Public and Not for Profit Accounting

One of the characteristics unique to governmental and not-for-profit organizations is the inability to eliminate unprofitable activities. Clearly, in the case of these activities, you cannot use profitability to evaluate success.

• How is success determined in service programs that must be subsidized, and how does it differ between governmental organizations and nonprofit organizations?
• Identify a governmental and a not-for-profit program of this nature and then do the following:
  • Offer some background on each program.
  • Indicate how success is measured in these programs.
  • Review the posts of other students, and offer any suggestions you may have with regard to how the success is measured.

Use APA style in the body of your posting as well as in the reference section.

In your own words, post a substantive response to the Discussion Board question(s) and comment on other postings. Your response should address the DB question(s) and move the conversation forward. You will be graded on the quality of your postings, including mastery of the concept as well as critical thinking. If asked for your opinion, do not simply state that it is a good or bad idea; elaborate on your reasons and argument. Include enough detail to substantiate your thinking as well as your position on the questions or comments.