The Finance Weekly

MARCH 25, 2024

Big companies used to hog all the CFO action, but now even small and medium-sized businesses are jumping on the bandwagon. Why the sudden CFO craze? Well, CEOs are cluing in on the fact that having a financial expert on board can steer their ship in the right direction and spur business growth. As the Director of Amyris Inc.,

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The Charity CFO

JANUARY 17, 2022

And then, there are a series of reports and financial statements you’ll use to communicate the financial reality of your organization to potential donors, the IRS, watchdog agencies, and other stakeholders. The basic accounting principles for nonprofit organizations are the same as accounting for for-profit companies. .

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The Charity CFO

APRIL 5, 2022

Cash accounting does not comply with Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP) for nonprofit organizations. So if you expect to grow or search for new sources of funding, you’ll probably need to graduate to accrual-basis accounting. Is Accrual Accounting a Requirement For You? Get the free guide!

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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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Spreadym

AUGUST 10, 2023

When choosing the best financial reporting software solution, it's important to consider factors such as ease of use, scalability, integration with existing systems, compliance with accounting standards, cost, customer support, and any unique requirements your organization might have. What is financial reporting software?

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The Charity CFO

JANUARY 11, 2023

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. Trust The Charity CFO Revenue Recognition for Nonprofits. Receive grants.

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Future CFO

APRIL 18, 2022

It enables finance teams to automate and accelerate the financial close with minimal IT support. It also helps finance teams deliver financial results, create informative financial and management reports, and provide the chief financial officer (CFO) with an enterprise view of key financial ratios and metrics.

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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). . For example, you don’t need separate accounts for different types of office supplies (pens, paper, markers).

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The Charity CFO

JANUARY 31, 2022

To comply with Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP), you must separate your revenue into at least 2 categories: Restricted Revenue shows funds with donor-placed restrictions on how or when you can spend the money. At The Charity CFO, we help 150+ nonprofits get audit-ready financial reports monthly, like clockwork.

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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. 117 (FASB 117).

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The Charity CFO

FEBRUARY 4, 2022

Nonprofit bookkeeping is the process of entering, classifying, and organizing financial data for the purpose of creating accurate financial records for your organization. Bookkeepers lay the foundation for the accounting processes that will follow. At The Charity CFO, we handle the books and all of your accounting needs.

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The Charity CFO

JULY 12, 2024

Improved Financial Transparency Accrual accounting provides stakeholders with a detailed view of your organization’s financial activities, improving trust and confidence. Transparent financial reporting can also improve donor relations. Many regulatory bodies and grantors require accrual-basis financial statements.

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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 5, 2023

Maintaining healthy financial management is critical for the organization’s sustainability, stability, and flexibility, now and in the future. Poor financial reporting. They provide a framework for the oversight and governance of financial operations and activities. Ease the tax reporting. Interdependence.

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The Charity CFO

NOVEMBER 10, 2022

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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The Charity CFO

APRIL 13, 2023

This is why at The Charity CFO , we strive to provide relevant resources and support to ensure that your organization runs smoothly and efficiently. This week, we’ve rounded up 7 keys to nonprofit financial management. This establishes core accounting standards for nonprofits which help with accountability and transparency.

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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

This is why most advisers do not collect more than $1,200 in fees per client, 6 months or more in advance, so as to avoid the requirement to prepare and publicly report their balance sheet. It should also be noted that, at least for state-registered advisers, financial statements must typically be prepared in accordance with GAAP.

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Future CFO

NOVEMBER 2, 2020

For example, 70% of jurisdictions in South America mandate electronic transaction reporting, yet this is only the case for two jurisdictions in APAC (15%) – India and South Korea. Across these regions, local GAAP is more common than international standards, required in 71% and 44% of jurisdictions respectively.

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