Please provide a few simple or broad topics that could be used for a paper related to non-profit or governmental organizations. Below is the material covered in the class. Include a brief description of each topic and explain why it would be a good choice for a paper.

Topic Outline 1. Overview of accounting and financial reporting for governmental and not-for- profit entities A. Distinguishing characteristics of governmental and not-for-profit entities B. Sources of financial reporting standards C. Objectives of financial reporting 1I. State and Local Governments A. Activities of government B. Financial reporting model C. Fund reporting D. Budgeting E. Dual-track accounting approach F. Capital assets and capital projects III. Accountability for public funds A. Analysis of governmental financial performance B. Auditing of governmental and not-for-profit organizations C. Tax credits IV. Not-for-Profit organizations A. Distinguish governmental versus non-governmental not-for-profit organizations B. Financial reporting model C. Regulatory, taxation, and performance issues V. Federal government A. Financial management structure B. Financial reporting model