Strong ethical and fiduciary oversight by those charged with governance of a not-for-profit entity (NFP) is imperative to maintaining the public's trust. Strong ethical and fiduciary oversight by those charged with governance of a not-for-profit entity (NFP) is imperative to maintaining the public's trust. This course will provide an overview of the governance process for NFPs and will offer tools and suggestions for establishing policies and procedures to maintain a framework for good governance. Who Will Benefit CPAs, board members, and accounting professionals new to NFPs or in need of a refresher. Key Topics - Principles of good governance - Effective policies - Governing board structure - Components of financial oversight Learning Outcomes - Recall principles of good governance. - Recognize policies related to effective governance. - Recognize the structure of governing boards. - Recall the responsibilities of governing boards. - Identify critical components of financial oversight.