The Charity CFO

NOVEMBER 30, 2023

Does the idea of an audit from the IRS leave you with sweaty palms? Most nonprofit leaders aren’t accountants and the thought of getting audited is a sizable fear. Luckily, being prepared can help you avoid accounting mistakes that could come up in a nonprofit audit.

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The Charity CFO

DECEMBER 30, 2021

Contrary to what many people envision, a nonprofit audit doesn’t usually start with a letter from the IRS. Instead, an independent nonprofit audit is something you choose to build trust in your nonprofit organization. An audit can be a critical step for a growing nonprofit that needs to raise increasing amounts of funds.

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E78 Partners

SEPTEMBER 21, 2023

Audits, while essential for maintaining the integrity and trustworthiness of an organization’s financial reporting, can be a daunting task. 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.

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CFO Leadership

OCTOBER 10, 2023

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. However, they still have a place in corporate finance and accounting.

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Future CFO

JANUARY 26, 2024

The outcome is boosted efficiency, increased accuracy, cost reduction, and stronger supplier relationships—a game-changer in Accounts Payable that allows finance leaders to navigate uncertain economic conditions and elections with confidence. The post Transforming accounts payable operations through AI appeared first on FutureCFO.

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Future CFO

OCTOBER 22, 2023

Cloud accounting is rapidly gaining popularity among chartered accountants as digital technology advancements and the growth of cloud computing continue in today's world, posing opportunities for companies for innovation. The post Cloud accounting as the next step for chartered accountants appeared first on FutureCFO.

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https://trustedcfosolutions.com/feed/

FEBRUARY 9, 2023

Getting audited isn’t something businesses look forward to. Audits cost your business hundreds and thousands of dollars, taking up countless hours researching transactions and data logs, or painstakingly tracking down supporting documentation. Here’s how: Next-Level Efficiency: Streamlining the Audit Feel prepared for your next audit.

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Lime Light

MAY 5, 2022

TORONTO, ONTARIO, CANADA – Limelight Software, a leader in the Cloud FP&A space, is pleased to announce that it has recently completed the full SOC 2 (Service Organization Control) compliance audit administered by the Prescient Assurance organization.

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Beacon CFO Plus

NOVEMBER 30, 2023

How to Divide Responsibilities and Prioritize Communication The relationship between a fractional or outsourced Chief Financial Officer (CFO) and your company’s public accounting firm should be collaborative, clear, and well-defined. This ensures your company’s financial and accounting needs are met effectively.

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The Charity CFO

DECEMBER 8, 2022

But in order to get the most out of these grants, you need to understand how to properly manage and account for them. The IRS has strict regulations on how to handle grants and charitable contributions, so it is essential that you understand the best practices when accounting for them. 8 Best Practices When Accounting For Grants.

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Bramasol

JULY 22, 2023

Previous posts in this blog series o n Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) and carbon accounting have spotlighted carbon accounting as a trend to watch , looked at ESG impacts on M&A , and tracked the emergence of new ESG standards.

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Future CFO

DECEMBER 7, 2023

Accountants play a role in the verification, which supports building trust in reported sustainability-related information. According to the Association of Chartered Certified Accountants , it is imperative to address the quality of reporting across all stages of the sustainability reporting cycle.

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The Charity CFO

APRIL 1, 2024

Implementing technology into your nonprofit accounting process can help solve a variety of issues—from tracking receipts to properly recording donations. In most cases, technology helps improve the efficiency and accuracy of nonprofit accounting. A good technology solution addresses each of your nonprofit accounting concerns.

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PYMNTS

OCTOBER 9, 2020

Venture capital funding landed at supplier payment and compliance automation firms this week, among other B2B innovators that raised money. The valuation puts the accounts payable (AP) and mass payments company well into “unicorn” territory, meaning it is valued at over $1 billion. PYMNTS rounds up the latest funding rounds below.

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Future CFO

APRIL 15, 2024

launched its generative artificial intelligence -powered Journals Risk Analyser, empowering finance and accounting leaders with anomaly detection. The new technological advancement paves way for powerful insights and trends to help out finance professionals to streamline audits and boost risk management and compliance.

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CFO Leadership

OCTOBER 18, 2023

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. However, they still have a place in corporate finance and accounting.

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The Charity CFO

MAY 10, 2022

If your nonprofit uses donations of supplies, services, and even time to help fund your operations, you need to know about recent changes in accounting standards for in kind donations. So now is the perfect time to make sure you report in kind gift donations in compliance with GAAP standards in 2022. Why is FASB making this change?

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Boston Startup CFO

APRIL 3, 2023

Financial accounting: A topic that can easily disorient even the most driven entrepreneurs. Fortunately, we present you with a compass – a diagram that demystifies the functions of financial accounting. In this tier, a double-entry accounting system is employed to ensure the accurate recording of all transactions.

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PYMNTS

JANUARY 26, 2021

Usually, the auditing workflow involves looking at expense reports filed by employees, with a focus on identifying potentially erroneous or even fraudulent transactions. Digitizing and centralizing spend across various departments and workflows is the first step to enhancing the auditing process, said McCrossan.

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PYMNTS

OCTOBER 6, 2020

Keeping customers' digital payment data safe and secure is a critical part of doing business in the digital economy, and following Payment Card Industry (PCI) compliance guidelines is an effective way for firms to accomplish this. Getting Up to Speed on Compliance. Sharing the Compliance Burden.

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PYMNTS

MARCH 15, 2020

The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) voted last week to ease audit requirements for some small, publicly traded companies, the agency said in a statement Friday (March 13). He said talks have taken place to determine how companies could meet compliance rules if trading staff works elsewhere. Kenneth Bentsen Jr.,

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The Charity CFO

AUGUST 15, 2023

Myths of Nonprofit Accounting and Why They Matter to Job Seekers Unfortunately, many job seekers fall victim to the stereotypes and believe the myths surrounding nonprofit accounting. In this section, we will debunk the three most common nonprofit accounting myths. Ready to dive deep into this exciting realm?

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Future CFO

MAY 26, 2022

According to Victor Ng , regional vice president for Asia, BlackLine , intercompany accounting involves the recording of financial transactions between different legal entities within the same private company. To Ng, the most common red flag is unreconciled intercompany accounts. A third red flag for Ng is tax audit issues.

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PYMNTS

MAY 4, 2020

Despite an audit that raised questions about operations at Wirecard, a publicly traded financial services provider based in Munich, its CEO has ignored calls to resign. The survey by KPMG, a global auditing firm, criticized the company’s lack of transparency and cooperation. The company employs 5,300 workers.

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PYMNTS

JUNE 11, 2020

With market volatility and economic pressure higher than it has been in more than a decade, the ways businesses manage and account for their money is inevitably included in that wave of operational change. That means significant implications for the ways accountants and auditors operate both within an enterprise and externally from it.

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The Charity CFO

NOVEMBER 10, 2022

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. Improves compliance. Saves time and money.

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PYMNTS

AUGUST 19, 2019

Firms auditing expenses through manual processes and outdated technologies risk missing the chance to flag erroneous or fraudulent submissions from vendors and employees. Deploying technology — especially artificial intelligence (AI) — can streamline the auditing process and boost cost savings significantly.

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CFO Share

MAY 31, 2023

Accounts payable is an annoyance at best, a disaster at worst. More and more businesses use accounts payable outsourcing as a solution to this problem. What to look for in an accounts payable company. Fraud risk is addressed through two best practices: Implement proper controls, segregation of duties, and process audits.

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CFO Simplified

DECEMBER 12, 2021

The terms “finance” and “accounting” are often used interchangeably. There are, however, very real differences between finance and accounting. While many business owners look for a CFO to bolster their existing accounting team, here at CFO Simplified, we consider that a CFO would be categorized squarely in the finance category.

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Future CFO

OCTOBER 27, 2020

TMF Group is a global provider of critical compliance and administrative services, with some 7,800 in-house experts across 80-plus jurisdictions. The Accounting & Tax report further explores the findings of the Global Business Complexity Index (GBCI) 2020, delving deeper into the nuances of accounting and tax laws and practices.

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Future CFO

SEPTEMBER 14, 2020

The Enron scandal, one of the largest accounting frauds seen over the last three decades, led the company to file for bankruptcy in 2001. One way in which auditor independence can be compromised is when auditors simultaneously provide audit and non-audit services (NAS) to clients, and as a result become more beholden to these clients.

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Future CFO

NOVEMBER 20, 2022

Cyberthreats and IT governance are among the top concerns of auditors in 2023, said Gartner recently when releasing the Gartner 2023 Audit Plan Hot Spots Report.

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Future CFO

JUNE 15, 2021

While 62% of organisations expect external audit fees to rise this year, they could combat this by automating their internal controls, said Gartner recently when releasing results of a survey of 166 publicly traded and privately held external audit firm clients across industries in March-April of 2021.

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PYMNTS

SEPTEMBER 10, 2019

In a statement, Coatue Management Senior Managing Director Thomas Laffont said that artificial intelligence (AI) enables AppZen to deploy more sophisticated analytics and automation within its expense management solution, which allows businesses to assess expenses, automate expense report audits, and identify savings opportunities. “AI

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CFO Share

APRIL 5, 2022

With audits ramping up and penalties exceeding $100,000, understanding sales and use tax is essential. The cost of sales tax non-compliance. Worst-case scenario, the state or municipality issues a tax audit and assessment, creating severe financial distress in the business. . Sales tax compliance services.

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The Charity CFO

APRIL 18, 2024

These challenges include financial issues, data security compliance, and talent retention problems. Compliance with Evolving Regulations Nonprofits are no strangers to regulatory and compliance issues. Audit and adjust technology and data practices based on current cybersecurity best practices. 2024 will be no different.

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Future CFO

NOVEMBER 2, 2020

China is the most complex jurisdiction for financial compliance in Asia Pacific while Hong Kong is the easiest, said TMF Group recently. By contrast, Hong Kong, Australia, Singapore, New Zealand and Philippines were seen as the least complex for multinational companies when it comes to accounting and tax laws and practices, the report states.

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