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Number Of Corporate Accounting Errors Unexpectedly Climbs

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A research firm has discovered that the number of material accounting mistakes made by U.S. For many, the mistakes were discovered when corporate finance teams were changing accounting paperwork to comply with the new U.S. tax law and revenue accounting rules. public companies has gone up this year.

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Accounting for In-Kind Donations to Nonprofits

The Charity CFO

But accounting for in-kind donations presents its own unique challenges. In this article, we’ll dig into how to account for in-kind donations on your nonprofit’s books. Why accounting for in-kind donations matters. Accounting for in-kind donations isn’t just important; it’s required for many nonprofit organizations. .

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Nonprofit Accounting Services: The Right Solution

The Charity CFO

What should you look for when evaluating nonprofit accounting services? Yes, they might have a board member or volunteer who takes care of the finances, but they often lack specific expertise in nonprofit accounting. Benefits of Nonprofit Accounting Services. Nonprofit organizations exist to further a mission or goal.

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California CPAs Call For Crypto Accounting Clarity

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Certified Professional Accountants (CPAs) in California are calling on an industry watchdog to clarify standards for cryptocurrency accounting, with expectations that corporations will increase their use of cryptocurrencies moving forward. GAAP,” the letter stated.

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Stanley Black & Decker Names Fortune Brands Executive as CFO

CFO News Room

Stanley Black & Decker, which was able to carry out a $290 million inventory reduction in the quarter, cut its annual guidance for diluted earnings per share under generally accepted accounting principles to between 10 cents and 80 cents per share from a range of 80 cents to $2.05 On Monday, it traded at $88.74. “I

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PayPal And The Rewards Of Non-GAAP Accounting

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When it comes to earnings, a bit of accounting can make all the difference. The headline numbers show revenues were up 18 percent year-over-year, with $3.1 The key element deserving of scrutiny here, the Times pointed out, comes with the way PayPal — and, to be fair, other tech companies — account for employee stock-based compensation.

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5 Habits of Highly Effective CFOs

The Finance Weekly

CFOs rely on robust finance and accounting expertise, backed by years of experience, to boost the organization's financial health. In their capacity, CFOs usually: Engage with departments such as accounting, customer service, and finance. Address accounting and finance issues. Compile quarterly and annual tax returns.

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