In 2013, the Tampa Bay Times published a series of four articles uncovering some of the worst
Question:
In 2013, the Tampa Bay Times published a series of four articles uncovering some of the worst charities in America. Read the articles (www.tampabay.com/topics/ specials/worst-charities.page) and answer the following questions.
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a. What performance measurements did the Tampa Bay Times use to determine which charities were the worst? Do you believe these measurements were the right ones to use? If so, explain why you agree; if not, suggest other measures and explain why you think they are more relevant.
b. There are several other websites that provide information about the performance of charities. For each of the following, identify what performance measures are used.
(1) Charity Navigator (www.charitynavigator.org)
(2) CharityWatch (www.charitywatch.org)
(3) Guidestar (www.guidestar.org)
(4) Better Business Bureau Wise Giving Alliance (www.bbb.org/us/charity/)
Step by Step Answer:
Accounting for Governmental and Nonprofit Entities
ISBN: 978-1259917059
18th edition
Authors: Jacqueline L. Reck, James E. Rooks, Suzanne Lowensohn, Daniel Neely