Accounting System
Barka Foundation
Accounting System
Project details
What we need
- Analysis of accounting needs and assessment of current accounting practices
- Recommendations for process improvements and report generation
- Recommendations for appropriate bookkeeping software and related costs (if necessary)
- Implementation of chosen bookkeeping software (if necessary)
- Training on data input and essential reports to generate
What we have in place
WHAT WE HAVE IN PLACE:
We currently are keeping records using a spreadsheet. We have a pro bona accountant doing our annual IRS 990 return as well as providing an annual audit of our financials. We have a part time book keeper in Africa who only handles Burkina accounts and projects. We are looking to assimilate all of our financial matters into a seamless system that will reflect both our stateside and foreign financials. We currently operate using multiple currencies so consolidations of accounts will necessarily require the melding of the various currencies.
How this will help
This project will save us $6,779 , allowing us to provide sustainable water 1500 villagers living in Africa.
We are a growing organization looking to expand and maintain our accounting integrity. We are a 501(c)(3) tax exempt organization and a professional appearance is essential for us to maintain our growth and attract donors. We operate within the United States, however our programs are implemented in Western Africa. We need to have a system in place that will reconcile our various jurisdictional expenditures and operations and provide for an overall seamless integration of all our operations.
Project plan
Our mission
The BARKA Foundation is a small and rapidly growing non profit charitable organization that is based in the US and Burkina Faso, West Africa. Our work is focused on WASH (Water, Sanitation & Hygiene), women's empowerment, sustainable agriculture and reciprocity between the indigenous culture of Burkina and postmodern culture of the US. We are affiliated with the United Nations and have Special Consultative Status with the Economic and Social Affairs division of the UN.
What we do
Current Projects include:
Drilling wells, constructing gender-specific composting latrines and providing hygiene education including ebola prevention to 5 rural villages (30,000 people) in Burkina Faso, one of the poorest countries on the planet;
Social Arts Program of hygiene sensitization to raise awareness through theatre and the cultural arts;
Photo exchange between high schools in Massachusetts and Fada N'Gourma;
Installing internet services in 3 high schools in Fada N'Gourma, Burkina Faso
