CFO Share

MARCH 14, 2022

What is the difference between a quality of earnings report and an audit? Audited financial statements focus on compliance with GAAP accounting standards, whereas Quality of Earnings reports focus on the company’s earnings history and potential.

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The Charity CFO

AUGUST 15, 2023

For accountants, this means the profit-generating strategies and investment ideas you bring to the table are still applicable and can make a massive impact. 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

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

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 5, 2022

To pass an independent audit. Reporting functional expenses has been required by Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP) since 2017, as detailed in ASU 2016-14. That means you’ll need to present a Functional Expense Report to pass an audit. So you really don’t have a choice, but if you want more reasons….

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The Charity CFO

MAY 11, 2023

This can be especially helpful if you don’t have a dedicated staff-person with the expertise level required. When determining your needs, be sure to consider what your complete financial package looks like and where you might need some help.

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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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Future CFO

NOVEMBER 2, 2020

Many jurisdictions are moving towards international accounting standards such as International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS) and US Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP). However, APAC and EMEA take a much more localised approach.

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BlueLight

JULY 30, 2020

Security and Audit ?—?NetSuite NetSuite role-based permission can be very granular and includes audit trails illustrating who made field level changes including before and after data element changes. GAAP Revenue Recognition Rules Effective December 2018, FASB changed the guidelines to recognizing revenue under ASC 606.

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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. Read more in our blog about Lease Accounting Updates.) audited or reviewed financial statements).

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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.

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