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Fund Accounting for Nonprofits & Charities

The Charity CFO

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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The Complete Guide to Nonprofit Accounting Careers

The Charity CFO

For accountants, this means the profit-generating strategies and investment ideas you bring to the table are still applicable and can make a massive impact. One key differentiator is that what is recorded following GAAP is what will show up on the audit and may not show up on the IRS tax form, Federal Form 990.

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Best Practices from the CFO Suite

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Security and Audit ?—?NetSuite NetSuite role-based permission can be very granular and includes audit trails illustrating who made field level changes including before and after data element changes. Accounting ?—?Nearly Example accounting firms include Attivo Partners and Keating Consulting. Application Access? —?NetSuite

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Nonprofit Accounting Basics for Founders, Board Members & Executives

The Charity CFO

Accrual accounting is required by Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP), which means that you’ll need accrual-based reports to complete a nonprofit audit. Accrual accounting is the preferred method for any organization that needs to be audited or anticipates significant growth.