National Expertise on the Local Level

HeinfeldMeech is a recognized national and local leader in the non-profit accounting industry. Our partners and managers are frequently called upon by industry organizations such as the American Institute of Certified Public Accountants, Arizona Society of Certified Public Accountants and Alliance of Arizona Nonprofits to provide presentations or serve on committees. HeinfeldMeech also has membership access to the Not-for-Profit Section of the American Institute of Certified Public Accountants (AICPA), which provides its members with best practices, guidelines, and tools to better serve their clients.  

Our Practice in Non-Profit 501(c) Organizations

Our client roster has included a variety of different non-profits with specific audit requirements including community service organizations, foundations, schools, museums, housing shelters, behavioral healthcare centers, and membership organizations. Our range of services provided to the non-profit sector includes:

Financial statement audits Business operations reviews
Financial grant compliance audits Accounting procedure reviews
Financial statement reviews On-site staff trainings
Agreed-upon procedures Operational reviews
Tax return (Form 990) preparation Desk procedure manuals

Committed to Delivering Best Practices

At HeinfeldMeech, we are dedicated to offering top-tier services to nonprofits by providing critical solutions and best practices throughout the year.  We regularly publish original articles on accounting and management topics relevant to nonprofit organizations. Below is a selection of our recent publications and more are available on our resources page. To stay updated on new articles, consider subscribing to our mailing list.

Turning the Calendar to 2026: Key Payroll Updates Every Employer Needs to Know

Strong Foundations: Key Procedures for Effective Grants Management

Designing and Maintaining Effective Documented Procedures

The Dark Side of AI

Setting Nonprofit Executive Compensation

Single Audit Threshold Changes

The Art of Expense Allocation: Crafting an Accurate Statement of Functional Expenses

The Evolution of Volunteerism

How to Write an Effective Corrective Action Plan

The Benefits of Establishing and Communicating Written Policies and Procedures for Non-Profit Organizations

When Gifts and Gratuities Cross the Line

Information Technology Controls for Non-Profit Organizations

DIY Audits for Nonprofits

Form 990 Basics – An Overview of the Required Information

Information Technology Controls for Non-Profit Organizations

Whistleblower Policies: Detect Fraud and Promote Integrity

Useful Ratios for Liquidity Analysis for Nonprofits

SEFA 101

Preventing Fraud in the Era of Remote Work

Control Implementation for Growing Non-Profit Organizations

Ways to Help Detect and Prevent Fraud in Non-Profit Organizations

Ransomware and the Increase of Cybersecurity Threats

Is This Contribution Conditional?

Developing a Conflict of Interest Policy

Managing Operating Reserves