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Number Of Corporate Accounting Errors Unexpectedly Climbs

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For many, the mistakes were discovered when corporate finance teams were changing accounting paperwork to comply with the new U.S. tax law and revenue accounting rules. Camping World Holdings, for example, had to file a restatement after it incorrectly recorded a deferred tax asset related to its acquisition of a 41.7

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Fund Accounting for Nonprofits & Charities

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If you’re looking for info on fund accounting in government here is a great resource for you. Both Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP) and Financial Accounting Standards Board (FASB) 116/117 require at least a minimum level of fund reporting, so you’ll need it in order to pass an audit.

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Nonprofit Accounting Basics for Founders, Board Members & Executives

The Charity CFO

And then, there are a series of reports and financial statements you’ll use to communicate the financial reality of your organization to potential donors, the IRS, watchdog agencies, and other stakeholders. The basic accounting principles for nonprofit organizations are the same as accounting for for-profit companies. .