This!

Mamie

On Tue, Jul 12, 2022 at 2:28 PM Rich Boulet <[log in to unmask]> wrote:

> Lesley -
>
> IMO If you already have a CPA who provides you with a year-end audit,
> review or compilation, they are accurately filing your IRS 990, and you are
> happy with their work, you do not need an accountant / CPA / etc. who
> specializes in nonprofit accounting.  If you don't at least do an annual
> compilation to bring your books in line with GAAP, I think it's a good idea
> to hire a CPA who is comfortable working with nonprofits. I think you can
> rely on a CPA to determine if they are qualified to help you.
>
> Having said the above, I think it is reasonable for a board to determine
> the level of outside accounting that they prefer.  This is probably one of
> those cases when the board decides and the Library Director advises.
>
> -Rich Boulet
> Blue Hill Public Library
>
> On Tue, Jul 12, 2022 at 2:12 PM Lesley Unger-Mochrie <
> [log in to unmask]> wrote:
>
> > Hello all,
> >
> > I have one of my Board members insisting that we need a specialized
> > non-profit accountant. Does any other library use that type of
> accountant?
> >
> > Thank you for answering - off list preferred.
> >
> > Best wishes,
> >
> > Lesley Unger
> > Library Director
> > Springvale Public Library
> > 443 Main St
> > Springvale ME  04083
> > wk: 207-324-4624
> > Cell: 603-866-4164
> > she/her
> >
>


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