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I am planning to do accounting work for small not-for-profit as contractor.  Could you recommend what software I should use?

Answer
Start with Excel until you know what you are dealing with.

For most small organizations Quickbooks will do fine.

The other suggestion is once you know what you have, call a similar sized nonprofit and talk with their CFO, Controller type and ask them.

Good luck

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Ed McFarland

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Over 20 years of experience as a CFO, Controller and now Consultant to small businesses. Dealt with 401k, 403b, deferred comp plans, key man issues, disablity, business continuation plans, HSA plans and other benefit issues.

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Management experience in Financial Services, Manufacturing, Media, Logistics. Taught graduate and undergraduate business courses.

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MBA

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