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Financial Reports to Share with Nonprofit Board

The Charity CFO

Being transparent in your nonprofit accounting helps build trust in your organization. But what financial reports are most important to build that trust through transparency with your board of directors? For-profit businesses also call the statement of financial position a balance sheet, and many nonprofits do the same.

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The Relationship Between a Fractional CFO and Your Public Accounting Firm

Beacon CFO Plus

How to Divide Responsibilities and Prioritize Communication The relationship between a fractional or outsourced Chief Financial Officer (CFO) and your company’s public accounting firm should be collaborative, clear, and well-defined. This ensures your company’s financial and accounting needs are met effectively.

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What to Look for in a Nonprofit Accounting Partner

The Charity CFO

It’s important to do your due diligence when looking for an accounting partner. Nonprofit accounting has several major differences from for-profit accounting. An accounting firm that specializes in nonprofit accounting knows the legal and tax limitations of a nonprofit organization. Contact us today !

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Breaking Down the FP&A Function of the CFO Suite

BlueLight

Traditionally, the chief financial officer (CFO) is responsible for tracking the company’s past and present financial situation and ensuring on-time and accurate financial reporting. Today, the CFO is expected to inform strategic decisions that drive the success of the company.

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Use Technology to Simplify Nonprofit Bookkeeping

The Charity CFO

The Importance of Efficient and Accurate Bookkeeping Just like for-profit businesses, nonprofit organizations need to have an efficient and accurate accounting system. Learn More About Nonprofit Accounting Technology Diving into the world of nonprofit accounting software can feel like information overload. Get the free guide!

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7 Questions to Ask a Nonprofit Accountant

The Charity CFO

You want to know your accountant can help you figure out what needs to be done to stay in compliance as a nonprofit. How Do You Approach Financial Reporting for Nonprofits? Accurate financial reporting is essential to a nonprofit’s success. Do You Struggle to Make Sense of Your Financial Statements?

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Best Practices from the CFO Suite

BlueLight

The financial implication of these decision is critical and the CFO is the executive helping the CEO navigate these decisions. Historically, the CFO role was focused on backward looking information: ensuring on-time and accurate financial reporting. The CFO suite doesn’t want to be the “department of No.”

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