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Digital acceleration to drive finance leadership in 2022

Future CFO

Here are the five most important skills identified: A strong understanding of risk management The ability to use new software or technology The ability to communicate complex financial information to different stakeholders A strong understanding of financial best practices The ability to collaborate with colleagues from other functions.

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Closing The Books, With An Eye On Process And Automation

PYMNTS

The move to embrace automation, said Krumwiede, represents a “slow evolution,” with inefficiencies still extant as there must be communication between departments and data must be compiled and formatted in the practice of reconciliation. The optimization of the accounting process, he said, is difficult at times with limited staff.

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The Dual Purposes of Accounting and Fundraising Software

The Charity CFO

Instead, accounting software prioritizes accuracy, standardization, and regulatory compliance. The Impact of GAAP on Integration Efforts We’ve mentioned GAAP several times, but why do these principles affect integration so much? For nonprofits, GAAP ensures transparency, accuracy, and consistency in financial statements.

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Embracing AI in Finance and Accounting: Balancing Risk and Innovation

CFO Leadership

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. SEC filings, GAAP documentation, FASB accounting standards, IFRS standards, PCAOB, FINRA, etc.),

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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. This also extends beyond the organization.

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Strategic Finance Focus at Year-End

VCFO

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. Evaluating the carrying value of intangible assets such as goodwill and intellectual property.

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5 Steps to Prepare your Organization for a Financial Audit

E78 Partners

This is not just because of the intricacies and specificities required by the auditing standards but also due to the numerous challenges faced by organizations in the run-up to an audit. Furthermore, in an era of intricate financial landscapes, preparing for compliance with complex accounting standards becomes non-negotiable.