Bramasol

JUNE 10, 2022

One important side effect of the ongoing trend toward globalization is the need to comply with a range of different accounting principles as well as with disparate reporting and compliance mandates. Parallel Ledgers - in which multiple ledgers are used, with an accounting principle applied to each ledger.

Accounting Principles

Bramasol

MAY 13, 2024

The PCAOB and AICPA essentially interpret and enforce accounting rules as promulgated by the Financial Accounting Standards Board (FASB) , which is responsible for establishing and improving accounting standards for financial reporting in the United States. Why Should You Care?

Auditing

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.

Nonprofit

PYMNTS

DECEMBER 16, 2016

In a survey conducted by the Institute of Management Accountants (IMA), and sponsored by Blackline, titled “Process Automation in Accounting and Finance,” examining the attitudes and concerns of 750 financial professionals surrounding accounting and month-end closing processes, manual activities remain prevalent — at the cost of time and money.

IFRS

PYMNTS

OCTOBER 25, 2019

Top accountancy firms are asking the Financial Accounting Standards Board (FASB) to clarify how corporates should report on supplier finance programs that are in place, according to Compliance Week reports on Friday (Oct. As the letter notes, U.S.

Finance

The Charity CFO

OCTOBER 9, 2024

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.

Accounting

CFO Leadership

OCTOBER 18, 2023

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.

Accounting

The Charity CFO

JANUARY 18, 2022

In this new role, he will serve as one of our in-house experts on existing and emerging nonprofit accounting standards and auditing best practices. In doing so, Zack will help ensure that our clients’ financials are prepared in accordance with general accepted accounting principles (GAAP) and their 990s meet IRS guidelines.

CFO

The Charity CFO

APRIL 13, 2023

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. Reach out to us here for a free consultation.

Nonprofit

The Charity CFO

JANUARY 5, 2022

Reporting functional expenses has been required by Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP) since 2017, as detailed in ASU 2016-14. Being clear, consistent, and accountable in your reporting of expenses is a big step toward earning their trust. . So you really don’t have a choice, but if you want more reasons….

Nonprofit

CFO Share

NOVEMBER 15, 2023

As a small business owner or finance manager, it’s crucial to approach this process with a clear plan. This article includes small business accounting tips to prepare for an audit while minimizing its expenses and findings. An audit evaluates: Compliance with accounting standards (GAAP or IFRS.)

Auditing

PYMNTS

MARCH 7, 2016

has announced a spring 2016 update to its key financial management flagship offering in a push to streamline the workflow of finance professionals. GAAP and international accounting standards, is another boon to efficiency, said Bres.

GAAP

The Charity CFO

NOVEMBER 10, 2022

Whether you are an educational, charitable, religious, sports, or other public-benefit organization, you need to have a good handle on your finances in order to make the most impact. Yes, they might have a board member or volunteer who takes care of the finances, but they often lack specific expertise in nonprofit accounting.

Nonprofit

CFO Share

JUNE 27, 2024

In general, financial statement compliance involves adhering to established standards and regulations, such as Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP) and the Financial Accounting Standards Board (FASB) guidelines. This continuous improvement approach helps maintain high standards of financial reporting.

Financial Reporting

The Charity CFO

DECEMBER 28, 2022

You have a primary responsibility to your donors, grantmakers, and other stakeholders to find ways to share these statements while still following the highest accounting standards. It helps you comply with GAAP standards and IRS regulations. This financial report contains three segments: 1. Get the free guide!

Nonprofit

The Charity CFO

AUGUST 15, 2023

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. Get the free guide!

Nonprofit

The Charity CFO

MAY 11, 2023

Not having up to the minute transparency into your finances can be daunting. You may also choose to outsource certain aspects of your accounting that may require less immediate access. Properly evaluate each company and their credentials before letting go of your financial data. Get the free guide!

Nonprofit

BlueLight

JULY 30, 2020

My motivation was to understand the responsibility of the CFO suite, the process of billing to accounting, and the software tools available to run an effective finance office. I interviewed 50 people that held CFO, finance manager, and financial analyst type roles. The following are select responses from the finance leaders.

CFO

The Finance Weekly

APRIL 6, 2024

This measure is a direct product of fair value reporting, a principle insisting that assets be reported at their market value, which forms the bedrock of financial reporting standards under US GAAP. Determining Eligibility for Depreciation To accurately apply depreciation, it is essential to first determine which assets are eligible.

Accounting Principles

Musings on Markets

JANUARY 9, 2021

One reason is that these businesses are not only not required to publicly disclose their financial details in most parts of the world, but often follow more malleable accounting standards, making the data less reliable and comparable. Macro Data I do not report much macroeconomic data for two reasons.

Valuation