CFO Leadership

OCTOBER 18, 2023

AI coupled with The Digitization of the Finance Function create powerful levers for today’s CFO. How to use AI in Finance & Accounting As we look to the future, the role of AI in finance will likely expand. As AI permeates finance, questions about its compliance with audits and financial governance will arise.

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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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The Finance Weekly

MARCH 28, 2022

What's behind it, and why should CFOs and finance leaders care about it? Continue reading to learn what ESG reporting is, what's new with ESG reporting standards, why Finance teams should care, and the five benefits of aligning ESG and financial reporting.

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The Charity CFO

APRIL 5, 2023

Depending on your state, funding and other factors, your compliance and audit requirements might vary. Compliance checks or compliance check questionnaires tend to be simpler than a full audit and are limited in scope. A great way to stay on top of these tasks is with an Audit Checklist. This can be a long and lengthy process.

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BlueLight

JULY 30, 2020

The financial implication of these decision is critical and the CFO is the executive helping the CEO navigate these decisions. Historically, the CFO role was focused on backward looking information: ensuring on-time and accurate financial reporting. The CFO suite doesn’t want to be the “department of No.”

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The Charity CFO

AUGUST 15, 2023

Myth #3: Nonprofit Accounting (GAAP) and the IRS Rules are the Same Another common misconception is that GAAP and IRS rules are the same when it comes to nonprofits, however, they are not. One key differentiator is that what is recorded following GAAP is what will show up on the audit and may not show up on the IRS tax form, Federal Form 990.

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The Charity CFO

DECEMBER 8, 2022

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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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

NOVEMBER 10, 2022

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. Governance issues, tight regulations, and high public accountability standards mean strong accounting practices are more important than ever.

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The Charity CFO

DECEMBER 15, 2023

Differentiating between program service fees and constrictions helps maintain clean records and can lower your risk of compliance issues if your nonprofit is audited. Recognizing In-Kind Contributions In-kind donations can pose a range of accounting challenges for nonprofits. Reach Out to the Charity CFO! Get the free guide!

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The Charity CFO

MAY 11, 2023

When determining your needs, be sure to consider what your complete financial package looks like and where you might need some help. If you’ve decided the outsourced bookkeeping is right for your organization, get in contact with us and see how Charity CFO can help ! Do You Struggle to Make Sense of Your Financial Statements?

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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

JANUARY 19, 2023

Accounting standards for nonprofits are probably not the first thing you think about, but are crucial for your organization to succeed. Because of their unique structure and operational model, nonprofits must comply with various accounting standards that are, in many ways, different from for-profit organizations.

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Fpanda Club

SEPTEMBER 2, 2021

FP&A directors can often boast of a considerable track record in financial planning and analysis, also they understand very well the finance function in general and the business model of the company, which leads them to the next step of their careers as Chief financial officer (CFO).

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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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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. This drops to only 71% of jurisdictions in APAC, showing a higher demand for individuals representing these companies to be locally resident.

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CFO Talks

DECEMBER 26, 2021

SAIBA’s CEO, Nicolaas van Wyk, provides interesting feedback from the recent CFO World Congress in Mexico, how developments at COP26 will soon change a CFO’s reporting obligations, and the trends for CFOs going into 2022. CFO Talks is a brand of the South African Institute of Business Accountants.

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VCFO

NOVEMBER 1, 2023

Assessing Accounting For entities preparing GAAP compliant financial statements, adoption of Revenue Recognition Standard (ASC 606) and Lease Accounting Standard (ASC 842) is now mandatory. Changing how revenue is reported impacts EBITDA and also balance sheet items such as deferred revenue and deferred expenses.

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The Finance Weekly

APRIL 28, 2024

Also, the subscription service comes with cool features such as follows: Keeping tabs on inventory Sorting out your books Sending out invoices smoothly Managing payroll Dishing out financial reports Linking up with other apps for a seamless workflow Plus, you can share access with different permissions for your team.

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