Not-for-Profit Accounting That Eases Your Stress
Accounting for nonprofits can be far more complex than other types of accounting. At Bigleaf Accounting, that’s all I do. I assist nonprofits that serve the public, as well as organizations that depend heavily on donor contributions.
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As Bigleaf Accounting's founder, I help not-for-profit organizations become more efficient and financially sound. I have 20+ years of experience working with staff to ensure accurate and appropriate bookkeeping, providing guidance as well as training.
While some people get stressed when they handle money, I’ve always loved to dive into mathematical problems and figure out more efficient ways to get things done. I love teaching people and empowering them to be successful.
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My clients benefit from my professional and collaborative approach, extensive experience working with all sorts of clients, and absolute dedication to helping clients achieve their goals.
Charitable Organizations I Serve
EDUCATION
Support for students, teachers, and parents
Scholarship and financial aid
Services & support
Childhood & adult services
School reform and other support
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HUMAN SERVICES
Children’s and families
Food banks & distribution
Social services
Youth development, shelter, and crisis
Homeless services
Multipurpose human services
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HEALTH CARE
Disease Prevention
Disease & Disorders
Medical Research
Patient & Family Support
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ENVIRONMENT
Parks & Nature Areas
Conservation & Protection
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ANIMALS
Fishing and Hunting
Pet and animal welfare
Wildlife conservation
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About Bigleaf Accouting
Bigleaf Accounting’s founder, David S. Chapman, CPA, has over 20 years of accounting experience, specializing in assisting not-for-profits within all areas.
I started Bigleaf Accounting because I have a passion for helping people. I specialize in accounting for nonprofits because they share my mission to help others. As a certified public accountant, I provide the best accounting and finance assistance so you can accomplish their goals.
You’ll get maximum value from your investment, because I tailor my services to your specific needs, goals, and culture. I work collaboratively with managers, boards, and financial teams to make sure they understand the organization’s financial issues. (I’ve served in all these roles myself, so I understand the way they think.) Then I apply change management to help automate accounting and finance functions.
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What you’ll get from working with me:
More accuracy and increased efficiency throughout your organization.
Services
Audits
Works with organizations and their auditors to accomplish the audit, review, or compilation engagement performed by a separate independent accounting firm.
Budgeting
Works with management and boards of directors to set their financial goals into a workable budget. Organizations that budget have a much stronger sense of how their organizations are performing.
Contract Controller / CFO
Helps organizations realize their mission by using a collaborative and servant leadership approach.
Business Office Processes
David believes in continual improvement and education for every individual to be fulfilled and empowered. I want everyone in finance to realize their work has meaning and purpose.
Grant Support
Different foundations and government agencies ask for specific financial information on their grant applications. David helps interpret and gather the appropriate information for submission.
