5 Questions
Which of the following is not considered a not-for-profit organization (NPO)?
Private corporations
What type of financial statements do not-for-profit organizations (NPOs) prepare?
Financial statements in various forms and contents
What is the primary objective of a not-for-profit organization (NPO)?
Providing resources to a target audience
Which of the following is an example of a not-for-profit organization (NPO) in the Philippines?
Philippine Institute of Certified Public Accountants (PICPA)
What is the main difference between not-for-profit organizations (NPOs) and government units?
Target audience served
Study Notes
Not-for-Profit Organizations (NPOs)
- A business corporation is not considered a not-for-profit organization (NPO)
- NPOs prepare Statement of Activities and Statement of Financial Position, which are different from for-profit financial statements
- The primary objective of an NPO is to achieve a social mission, rather than to maximize profits
- Examples of NPOs in the Philippines include hospitals, universities, and charitable organizations
- The main difference between NPOs and government units is that NPOs are private organizations, while government units are public entities with the power to tax and exercise sovereign authority
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