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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. Accounting Standards In the United States, all organizations must adhere to the Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP).

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Strategic Finance Focus at Year-End

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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. A CFOs priority – always – is to ensure that the business never runs out of cash.

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Embracing AI in Finance and Accounting: Balancing Risk and Innovation

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AI coupled with The Digitization of the Finance Function create powerful levers for today’s CFO. AI in the “Real World” While these powerful tools seem to have a near mastery of natural language communication, they are not necessarily designed to possess many of the skills required by finance and accounting professionals.

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How to Prepare for a Financial Audit

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An audit evaluates: Compliance with accounting standards (GAAP or IFRS.) This will include auditor recommendations but also audit-process issues like communication, file sharing, and general project management. Most accountants want to fix every issue identified, but business resources are limited.

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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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Outsourced bookkeeping for a nonprofit

The Charity CFO

Make sure that you find a partner in your service provider and ensure that your access and communication channels are clearly defined. You may also choose to outsource certain aspects of your accounting that may require less immediate access. The post Outsourced bookkeeping for a nonprofit appeared first on The Charity CFO.

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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. Get the free guide!