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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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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. However, the revenue recognition guidance offered under US GAAP vs. IFRS has differed and was in need of improvement. Background – What’s Changing and When?

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Digital acceleration to drive finance leadership in 2022

Future CFO

What does this mean to the finance and accounting team of 2022? According to Gartner , finance leaders anticipate a greater percentage of their time will be spent in improving flexibility of budgeting & forecasting (58%), closely followed by developing digital skills (56%) and redefining employee value proposition in hybrid environments.

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The Complete Guide to Nonprofit Accounting Careers

The Charity CFO

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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IBM Cognos Controller: Financial close management managed by the office of finance

Future CFO

DOWNLOAD NOW. The post IBM Cognos Controller: Financial close management managed by the office of finance appeared first on FutureCFO.

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Fund Accounting for Nonprofits & Charities

The Charity CFO

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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Nonprofit Accounting Services: The Right Solution

The Charity CFO

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.