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When Does Your Nonprofit Need an Audit?

The Charity CFO

Contrary to what many people envision, a nonprofit audit doesn’t usually start with a letter from the IRS. Instead, an independent nonprofit audit is something you choose to build trust in your nonprofit organization. An audit can be a critical step for a growing nonprofit that needs to raise increasing amounts of funds.

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Nonprofit Audit Checklist (+ Free PDF Download)

The Charity CFO

Many nonprofit organizations both large and small need to undergo a financial statement audit every year. Preparing for a nonprofit audit can be overwhelming and anxiety-filled, especially if it’s your first audit or you don’t have a strong and experienced financial team. What is a financial statement audit?

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5 Habits of Highly Effective CFOs

The Finance Weekly

Facilitate risk management, audits, and research. Spot investment and financial planning prospects. Participate in board meetings and furnish comprehensive financial reports and suggestions to company leadership. Supervise and provide recommendations for the finance department. Compile quarterly and annual tax returns.

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Revenue Recognition for Nonprofits: 4 Mistakes to Avoid

The Charity CFO

All these sources must be carefully managed to ensure compliance with Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP) and guidelines. Revenue recognition is an accounting process of properly identifying when income has been earned. Your organization’s accounting method really impacts the timing of recognizing transactions.

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Updated Accounting Standards for In-Kind Donations (2022)

The Charity CFO

The changes to in kind donation reporting are specifically for organizations that follow generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP) in preparing their financial statements. Typically, a CPA would prepare these statements as part of a yearly review or audit. Why is FASB making this change?

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Nonprofit Accounting Services: The Right Solution

The Charity CFO

Yes, they might have a board member or volunteer who takes care of the finances, but they often lack specific expertise in nonprofit accounting. As a result, the organization might not adhere to Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP), which can trip them up come tax time or during an audit.

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Number Of Corporate Accounting Errors Unexpectedly Climbs

PYMNTS

A research firm has discovered that the number of material accounting mistakes made by U.S. Massachusetts-based Audit Analytics looked at disclosures from more than 9,000 U.S.-listed listed companies since 2005, finding firms that had to reissue their financials due to errors. tax law and revenue accounting rules.

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