Lifeboat Accounting, PLLC

Lifeboat Accounting, PLLC Lifeboat Accounting offers online accounting courses, staff and board training, 990 Preparation, bookkeeping and Fractional CFO services for nonprofits.

Located in central NH/VT.

Join us in June as we kick off Lifeboat Accounting, PLLC's continuing education series! Make sure you're on our mailing ...
04/15/2026

Join us in June as we kick off Lifeboat Accounting, PLLC's continuing education series! Make sure you're on our mailing list for the upcoming offerings!

We're excited to host Joshua Sattely of My Nonprofit Attorney for a conversation about fiscal sponsorships.

June 1st, 11am est, on zoom.

This is a hot topic right now as nonprofits change and shift amid funding changes and resource constraints. Is fiscal sponsorship right for your mission? Is your nonprofit considering becoming a fiscal sponsor? Come listen to the combined thoughts of a Nonprofit Attorney and CPA as we help navigate a roundtable for nonprofit organizations.

About Josh:
https://lnkd.in/ecd92wHk
Since completing his legal studies in 2009, Josh has worked with hundreds of nonprofits of all different shapes and sizes. Josh believes all social good initiatives deserve expert and affordable access to the legal services they need to not only survive but thrive. My Nonprofit Attorney was launched in 2026 to pursue this ideal.
Prior to My Nonprofit Attorney, he co-founded Social Impact Commons, the nation’s first field and capacity builder for nonprofit fiscal sponsors where he continues to serve as their Legal Resources Steward and General Counsel. Before that, he headed up the NH Community Loan Fund’s child care and nonprofit lending program after serving as legal counsel at the fiscal sponsor and nonprofit center operator TSNE in Boston, MA for nearly 10 years. Josh earned his Juris Doctor at Vermont Law School and LLM in Commerce and Technology at the University of New Hampshire School of Law. Josh is a member of the NH and MA Bars and lives with his family in New London, NH.

About Amity:
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Amity is a licensed CPA in New Hampshire and Vermont. She has reported to boards, served on boards, audited nonprofits in public accounting, and been audited as a Finance Director. She provides trainings and education on a regular basis. She has published books, written online courses, and has been a guest speaker at colleges, economic development associations, makerspaces, and various programs.

She was the tax manager at one of the largest non-profit groups in New England ensuring non-profit compliance for dozens of entities. She also holds an EMBA in Strategic Leadership and the AICPA Nonprofit Certificate. She is now the Captain at Lifeboat Accounting, an accounting firm that only serves nonprofits.

03/03/2026

Only 4 spots remain in our most popular course and I haven't even posted it yet:

Nonprofit Accounting Deep-Dive: A special 4-hour QBO session covering:

Grant Accounting: Properly track and manage grant funds
Deferred Revenue: Understand when to recognize revenue
Functional Expenses: Allocate costs correctly
Nonprofit-Specific Strategies: Compliance and best practices, internal controls

Weds March 11th, 1-5pm EST
Cost: $100
To register: [email protected]

01/10/2026

Last call for registrations!

📆Date: Tuesday January 13th | 10 AM - 11 AM EST
📍Live at Zoom
👩‍🏫Facilitator: Amity Ollis, CPA & Captain of Lifeboat Accounting PLLC

Cost: FREE!
Register: email [email protected] with subject line "Financial Sponsorships Webinar"

Also January: 10-week Bookkeeping Class
Managing your organization finances doesn’t have to be a struggle. Whether you’re handling accounts directly or supporting your team, this 10-week course will give you the knowledge and tools to manage bookkeeping with clarity and confidence.

Designed for small businesses and nonprofits, this structured, hands-on course covers essential QuickBooks Online principles, helping you keep finances organized and make informed decisions.

📆Start Date: Tuesdays January 13th-March 17th | 11 AM - 12 PM EST
📍Live at Zoom
👩‍🏫Facilitator: Amity Ollis, CPA & Captain of Lifeboat Accounting PLLC

What You’ll Learn (Week by Week)
✅Week 1: Introduction to Bookkeeping
✅Week 2: Chart of Accounts
✅Week 3: Introduction to Accounting and Recording Transactions
✅Week 4: Accounts Receivable and Accounts Payable
✅Week 5: Bank Reconciliations
✅Week 6: Payroll and Paying Contractors
✅Week 7: Financial Statements
✅Week 8: Budgeting and Forecasting
✅Week 9: Taxes and Entity types
✅Week 10: Wrap-up

Cost: $250
Register: email [email protected] with subject line "Bookkeeping Class"

01/03/2026

Two upcoming training opportunities

January: Fiscal Sponsorships Webinar
- what you need to know before saying yes
Join us for a conversation and accounting talk about the thing you're all asking to do for others: fiscal sponsorships! There's lots that you need to know and plan for before jumping aboard the fiscal sponsor-ship (bad pun).

📆Date: Tuesday January 13th | 10 AM - 11 AM EST
📍Live at Zoom
👩‍🏫Facilitator: Amity Ollis, CPA & Captain of Lifeboat Accounting PLLC

Cost: FREE!
Register: email [email protected] with subject line "Financial Sponsorships Webinar"

Also January: 10-week Bookkeeping Class
Managing your organization finances doesn’t have to be a struggle. Whether you’re handling accounts directly or supporting your team, this 10-week course will give you the knowledge and tools to manage bookkeeping with clarity and confidence.

Designed for small businesses and nonprofits, this structured, hands-on course covers essential QuickBooks Online principles, helping you keep finances organized and make informed decisions.

📆Start Date: Tuesdays January 13th-March 17th | 11 AM - 12 PM EST
📍Live at Zoom
👩‍🏫Facilitator: Amity Ollis, CPA & Captain of Lifeboat Accounting PLLC

What You’ll Learn (Week by Week)
✅Week 1: Introduction to Bookkeeping
✅Week 2: Chart of Accounts
✅Week 3: Introduction to Accounting and Recording Transactions
✅Week 4: Accounts Receivable and Accounts Payable
✅Week 5: Bank Reconciliations
✅Week 6: Payroll and Paying Contractors
✅Week 7: Financial Statements
✅Week 8: Budgeting and Forecasting
✅Week 9: Taxes and Entity types
✅Week 10: Wrap-up

Cost: $250
Register: email [email protected] with subject line "Bookkeeping Class"

12/13/2025

January: Fiscal Sponsorships Webinar
- what you need to know before saying yes
Join us for a conversation and accounting talk about the thing you're all asking to do for others: fiscal sponsorships! There's lots that you need to know and plan for before jumping aboard the fiscal sponsor-ship (bad pun).

📆Date: Tuesday January 13th | 10 AM - 11 AM EST
📍Live at Zoom
👩‍🏫Facilitator: Amity Ollis, CPA & Captain of Lifeboat Accounting PLLC

Cost: FREE!
Register: email [email protected] with subject line "Financial Sponsorships Webinar"

Also January: 10-week Bookkeeping Class
Managing your organization finances doesn’t have to be a struggle .Whether you’re handling accounts directly or supporting your team, this 10-week course will give you the knowledge and tools to manage bookkeeping with clarity and confidence.

Designed for small businesses and nonprofits, this structured, hands-on course covers essential QuickBooks Online principles, helping you keep finances organized and make informed decisions.

📆Start Date: Tuesdays January 13th-March 17th | 11 AM - 12 PM EST
📍Live at Zoom
👩‍🏫Facilitator: Amity Ollis, CPA & Captain of Lifeboat Accounting PLLC

What You’ll Learn (Week by Week)
✅Week 1: Introduction to Bookkeeping
✅Week 2: Chart of Accounts
✅Week 3: Introduction to Accounting and Recording Transactions
✅Week 4: Accounts Receivable and Accounts Payable
✅Week 5: Bank Reconciliations
✅Week 6: Payroll and Paying Contractors
✅Week 7: Financial Statements
✅Week 8: Budgeting and Forecasting
✅Week 9: Taxes and Entity types
✅Week 10: Wrap-up

Cost: $250
Register: email [email protected] with subject line "Bookkeeping Class"

11/30/2025

Are you registered for Friday's summit?

What We’ll Cover
10:00–10:30 – Networking & Introductions
Start the day by connecting with peers from across the sector.

10:30–11:00 – State of the Nonprofit Sector (Amity)
What’s changing, what’s working, and what’s next for nonprofits in today’s climate.

11:00–11:30 – Key Performance Indicators for Nonprofits (Amity)
Which KPIs actually matter — and how to use them for better decision-making.

11:45–12:45 – How to Read IRS Form 990 & Tell Your Financial Story (Amity & Stripe)
Compliance meets storytelling: make your numbers work for you, not against you.

12:45–1:45 – Lunch Break
1:45–2:45 – Internal Controls for Nonprofit Organizations (Amity)
Protecting your organization from errors, fraud, and financial chaos.

2:45–3:00 – Break
3:00–4:00 – Roundtable: Strategic Planning & Budgeting in Uncertain Times
An open discussion on leading nonprofits through volatility and change.

11/12/2025

Nonprofits are being asked to do more with less — and we’re here to help you navigate the storm.

Join us for the Lifeboat Accounting Winter Summit 2025: Navigating Nonprofit Challenges — a half-day virtual event designed to bring clarity, strategy, and real-world tools to nonprofit leaders, board members, and staff.

📅 Friday, December 5th
💻 Online via Zoom
🎟️ Free for clients | $50 for others

Expect actionable sessions on:
• Sector Insights
• Meaningful KPIs
• 990 Mastery
• Strong Controls
• Strategic Clarity
• Peer Connections

Set your course for a stronger 2025.
👉 Register now at lifeboataccounting.com/summit

10/22/2025

Join us for a day for nonprofits. Check out the agenda at Lifeboataccounting.com

08/14/2025

Last call! Friday is our 4 hour zoom class deep dive of nonprofit accounting form 10am to 2pm est time. Cost is $50

08/12/2025

Doing what makes you sail...

Creating an accounting firm was a complete accident. In 2019, I was presenting at a lot of board meetings and at conferences. How did it all happen? One board member would approach me after a meeting and say they are on the board of another nonprofit and they felt like they needed help and were drowning.

Hence the name Lifeboat. Do you need a raft? A boat? Or a whole cruise ship?

I started in 2019 thinking it would just be a temp thing while I recovered from Corporate burnout. It's now 2025 and have never run out of work. In fact, I need a bigger crew and boat. A year ago we had over 100 orgs on our wait list for help. Do you love nonprofits? Do accruals and functional expense classifications excite you? Do you want to do something that helps orgs around the globe make the world a better place? Flexible hours, bad nautical themed puns, really cool missions. No work day is ever the same.

If you'd like to come aboard, let's chat!

Address

Main Street
Springfield, NH
03284

Opening Hours

Monday 9am - 5pm
Tuesday 9am - 5pm
Wednesday 9am - 5pm
Thursday 9am - 5pm

Telephone

+16033048676

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