Reporting and Disclosure Obligations in Non-Profit Organizations: Strengthening Transparency and Accountability
Author: Dr. Anna Neya Kazanskaia
Publisher: NEYA Global Publishing
Article | NEYA Global Journal of Non-Profit Studies
Year: 2025
ORCID: https://orcid.org/0009-0009-5669-1676
DOI: https://doi.org/10.64357/neya-gjnps-lg-fr-ens-06
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About the Article
Reporting and disclosure obligations are central to non-profit governance, ensuring transparency in financial management and programmatic performance. This article examines reporting practices across jurisdictions such as the United States, United Kingdom, India, Kenya, and South Africa, highlighting annual reporting, financial transparency, public disclosure, and audits. It offers practical strategies for resource-constrained organizations, including simplified accounting, digital tools, and peer-based audits, demonstrating how effective reporting strengthens trust, governance, and organizational sustainability.
Key Topics
- Non-profit accountability
- Financial transparency
- Annual reporting
- Audits
- Disclosure obligations
- Governance
Suggested Citation
Kazanskaia, A. N. (2025). Reporting and Disclosure Obligations in Non-Profit Organizations: Strengthening Transparency and Accountability. NEYA Global Journal of Non-Profit Studies. Neya Global Publishing. https://doi.org/10.64357/neya-gjnps-lg-fr-ens-06
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