The Charity CFO

APRIL 5, 2022

Furthermore, accrual accounting is required by Generally Accepted Accounting Principles ( GAAP ) because it gives you a more accurate picture of your organization’s fiscal situation and allows for easier side-by-side comparison with financial statements of other organizations. Common accrual accounts include: .

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The Charity CFO

JANUARY 17, 2022

The basic accounting principles for nonprofit organizations are the same as accounting for for-profit companies. . So let’s start with the basics, and later we’ll dig into some of the things that make nonprofit accounting unique. . The #1 accounting mistake that nonprofits make is hiring the wrong people to help them.

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The Charity CFO

FEBRUARY 25, 2022

For that reason, your account numbering, category names, and structure should follow standard guidelines and numbering conventions established by Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP). . Your Chart of Accounts will be unique to your organization, but here’s an example of what it might look like: .

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The Charity CFO

JULY 19, 2024

Their primary role is to ensure that all transactions are entered into the accounting system with accuracy and consistency. What is a Chief Financial Officer (CFO)? A Chief Financial Officer (CFO) is a senior executive in charge of the strategic direction and goal setting of a nonprofit’s accounting and financial management.

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The Charity CFO

APRIL 29, 2022

A financial statement audit is a thorough review of your financial statements to determine if your financial statements present fairly, in all material respects, in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles. For more detail, refer to this article on permanent accounts.). Get the free guide!

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The Charity CFO

FEBRUARY 4, 2022

Nonprofits must maintain thorough and accurate financial records to comply with both Generally Accepted Accounting Principles ( GAAP ) and maintain their tax-exempt status with the IRS. Most organizations will also need to track payments they are owed (accounts receivable), bills that they haven’t paid (accounts payable). .

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The Charity CFO

OCTOBER 9, 2024

This makes it challenging to create technology that tracks data for fundraising purposes while still following accounting principles. Instead, accounting software prioritizes accuracy, standardization, and regulatory compliance. Instead, accounting software prioritizes accuracy, standardization, and regulatory compliance.

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