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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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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. Undergo annual financial audits. Not Recognizing Revenue at the Right Time.

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Updated Accounting Standards for In-Kind Donations (2022)

The Charity CFO

But the deadline for making the changes has passed, and the FINAL deadline (for interim reporting periods) is coming up next month. So now is the perfect time to make sure you report in kind gift donations in compliance with GAAP standards in 2022. When do the changes to in kind gift reporting go into effect?

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How Do I Forecast with Tax Code 280E?

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The difference between cost of goods sold and ordinary business expenses is well defined in Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP) but routinely ignored by small business bookkeeping services. Even worse, an IRS income tax return does not follow the same rules as GAAP. Interest expense. R&D expenses.

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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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Statement of Activities: Reading a Nonprofit Income Statement

The Charity CFO

But, since auditable nonprofit financial statements, we’ll talk about accrual accounting practices in this article. At The Charity CFO, we help 150+ nonprofits get audit-ready financial reports monthly, like clockwork. Need your Statement of Activities on time, every month?

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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.