As Your Long Beach Nonprofit Accountant, We’ll Save You Up To 40% in Admin Costs 

Through our nonprofit bookkeeping, audit representation, and CFO services, we’ll take care of your finances, so you can focus on your mission/programs.
Serving the greater Long Beach area’s 456,000 residents and over 20,000 businesses, spanning from Belmont Shore to Bixby Knolls, Downtown, and beyond for all of your Long Beach nonprofit accounting needs.
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CASE STUDY: How We Helped a Nonprofit Organization Grow from $40K to $2.2M

Are You Frustrated By…

  • Being off your mission and programs because you’re sidetracked by admin tasks
  • Never being able to catch up on your books
  • Looking like a fool in front of your board
  • Missing out on funding opportunities because of disorganized financials

We’re the Perfect Long Beach Nonprofit
Accountant
for You, If:

Your Books Are a Mess
Your Books Are a Mess
Does it feel like your books have turned into a dragon you can’t tame? If you’re feeling overwhelmed and you’re tired of inaccurate and incomplete records, we’re here to release the stress.
You Lost Your Bookkeeper
You Lost Your Bookkeeper
We remove your “key person risk” so you don’t have to start all over with someone new when retirement or other life changes occur. We’ll hop right in and even improve your financial systems.
You Are a New ED
You Are a New ED 
As a nonprofit Founder, Executive Director, or CEO, you probably have a vision of how things should run. We’ll take care of your books, so you can focus solely on your mission and programs. 

What Long Beach Nonprofit Accounting
Services
Do You Need?

What We Do
What DON’T We Do

We’ll handle your books, save up to 40% on your overhead ratio, and secure current and new funding

So you can focus on your programs.

Bookkeeping
Audit-Representation
CFO-Advisory

CPAs Who Have Mastered Accounting Services for Nonprofits

While most CPAs shy away from the confusing and complex nature of nonprofit accounting, we focus solely on it. After having worked with nonprofits with a budget of $1M+ for over 25 years, we understand how to do your accounting like few do. That’s why our clients love working with us.

We are a team of detail-oriented, can-do nonprofit accountants and CPAs who strongly value responsiveness, integrity, excellence, helpfulness, innovation, professionalism, and fun!

We look forward to working with you, so we can help you focus on your programs, reduce headaches, get more funding, produce perfect audits, and look amazing in front of your board, all the while reducing your admin costs.

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Trusted by Nonprofits

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“In addition to cutting costs for accounting, Daily Balance has been most responsive to our needs. ”

Nancy R
Nancy R.

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“Their ability to step in, respond quickly to needs, and offer cost-saving solutions has been an incredible asset.”

Evan Hawkins
Evan Hawkins FACCC

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“Daily Balance has moved us beyond a tiny little non-profit to a thriving business!”

Tina C
Tina C.

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“With Daily Balance, we’ve been able to spend 99% of our grants last year and achieve a level of financial health and compliance that we couldn’t reach before.”

Basir Azizi
Basir Azizi Mutual Assistance Network

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“Daily Balance's team of experts have a huge heart for non profits and the essential services they bring to enrich our communities.”

Debra Oto-Kent
Debra Oto-Kent Health Education Council

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“The knowledge that Daily Balance provides enables me to make better decisions in my business.”

Deborah C
Deborah C.

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“Using Daily Balance bookkeeping and tax services does not cost you; it saves you stress, time and money.”

David W
David W.

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“Syd and his team discuss solutions with us and provide solid options to consider as we are making business decisions.”

Tracey Schaal
Tracey Schaal Community Strong Strategies

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“Not being distracted by accounting issues, I can focus on increasing sales and market penetration.”

Gary W
Gary W.

Everything You Need for Financial Success:
Bookkeeper, Audit Advocate & CFO

Bookkeeper

Real-Time, Precise, & Audit-Ready Financials

Your dedicated accounting associate will gain a thorough understanding of your organization to ensure precise bookkeeping. Then we’ll:
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Audit Representation

Financial Audits Made Easy

We’ll represent you in your annual financial audit, answering ALL financial questions the auditor has on your behalf. We strive for zero audit adjustments, and in the rare case when they happen, we’ll handle them for you. We’ll:
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CFO Advisory

Unmatched Financial Expertise Tailored to Your Needs

In addition to your dedicated accounting associate, you’ll have access to our CPAs for ongoing guidance and proactive solutions to:
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What You Get When You Hire Us

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Accurate Cloud-Based Bookkeeping
Monthly Financial Reports
Monthly Financial Reports
Annual Audit Representation
Annual Audit Representation
Budgeting & Forecasting
Budgeting & Forecasting
Virtual CFO Advisory

Virtual CFO
Advisory

In Just 90 Days, You’ll Get:

We'll Integrate with Your Accounting Software

6 Reasons You’ll Want to Work With Us 

Accurate & Auditable

Accurate & Auditable

Non-profit accounting is difficult. In fact, many CPAs fail to even understand it, and most accountants steer clear of it. At Daily Balance, it’s all we do and quality-consistency is our specialty. Because of that, you can rest assured that your books will be accurate and auditable.
Quick & Responsive

Quick & Responsive

We are just as responsive as an in-house bookkeeper would be, but we go a step further. Because we know the non-profit industry so well, we’ll stay on top of it all so you can focus on people and your mission. We provide rapid communication through Microsoft Teams so it’s like we’re working right next to you. In most cases, you can expect a reply within seconds!
No Downtime

No Downtime

You’ll receive one point of contact, but you’ll also have access to our team so that there is never any down time. 

We internally cross-train so that even if your contact is out, you’ll always get the quick responses you deserve.

Our name says it all: Daily Balance. We serve our clients daily so they never have to worry about key person risk again.

Save Up to 40_

Save Up to 40%

By outsourcing your accounting department to Daily Balance, you can save up to 40% on your accounting costs, while getting better expertise, service, and value. 
In-housing a full-time data entry person, bookkeeper, and an accountant means you’ll have to pay their salaries, payroll taxes, benefits, 401-K contributions, insurance, paid time off, workman’s comp insurance, training and administration expenses, and overhead costs (space, equipment, etc).

By hiring us, you’ll simply pay a flat monthly fee, which is often already included in your program funding anyway.

Financial Audit Representation

Financial Audit Representation

As your advocate, we handle your annual financial audits and will answer ALL of the hundreds of questions the auditor will have on your behalf. You’ll be happy to know that you most likely won’t even need to be part of the process.

You can stop feeling anxious and rest assured because we’ll make sure there are no surprises when your audit comes around.

Increase Your Funding

Increase Your Funding

As a non-profit, the backbone of your organization is funding, and that only comes as a result of accurate and meticulous books.

You no longer have to endure missed grant opportunities because you fail to have all the financials in place.

Your funders will be so happy to receive your accurate and unquestionable financials, and so will your future funders, because as your CFO adviser, we’ll guide and advise you on how to diversify with new funding.

Plus, You’ll Be Able To…

Loved by Auditing Firms

“Because of Daily Balance’s efforts we are able to perform our audits, reviews and 990 tax filings with the highest level of efficiency.”

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Steven Nicolson
Independent Nonprofit Auditor

Steven Nicolson

Your World-Class Long Beach Nonprofit Accountant

On-Call 24/7/365

No Surprises Guarantee

Proactive CPAs

Value-Focused Accounting

30-Day No Fault Agreement

Cloud-Based & Real-Time

Meet Your Nonprofit Accounting Team

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Syd Highley

Managing Principal, CPA
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Amy Fryatt

Director of Operations
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Julie Asuncion

Accounting Manager
Norie Fabian

Norie Fabian

Bookkeeper
Tessa Joy De Vera

Tessa Joy De Vera

Bookkeeper
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Ilonah Vivas

Bookkeeper
Let Us Lighten Your Load

Let Us Lighten Your Load!

Book a call to discuss your nonprofit’s unique bookkeeping needs so we can provide you with actionable recommendations that will help you take control of your financials and make a bigger difference.

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Fixed Fee

No Surprises
Guarantee

We believe in full transparency and respect, which is why we offer a fixed fee for our nonprofit bookkeeping services – it’s often already included in your program funding anyway.

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Nonprofit Bookkeeping Resources

Nonprofit Accounting in Your Area & Beyond

Anaheim CA Nonprofit Accountant

360 N Pacific Coast Hwy
Suite 2000 Floor 3
El Segundo, CA 90245

G-Map

1 (213) 463-8484

Bakersfield Nonprofit Accountant

5630 District Blvd 102 Suite 202
Bakersfield, CA 93313

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1 (661) 218-1122

Boston Nonprofit Accountant

85 Merrimac St
#302
Boston, MA 02114

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1 (857) 678-1661

Chicago Nonprofit Accountant

111 N Canal St
ste 900 Floor 5 Room 7
Chicago, IL 60606

G-Map

1 (872) 253-6677

Eugene OR Nonprofit Accountant

Eugene, OR

 

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1 (213) 463-8484

Fresno CA Nonprofit Accountant

360 N Pacific Coast Hwy
Suite 2000 Floor 3
El Segundo, CA 90245

G-Map

1 (213) 463-8484

Houston Nonprofit Accountant

Houston, TX

 

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1 (346) 699-5533

Irvine CA Nonprofit Accountant

360 N Pacific Coast Hwy
Suite 2000 Floor 3
El Segundo, CA 9024

G-Map

1 (213) 463-8484

Long Beach CA Nonprofit Accountant

360 N Pacific Coast Hwy
Suite 2000 Floor 3
El Segundo, CA 90245

G-Map

1 (213) 463-8484

Los Angeles Nonprofit Accountant

360 N Pacific Coast Hwy Suite 2000 Floor 3
El Segundo, CA 90245

G-Map

1 (213) 463-8484

Minneapolis Nonprofit Accountant

Minneapolis, MN

 

G-Map

1 (763) 373-5599

New York City Nonprofit Accountant

20 Jay St
Floor 2 Suite 3
Brooklyn, NY 11201

G-Map

1 (646) 921-6606

Oakland CA Nonprofit Accountant

360 N Pacific Coast Hwy
Suite 2000 Floor 3
El Segundo, CA 90245

G-Map

1 (213) 463-8484

Philadelphia Nonprofit Accountant

Philadelphia, PA

 

G-Map

1 (267) 732-3355

Riverside CA Nonprofit Accountant

360 N Pacific Coast Hwy
Suite 2000 Floor 3
El Segundo, CA 90245

G-Map

1 (213) 463-8484

Sacramento Nonprofit Accountant

3835 N Freeway Blvd
Floor 1 Unit 11
Sacramento, CA 95834

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1 (916) 999-5955

Salem OR Nonprofit Accountant

Salem, OR

 

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1 (213) 463-8484

San Diego Nonprofit Accountant

550 W B St
3rd Floor
San Diego, CA 92101

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1 (619) 389-3344

San Francisco Nonprofit Accountant

1 Hallidie Plaza
Suite 404
San Francisco, CA 94102

G-Map

1 (415) 358-5353

San Jose Nonprofit Accountant

S Bascom Ave
#399-B
San Jose, CA 95128

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1 (669) 230-0440

Seattle Nonprofit Accountant

Seattle, WA

 

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1 (564) 234-4422

St. Louis Nonprofit Accountant

St. Louis, MO

 

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1 (314) 916-4411

Stockton CA Nonprofit Accountant

360 N Pacific Coast Hwy
Suite 2000 Floor 3
El Segundo, CA 9024

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1 (213) 463-8484

Washington DC Nonprofit Accountant

1140 3rd St NE
Floor 5 Room 7
Washington, DC 20002

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1 (771) 220-7155

Your Next Steps

Book a Free Consult
Book a call to discuss your nonprofit’s unique accounting needs. We’ll provide you with actionable recommendations that will help you take control of your financials and make a bigger difference.
CASE STUDY: How We Helped a Nonprofit Organization Grow from $40K to $2.2M
See how one nonprofit grew their organization and transitioned to a new executive director without a hitch with the help of our nonprofit accounting firm.

FAQs

What accounting standards do nonprofits in Long Beach need to follow?
Nonprofits in Long Beach must adhere to Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP). The Financial Accounting Standards Board’s (FASB) ASU 2016‑14 is particularly important; it simplifies net asset classifications and requires disclosures on liquidity and functional expenses.
Are nonprofit organizations in Long Beach exempt from business license taxes?
Yes—religious, charitable, educational, and philanthropic nonprofits can claim exemption from business license taxes in Long Beach. You must apply with an IRS tax-exempt letter and Secretary of State incorporation documents.
Is an audit required for nonprofits in Long Beach?
California requires audits based on revenue thresholds and charitable registration, typically, organizations with $2 million+ in revenue or under federal grants (OMB Circular A‑133/Uniform Guidance) must be audited.
What ongoing recordkeeping and financial reporting best practices are recommended?
Maintain granular records of gross receipts, deductible sales, taxable purchases, and fund balances. Separate by fund type, and prepare functional expense reports, liquidity disclosures, and direct method cash flow statements required under ASU 2016‑14.
What forms of governance are required for California nonprofits?
Most nonprofits in California are public benefit corporations (vs mutual-benefit or religious). They must operate for public or charitable purposes and cannot distribute profits or benefits to private individuals.
How can nonprofits track grant expenditures properly?
Track each grant using a separate fund or class in accounting software. Record allowable expenses against the grant budget, keep detailed documentation, and follow the grantor’s reporting timeline. Accurate tracking ensures compliance and improves the chances of securing future funding.
Why is cash flow management critical for nonprofits?
Nonprofits often rely on irregular funding, such as grants or seasonal donations. Managing cash flow ensures they can meet operational needs year-round. Cash flow forecasts and budgeting help avoid shortfalls and support informed financial decision-making.

1 Fun & 1 Interesting Fact About Long Beach

Long Beach’s historic charm shines through its most iconic landmark, the RMS Queen Mary, a retired British ocean liner turned floating hotel, known for its rich history and rumored hauntings that draw ghost-hunters and curious travelers alike. Complementing this maritime marvel is the Port of Long Beach, one of the world’s busiest seaports, anchoring the city’s global economic significance while fueling its dynamic, coastal identity.

Long Beach Nonprofit Accounting Resources

Nonprofit Accounting Firm Long Beach

360 N Pacific Coast Hwy
Suite 2000 Floor 3
El Segundo, CA 90245

(213) 463-8484

Accounting Society at Cal State Long Beach

ABSOC Office CBA-241
1250 N. BELLFLOWER BLVD.
LONG BEACH, CA 90840

(562) 985-4111

Long Beach Community Foundation

1 World Trade Center
8th Floor
Long Beach, CA 90831

(562) 435-9033

California Society of CPAs

500 Capitol Mall
Suite 1760
Sacramento, CA 95814

(800) 922-5272

California Society of Tax Consultants

PO Box 10
Manhattan Beach, CA 90267

 
(949) 715-4192

SoCal Grantmakers

1000 North Alameda Street
Suite 230
Los Angeles, CA 90012

(213) 680-8866

What is the California Society of CPAs?
The California Society of CPAs (CalCPA) is a professional organization representing over 45,000 certified public accountants in California. Established in 1909, CalCPA aims to enhance the integrity of the accounting profession by providing members with resources, education, and advocacy. The organization offers continuing professional education (CPE), networking opportunities, and technical support. CalCPA also engages in legislative efforts to influence policies affecting the accounting industry. It strives to maintain high ethical standards and promote the value of CPAs to the public and business community.
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What is the California Board of Accountancy (CBA)?
The California Board of Accountancy (CBA) is a state regulatory agency under the Department of Consumer Affairs. It oversees the licensing and regulation of Certified Public Accountants (CPAs) in California. Established to protect consumers, the CBA ensures that applicants meet rigorous educational and professional standards before granting CPA licenses. It enforces ethical conduct, investigates complaints, and takes disciplinary actions against violators. The CBA also sets continuing education requirements to maintain high professional standards, thereby safeguarding the integrity and competence of the accounting profession in the state.

Long Beach, CA Local Resources

Nonprofit Accountant Firm Long Beach

360 N Pacific Coast Hwy
Suite 2000 Floor 3
El Segundo, CA 90245

(213) 463-8484

Long Beach Chamber of Commerce

1 World Trade Center
Suite 101
Long Beach CA 90831

(562) 436-1251

Long Beach Office of Finance

411 W Ocean Blvd,
Long Beach, CA 90802

 
(562) 570-6048

Long Beach IRS Taxpayer Assistance Center

501 W Ocean Blvd
Long Beach, CA 90802

(844) 545-5640

Long Beach Police Department

400 W Broadway
Long Beach, CA 90802

(562) 570-7260

City of Long Beach

411 W. Ocean Blvd.
Long Beach, CA 90802

(562) 570-5000

Top Companies in Long Beach, CA

Scan Health Plan

PO BOX 22616
Long Beach, CA 90801-5616

 
1-800-559-3500

Epson

1 World Trade Center
Suite 101.
Long Beach CA 90831

(562) 436-1251

Pioneer

1925 E Dominguez St.
Long Beach, CA 90810

 
(800) 421-1404

United Pacific

3788 E Conant Street
Long Beach, California 90808

800-790-6988

Pacific Six

211 E. Ocean Blvd.
Suite 550
Long Beach, CA 90802

(562) 600-7226

California Resources Corporation (CRC)

1 World Trade Center
Suite 1500
Long Beach, CA 90831

(888) 848-4754

More About Nonprofit Accounting in Long Beach, California

Long Beach, California, is a vibrant coastal city of over 450,000 residents, making it the seventh most populous city in the state. Known for its diversity, Long Beach is home to a rich mix of cultures, with Hispanic, White, African American, and Asian communities contributing to its dynamic character. The median age is around 35, and the city boasts a blend of young professionals, families, and retirees.

Residents enjoy a laid-back beach lifestyle with access to urban amenities, a thriving arts scene, and year-round outdoor activities. Long Beach’s diverse neighborhoods, strong LGBTQ+ community, and emphasis on sustainability and innovation make it a welcoming and progressive place to live and work.

Nonprofit accounting in Long Beach, CA, plays a critical role in helping mission-driven organizations remain financially transparent, compliant, and sustainable. With a diverse nonprofit sector ranging from community health to education and the arts, local organizations require specialized accounting support tailored to their unique funding structures and reporting obligations.

Services typically include accurate bookkeeping, grant and fund accounting, budget forecasting, and preparation of IRS Form 990. Many nonprofits also rely on professional help to maintain compliance with federal and state regulations, including audits and internal controls. Whether newly established or well-rooted in the community, nonprofits in Long Beach benefit from accounting practices that support fiscal responsibility, strengthen donor confidence, and ensure resources are used effectively to advance their missions.

Daily Balance offers bookkeeping, audit representation, and CFO services for nonprofit organizations in the Long Beach area so they can focus on their mission/programs, rather than their financials. Our clients love our quick response time, fixed fees, and our proactive solutions.

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Daily Balance, in Long Beach, is near The Queen Mary which is close to Belmont Shore, Naples, Signal Hill Heights, and Dominguez. The Aquarium of the Pacific, Museum of Latin American Art, and Rancho Los Cerritos are also nearby.
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