Not-For-Profit


Not-For-Profit (NFP) organizations face challenges that are unique to their sector of the economy. Barnes Dennig has invested heavily in this arena, currently serving more than 140 regional not-for-profit and tax exempt clients. These entities run the gamut in size, mission and scope of services. Our NFP team members have extensive experience working with:

  • Cultural Arts Organizations
  • Foundations
  • Health Care Organizations
  • HUD-Funded Entities
  • Membership Organizations
  • Mental Health Agencies
  • Religious Organizations
  • Social Service Organizations

Our NFP Client Service Team adheres to stringent continuing education standards, and has a depth of expertise that virtually eliminates the traditional "learning curve" for new clients. The Barnes Dennig NFP team provides expertise in the areas of assurance, compliance with OMB Circulars, tax compliance, performance improvement and corporate governance. Our NFP specific services include:

  • Financial Audits
  • OMB Circular A-133 Audits
  • Agreed Upon Procedures
  • Cost Report Engagements for:
    • Ohio Title IV-E
    • Ohio Department of Mental Health
    • Ohio Department of Alcohol and Drug
  • Accounting and Financial Services
  • Tax Planning and Compliance
  • HUD Cost Certifications
  • Operational Reviews
  • Implementation of governance best practices resulting from Sarbanes-Oxley
  • Establishing Financial Controls and Reporting Systems
  • Understand and Implement New Accounting Standards
  • Mission-Based Strategic Planning and Board Development, from Partners in Change, LLC

Barnes Dennig goes beyond helping our clients manage the complexities of the numbers. Recognizing the importance that accountability plays in all not-for-profit areas, we therefore craft solutions that are sensitive to these requirements.

To provide an exceptional level of client service to our not-for-profit clients, we have invested in a number of programs that provide additional value. Among these items are:

  • The Not-For-Profit Roundtable Series  – Forums that enable participants to network and discuss common challenges and opportunities.
  • Not-For-Profit Compensation Study – Information to help keep our not-for-profit clients up-to-date on pay scales by position, compensation strategies, local benchmarks, and recent trends in the industry.
  • NonProfit Insights Newsletter – An insightful newsletter published four times a year and dedicated to keeping our not-for-profit clients up-to-date on recent trends.



Richard L. Batterberry, CPA
Director, Not-For-Profit Client Service Team
Email
513.241.8313

“The character of a community can often be judged by its not-for-profits because they tend to embody our values. I am very proud of the relationship our firm has developed with these very important organizations.”