Full Cost Accounting

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Join MNA to explore how to apply the principles of True Program Costing to your organization’s budget. Learn how to setup your accounting system to show a current representation of programming, revenues, expenses, and total all-in costs for each program, giving yourself a glimpse into true program sustainability.  This workshop will take overview the process, in detail, from start to finish, giving you all the tools you need to overhaul your financial systems. 

Learning Outcomes 

  • Participants will be able to explain the Full Cost Accounting approach for nonprofits 
  • Participants will be able to identify key components of their accounting system that need to be adjusted to accommodate a full cost accounting method 

Lead by Adam Jespersen

Adam joined the Montana Nonprofit Association in 2019 as its first Director of Innovation after more than a decade of progressive experience in nonprofit management, leadership, fundraising, and grant writing. Raised in rural Montana, Adam received his bachelor’s degree from Carroll College and his master’s in business administration from the University of Montana. Trained and experienced in Lean management and person-centered design, Adam is passionate about helping people, teams, and organizations across Montana find their stride in being more effective and impactful and has been recognized for his ability to dive headlong into finding solutions and for his cooperative and thoughtful leadership approach. Adam lives in Helena with his wife and two daughters and enjoys hiking, skiing, and all that Montana has to offer.

Course curriculum

  • 1

    Course Welcome

    • Welcome

  • 2

    Session Recording and Resources

    • Recording and Resources

    • Session Feedback