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How to maximize efficiency with nonprofit accounting software

The Charity CFO

However, nonprofit organizations face unique accounting challenges and not all commercial accounting software may be equipped to handle. Where to start with nonprofit accounting software Nonprofits have to comply with strict financial accounting standards.

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7 Keys to Nonprofit Financial Management

The Charity CFO

Accounting Standards In the United States, all organizations must adhere to the Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP). For nonprofits, however, there is an additional and specific set of standards that organizations must follow, as set out by the FASB 117. Taxes Yes, taxes.

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The Relationship Between a Fractional CFO and Your Public Accounting Firm

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Compliance and Reporting: The public accounting firm is primarily responsible for ensuring compliance with accounting standards, tax regulations, and external reporting requirements. The CFO should work closely with the accounting firm to provide the necessary information for audits and reporting.

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How the New Revenue Recognition Rules Could Impact Budgeting and Planning

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But Robert Kugel , SVP and Research Director at Ventana Research, recently published an article highlighting the impact the new guidelines can have on budgeting and planning. The exception here is for those contracts that fall under the scope of other accounting standards (for example, insurance contracts or lease contracts).

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The Complete Guide to Nonprofit Accounting Careers

The Charity CFO

Not only are accountants included in the management of grants like tracking how the funds are spent, they are also involved in the fundraising process by building budgets to justify the request. Fundraising and accounting typically work in tandem to strategize on what fundraising gaps exist and how to best ask for funding.

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Where Can FP&A Career Path Take You?

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The list of typical FP&A activities usually includes planning, budgeting, forecasting, analysis, management reporting and performance management. Budgeting is a type of short-term planning whose goal is to transform strategic objectives into an operational plan by allocating available resources.

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What is Financial Planning and Analysis (FP&A)?

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It involves forecasting, budgeting, analyzing, and reporting financial information to support strategic planning and operational decision-making. Budgeting : Financial Planning and Analysis teams develop budgets that align with the organization's strategic goals and financial forecasts. The primary objectives of FP&A.