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  • Depreciable property

    Depreciable property is a type of capital property, usually used to earn income from a business or property. It is property that is expected to decline in value, or be used over a number of years, such as vehicles, machinery, etc. The cost of this property can be "depreciated" (or "amortized") over...

  • Resources

    A charity’s resources include all its financial assets, staff, volunteers, directors, premises, and equipment.

  • Advantage

    An advantage is the total fair market value of all property, services, compensation, or other benefits that a donor receives or is entitled to receive in return for making a gift. The benefits may be contingent or receivable in the future, by either the donor or any person or partnership not...

  • Non-profit organization

    A non-profit organization is an association, club, or society that is operated exclusively for social welfare, civic improvement, pleasure, recreation, or any other purpose except profit. It is not a charity. No part of the organization's income can be payable to or available for the personal...

  • Donee

    A donee is the recipient of a gift. See also "qualfied donee" and "eligible donee".

  • Source document

    A source document is an original document that records and reflects a transaction between parties. Source documents that support the information in the governance documents and financial information include: e-mails and handwritten memos, supplier invoices, expense reports and receipts, paid...

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