As the recommended software for club treasurers, Aplos will assist the organization’s clubs in maintaining their tax-exempt status with preparation and submission of Form 990, a required annual IRS informational return. In addition, treasurers will use the web-based fund accounting software to track finances by funds, share access with club officers, and securely transition accounting records between treasurers.

Kiwanis clubs will utilize the Aplos suite of web-based nonprofit software products, Aplos e-File, Accounting, and Donations. Fund accounting is a crucial element for nonprofits like Kiwanis to correctly track dedicated funds. With Aplos Donations, clubs can also accept and track online donations.

If a club fails to file a Form 990-N three years in a row, they automatically lose their tax-exempt status. To prevent this from occurring, the headquarters for Kiwanis International will utilize Aplos Oversight to monitor the e-file status of clubs to help clubs maintain their tax-exempt status.

As a cloud-based software, users can access Aplos online from any location with an Internet connection, have multiple users with role-based permissions, and automatically back up data online. Kiwanis clubs change treasurers regularly and need to share auditing access with external accountants, so the web-based platform allows the clubs to securely share access without software downloads or moving data. Kiwanis clubs can register for Aplos Accounting at www.aplos.com/partners/kiwanis.