The Charity CFO

APRIL 20, 2023

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. Get the free guide!

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CFO News

JANUARY 17, 2024

The National Financial Reporting Authority (NFRA) is planning to directly engage audit committees of large listed companies to sensitise them about accounting standards and their role, a first-of-its kind regulatory outreach to curb corporate frauds, people aware of the watchdog's thinking told ET.

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Future CFO

APRIL 18, 2022

It enables finance teams to automate and accelerate the financial close with minimal IT support. It also helps finance teams deliver financial results, create informative financial and management reports, and provide the chief financial officer (CFO) with an enterprise view of key financial ratios and metrics.

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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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CFO Leadership

OCTOBER 10, 2023

AI coupled with The Digitization of the Finance Function create powerful levers for today’s CFO. For instance, could financial statements generated by ChatGPT withstand audit scrutiny? Whether ChatGPT applications could pass a SOC-1 audit, a crucial certification for control over financial reporting, remains to be seen.

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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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Future CFO

NOVEMBER 27, 2023

The Financial Reporting Council (FRC) calls for IFRS 17 disclosures improvements in its recently published IFRS 17 'Insurance Contracts' thematic review.

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The Charity CFO

DECEMBER 15, 2023

A strong in-kind donation recording system will help you stay in compliance with accounting standards for in-kind contributions. Reach Out to the Charity CFO! Feeling a little overwhelmed about your revenue streams and other accounting processes? The Charity CFO provides expert tax and accounting services for nonprofits.

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CFO Leadership

OCTOBER 18, 2023

AI coupled with The Digitization of the Finance Function create powerful levers for today’s CFO. For instance, could financial statements generated by ChatGPT withstand audit scrutiny? Whether ChatGPT applications could pass a SOC-1 audit, a crucial certification for control over financial reporting, remains to be seen.

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The Charity CFO

AUGUST 15, 2023

To support and maintain the organization’s tax-exempt status, nonprofit accountants have to understand and adhere to IRS rules for: Tax-exempt organizations Reporting requirements Maintaining proper documentation Reporting Financial reports and statements provide a transparent view of the organization’s financial performance.

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VCFO

JULY 22, 2022

ASC 842 is a new accounting standard set forth by the Financial Accounting Standards Board (FASB). These impacts will include major changes to accounting practices and financial reporting, as well as increased scrutiny of contracts, service agreements, and all leases starting now and moving forward.

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The Finance Weekly

JANUARY 9, 2022

CFOs and climate change: what’s the connection? Other than perhaps taking public transportation to work, what else can a CFO do more than any other average person? Many investors and stakeholders are attempting to hold companies to a certain standard of emissions and mitigation efforts, or a future commitment to one.

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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 30, 2023

Revenue recognition is even more complicated than ever thanks to the changes in how FASB (Financial Accounting Standards Board) now requires nonprofits to record donations. When it comes to your organization’s accounting, it’s not worth the risk to do it all by yourself. That’s where The Charity CFO can 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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PYMNTS

OCTOBER 11, 2018

Corporates are gearing up to manage a whole slew of accounting standards changes in the coming years, but one of the more immediate effects involves how leases are recorded on financial statements. Some companies may seek legal advice on adopting the new standards or interpreting loan covenants.

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CFO Share

APRIL 3, 2024

What to Look for in a Bookkeeper Finding a bookkeeper is more than searching for a vendor; it’s about finding a teammate—a professional who understands the importance of accuracy and timeliness in financial reporting. Do not go with the cheapest option. Onboard with your new firm.

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The Charity CFO

APRIL 5, 2023

Do You Struggle to Make Sense of Your Financial Statements? Get our FREE GUIDE to nonprofit financial reports, featuring illustrations, annotations, and insights to help you better understand your organization's finances. The post Nonprofit Compliance Requirements appeared first on The Charity CFO. Get the free guide!

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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

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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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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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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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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The Charity CFO

DECEMBER 8, 2022

According to the Financial Accounting Standards Board (FASB) guidelines, a grant should be recognized as revenue when all eligibility requirements have been met by the recipient and there is reasonable assurance that the revenue will be collected. Develop strong financial reporting procedures. Get the free guide!

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Michigan CFO

MARCH 21, 2023

In accounting, indefinite lifespan refers to an asset where its rate of capital depreciation isn’t known or cannot be easily calculated. A Challenging Endeavour in Practice While the above formula appears simple enough, accountants struggle to find consistency when determining goodwill asset value.

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Future CFO

DECEMBER 17, 2023

Financial reporting specialist and lecturer Adam Deller explains the basic principles of IAS 2, Inventories The post The fundamentals of IAS 2 appeared first on FutureCFO.

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Future CFO

MAY 22, 2022

Financial reporting specialist and lecturer Adam Deller explains the basic principles of IFRS 16, Leases. The post The fundamentals of IFRS 16 appeared first on FutureCFO.

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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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Future CFO

APRIL 17, 2022

Financial reporting specialist and lecturer Adam Deller explains the basic principles of IFRS 5, 'Non-Current Assets Held for Sale and Discontinued Operations'. The post The fundamentals of IFRS 5 appeared first on FutureCFO.

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Future CFO

OCTOBER 29, 2023

Financial reporting specialist and lecturer Adam Deller explains the basic principles of IAS 21, The Effects of Changes in Foreign Exchange Rates The post The fundamentals of IAS 21 appeared first on FutureCFO.

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Future CFO

DECEMBER 31, 2021

These include developing the governance structure and control environment for the company’s environmental, social and governance factors and risks, while providing ESG oversight, monitoring and accountability. CFOs are the logical candidate to lead the ESG initiative.

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Future CFO

SEPTEMBER 3, 2023

Financial reporting specialist and lecturer Adam Deller explains the basic principles of IAS 23, Borrowing Costs. The post The fundamentals of IAS 23 appeared first on FutureCFO.

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Future CFO

JUNE 27, 2022

Financial reporting specialist and lecturer Adam Deller explains the basic principles of IFRS 8, Operating Segments. The post The fundamentals of IFRS 8 appeared first on FutureCFO.

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Future CFO

FEBRUARY 7, 2023

The CSM will absorb some adverse impacts from changes in actuarial or financial assumptions, which directly eroded equity under the previous IFRS 4 standard, said Helena Kingsley-Tomkins, a Vice President and analyst at Moody's in London.

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Future CFO

SEPTEMBER 5, 2021

Financial reporting specialist and lecturer Adam Deller explains the basic principles of IAS 19 in this short video. The post The fundamentals of IAS 19 appeared first on FutureCFO.

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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.

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