Accountants for the Public Interest - API

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Definition of 'Accountants for the Public Interest - API'

An organization whose volunteer accountants provide free services to nonprofit organizations, charities and other groups that would otherwise be unable to afford it. In addition to providing these services, the Accountants for the Public Interest provide guidance to small businesses on how to navigate accounting principles.
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Investopedia explains 'Accountants for the Public Interest - API'

One of the publications created by the API is "What a Difference Preparation Makes: A Guide to the Nonprofit Audit", a reference on various accounting topics that nonprofit organizations should be familiar with and how to prepare for an audit.

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  3. 12 Things You Need To Know About Financial Statements

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  4. Tax Court: Your Last Resort

    Appealing an unfavorable or unfair tax ruling may be your last chance to save your finances.

  5. How To Appeal Your IRS Audit

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  6. Navigating Government And Nonprofit Financial Statements

    Learn how to trace where your tax dollars and charitable donations are going.

  7. An Inside Look At Internal Auditors

    Find out why these number crunchers are part of every chief officer's dream team.

  8. Pay Attention To The Proxy Statement

    Don't overlook this overview of a company's well-being.

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  10. Top 4 Most Competitive Financial Careers

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