The Charity CFO

NOVEMBER 10, 2022

Whether you are an educational, charitable, religious, sports, or other public-benefit organization, you need to have a good handle on your finances in order to make the most impact. Yes, they might have a board member or volunteer who takes care of the finances, but they often lack specific expertise in nonprofit accounting.

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The Charity CFO

JANUARY 5, 2022

For example, “salary” is a straightforward line-item on a for-profit financial report. . To complete your IRS 990, you’ll need to report your expenses based on how they fall within 3 categories, they are: . The #1 accounting mistake that nonprofits make is hiring the wrong people to help them.

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The Charity CFO

JANUARY 21, 2022

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 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. The purpose of a financial statement audit is NOT to detect fraud. Get the free guide!

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The Charity CFO

JANUARY 26, 2023

To maintain good governance practices and requirements To demonstrate financial transparency to your donors, members, and the public To make sure that your organization complies with the taxman, you should file IRS Form 990 by May 15 each year. Do You Struggle to Make Sense of Your Financial Statements? Get the free guide!

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CFO Share

NOVEMBER 17, 2023

In the quest for efficiency and accuracy in finance, AI bookkeeping emerges as a promising solution. Consistency: By minimizing human error, AI ensures a stable and standardized bookkeeping process, crucial for maintaining consistent financial records. But does it truly live up to its promise?

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The Charity CFO

JANUARY 5, 2023

Many nonprofit organizations tend to let their financial management slip on the backburner as they get busy fulfilling their mission. Sure, your mission should be a priority, but managing finances can’t be neglected either. Without a good grasp of your finances, your nonprofit risks: Exposure to fraud. A Nonprofit Budget.

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The Charity CFO

JANUARY 17, 2022

If you’re like most nonprofit leaders, you’re not researching nonprofit accounting basics to satisfy your curiosity. You need to get a better grasp of your organization’s finances now. So you can understand what’s happening in your business and communicate effectively with your board members, donors, and financial team.

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The Charity CFO

JANUARY 19, 2023

In the United States, these Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (or GAAP) are set by the Financial Accounting Standards Board (FASB). NPOs must adhere to these accounting policies to remain compliant with the law and maintain their tax-exempt status.

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The Charity CFO

APRIL 5, 2022

But that’s not quite true—nonprofits face a decision between 2 different accounting methods for tracking their financial activity: cash accounting vs. accrual accounting. Though both systems use the same numbers, looking at those numbers differently can give you a very different perspective on the state of your finances.

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Planful

JUNE 22, 2017

But in the accounting world, “financial consolidation” is a well-defined process that includes several complexities and accounting principles. Here are the key accounting consolidation steps in the finance consolidation process : Collecting trial balance data (e.g.,

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CFO News Room

NOVEMBER 2, 2022

Along with renewing their registration annually (for both SEC- and state-registered firms), firms face a variety of requirements related to their internal finances, fees, marketing activities, and advisor agreements depending on whether they are SEC- or state-registered.

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