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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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Financial Accounting Hierarchy - By JP Puchulu

Boston Startup CFO

Familiarity with Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP) is essential. If you lack knowledge in accounting principles, you open yourself up to many potential risks, including inaccurate financial statements which can hinder your ability to make informed decisions.

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5 Habits of Highly Effective CFOs

The Finance Weekly

Facilitate risk management, audits, and research. Working closely with controllers, they make sure to fully comply with government regulations and accounting principles. They Manage to Simplify Reporting Process Do we really have to do detailed accruals every month like we're doing a year-end audit?

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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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CFO Leadership Council Highlights Our First 10 DEI Ascend Honorees

CFO Leadership

She joined a new executive team to lead strategic alignment and operational transformation of Finance, Information Technology, Meeting & Travel Services, and Facilities Management. Indri Ongko, Controller, Western Technology Investment. Indri Ongko, Controller, Western Technology Investment.

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Nonprofit Tax Filing: 7 Steps to Peace of Mind

The Charity CFO

Proper revenue recognition is a core accounting principle that ensures proper financial reporting, ensuring that you remain compliant and maintain donor confidence. You don’t want to make any mistakes that could trigger an audit or even the loss of your 501(c)(3) status.

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7 Essentials Of Nonprofit Financial Management

The Charity CFO

When creating these policies, make sure they’re regularly reviewed and updated to keep up with changing circumstances, technological advances, and regulations. When creating your fiscal policy, ensure that it complies with the Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP). Timely reporting. Viability of various projects.