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Top 5 Mistakes Caught in a Nonprofit Audit

The Charity CFO

Does the idea of an audit from the IRS leave you with sweaty palms? Most nonprofit leaders aren’t accountants and the thought of getting audited is a sizable fear. Luckily, being prepared can help you avoid accounting mistakes that could come up in a nonprofit audit. These penalties can be crushing for nonprofits.

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Embracing AI in Finance and Accounting: Balancing Risk and Innovation

CFO Leadership

AI coupled with The Digitization of the Finance Function create powerful levers for today’s CFO. This makes them versatile tools in various fields such as education, customer service, and even creative writing. How to use AI in Finance & Accounting As we look to the future, the role of AI in finance will likely expand.

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TEST Embracing AI in Finance and Accounting: Balancing Risk and Innovation

CFO Leadership

AI coupled with The Digitization of the Finance Function create powerful levers for today’s CFO. This makes them versatile tools in various fields such as education, customer service, and even creative writing. How to use AI in Finance & Accounting As we look to the future, the role of AI in finance will likely expand.

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7 Keys to Nonprofit Financial Management

The Charity CFO

This is why at The Charity CFO , we strive to provide relevant resources and support to ensure that your organization runs smoothly and efficiently. Confirming an organization’s compliance can include compliance checks and/or audit requirements , but maintaining compliance is the responsibility of the organization at all times.

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New Rules For Nonprofit Lease Accounting: ASC 842 Explained

The Charity CFO

All nonprofit accounting rules in the United States are defined and codified by the Financial Accounting Standards Board, or “FASB”. Back in 2016, FASB revised its rules related to accounting for leases, which impact any contract to rent property or equipment that lasts more than 12 months. Don’t Panic!

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Best Practices when Accounting for Grants

The Charity CFO

The IRS has strict regulations on how to handle grants and charitable contributions, so it is essential that you understand the best practices when accounting for them. Because accurate nonprofit accounting can help with reporting and auditing requirements, and ensure that the funds are being used in accordance with the grantor’s wishes.

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How to go green without going into the red??

CFO Talks

The International Accounting Standards Board issued new protocols on climate reporting and the interesting distinction there is that there are two sets of protocols or soon-to-be standards, the one is related to climate change and then the other is related to sustainability, which relates to the business efficiencies.