CFO Leadership

OCTOBER 10, 2023

This makes them versatile tools in various fields such as education, customer service, and even creative writing. 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.

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The Charity CFO

JANUARY 21, 2022

And the issue of restricted funds presents unique bookkeeping and accounting challenges for a nonprofit that a for-profit company doesn’t face. This accounting system is called fund accounting. This accounting system is called fund accounting. Who’s Required to Use Fund Accounting? .

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CFO Talks

JUNE 3, 2025

He instructs his managers to spend no more than 10 percent of their time on accounting and the rest interpreting what the numbers mean. The United Kingdoms National Audit Office has advised public entities to adopt rolling forecasts and scenario-based planning, particularly in uncertain environments. His track record speaks for itself.

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The Charity CFO

JULY 28, 2022

Updated standards on accounting for nonprofit leases ( ASC 842 ) go into effect this year for most organizations–and next year for the few remaining exceptions. We’ll tell you all you need to know about complying with these new rules when accounting for leases of all types. What is ASC 842 for nonprofit lease accounting?

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Future CFO

JUNE 24, 2024

The budget and forecast should reflect the Company’s plans, visions, expectations and educated guesses on the market trends. Yes, in the sense that there are a lot of analyses that can now be handled by Gen AI and No, because it transforms accountants from number crunchers to strategic advisors.

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The Charity CFO

MAY 6, 2022

Those numbers may be skewed by some outliers, like education, but, regardless, there is still a lot of federal money up for grabs. The UCG is too extensive to explain here, but these are a few requirements you should consider: You must have an accounting system in place. Do I need an audit to secure federal grant funds?

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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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CFO Share

JULY 16, 2024

A controller primarily oversees accounting processes, ensuring accurate financial records and compliance with regulations. Education and Experience Controllers typically have an accounting degree supplemented with an optional CPA or CMA and 10+ years of experience in managerial accounting.

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Future CFO

JULY 8, 2024

Editor’s note: Audit is much more than a compliance requirement and is definitely not a declining industry, said Narissa Chen (pictured), Partner, Head of Audit & Assurance, Forvis Mazars in Singapore. She shared with FutureCFO what a career in audit offers and how female professionals can become audit leaders.

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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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Bramasol

OCTOBER 2, 2024

The Importance of Education: Education is a fundamental human right and a key driver in economic development. Prioritizing education and skills development is necessary to remain resilient in a rapidly changing world and help bridge the digital divide in under-resourced communities.

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CFO Talks

JANUARY 22, 2025

With over two decades of professional experience spanning finance, accounting, and leadership, Henk’s journey began in high school, where his passion for numbers was ignited by managing his own small business and assisting with his fathers bookkeeping. Since high school I have loved accounting and mathematics.

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CFO Talks

OCTOBER 3, 2024

Aggressive Accounting Practices : Look out for unusual accounting entries, round-number transactions, or complex journal entries that lack clear justification. Common Payroll Fraud Tactics: Fictitious or Ghost Employees : Employees create fake personnel records to channel wages into their own accounts.

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CFO Talks

FEBRUARY 10, 2023

Stiles CFO Lili Grobler on what her auditing degree didn’t teach her Lili Grobler is the CFO of Stiles since 2016, a growing business based in George. In a corporate auditing firm, theoretically you only apply legislation and it’s like a ticking exercise, you did this, you didn’t do that. Fortunately, I love reading,” says Grobler. “If

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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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CFO Talks

MAY 14, 2025

Braun Southern Africa and a Professor of Finance and Accounting at Monarch Business School Switzerland , Scott exemplifies the strategic depth and global agility that todays finance leaders need. His mantra: Formal education will get you a job, self-education will make you rich. Currently serving as the Group CFO for B.

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CFO Talks

OCTOBER 28, 2024

I passed my first year Accountancy in 1971 as an extra subject for my BSc. As an investor, since 1969, I had to work through audited financial statements. I supervised more than 200 M research students and 18 doctoral candidates to completion, some in banking and in accounting. Understanding basic financial accounting.

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The Charity CFO

MAY 18, 2022

But when public funds are at risk (in the form of donations and grants ) an accountability system must be employed to ensure funds are used appropriately. The board of directors is the core element of this accountability system. If your nonprofit requires an audit, the board should engage directly with the audit firm.

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PYMNTS

MAY 16, 2018

SOC 2 was developed by the American Institute of Certified Public Accountants (also known as AICPA) and exists as an auditing process aimed at ensuring that service providers maintain and manage customer data in a safe manner. A SOC 2 Type II review will include the testing of these controls.

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Boston Startup CFO

APRIL 3, 2023

Financial accounting: A topic that can easily disorient even the most driven entrepreneurs. As a trailblazer exploring unknown territories, you must equip yourself with the appropriate knowledge and tools to make educated decisions that guide your enterprise towards success.

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Accounting Accounting Principles GAAP Startups 52

The Charity CFO

NOVEMBER 10, 2022

What should you look for when evaluating nonprofit accounting services? 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. Benefits of Nonprofit Accounting Services. Saves time and money.

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CFO Talks

NOVEMBER 11, 2024

Also honored with Standard Bank Eswatini’s BLUE SHEroes Award and recognized by the Eswatini Institute of Accountants. Then I was introduced to accounts in high school, and I just loved the challenge of balancing the balance sheet and cash flows. That just blew me away, it will forever be a pivotal moment in my life.

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CFO Leadership

OCTOBER 18, 2023

This makes them versatile tools in various fields such as education, customer service, and even creative writing. 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 52

Accounting Finance Auditing IFRS 52

CFO Talks

SEPTEMBER 30, 2024

This is not just an accounting issue; it’s a symptom of a broader problem that threatens our ability to compete in the global economy. At the heart of this issue is IAS 38 , the international accounting standard for intangible assets, which may be doing more harm than good for South Africa’s economic ambitions.

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CFO Share

JULY 19, 2023

The biggest challenges facing accounts payable are chaos, maintenance cost, and fraud. Bring order to Accounts Payable. An AP digital transformation centralizes all bill receipts into one inbox, eliminates paper and associated data “blackholes,” and maintains clear audit records of all activity.

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The Charity CFO

MARCH 24, 2022

The education first department reported Inconsistencies to the USDA in 2020. And in early 2021, the department labeled Feeding Our Future “seriously defective” due to incomplete financial audits and lapsed IRS nonprofit registration. How was this fraud uncovered? Now, the BIG question— how did this happen ? .

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The Charity CFO

APRIL 2, 2024

Managing a nonprofit can be complex, especially when it comes to nonprofit accounting. Finding the right accounting partner for your nonprofit is essential to the financial success of your nonprofit organization. That’s why you need a strong accounting partner who specializes in nonprofits.

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CFO Leadership

AUGUST 12, 2021

This initiative brings together members from historically underrepresented groups to discuss issues that are important to them along with educational and networking opportunities. Kim Ngyuen came to the US from Vietnam to further her education and obtained her MBA with a concentration in Accounting at Albertus Magnus College.

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PYMNTS

JANUARY 10, 2019

Now, analysts at the International Federation of Accountants (IFAC) are urging ERM to move beyond the c-suite. Professional accountants are well-positioned to better serve the organizations they work for by enabling effective enterprise risk management that identifies both risks and opportunities for the business,” the CEO noted.

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Planful

SEPTEMBER 1, 2016

In early August, I was asked to speak at the annual meeting of the American Accounting Association (AAA). The AAA has been around for 100 years and is a community of accounting educators. Hip, Cool, and Relevant Accounting Technologies. His main message was that ERPs are no longer the center of the accounting universe.

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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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Accounts Payable Accounting Auditing Invoicing 40

The Charity CFO

APRIL 25, 2024

For nonprofit organizations, accounting comes with a lot of complexity. Instead of slow, paper-driven, backward-looking accounting, these organizations are moving quickly through digital integrations allowing them to focus on their core responsibilities. What is the actual goal in a nonprofit accounting setup?

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PYMNTS

NOVEMBER 20, 2020

For Andy Brown , CFO at education technology company Chegg , there was a plethora of opportunities to embrace by collaborating with third-party FinTech partners. Payables and accounting operations overall — "the machinery of paying and getting paid," as Brown explained — topped the list.

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E78 Partners

JUNE 16, 2025

Lack of Post-Close Accountability: When integration becomes a side initiative instead of a core leadership priority, execution suffers. Without clear accountability, performance tracking, and executive sponsorship, initiatives drift and value erodes. Mattel and The Learning Company (1998) – $3.8

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The Charity CFO

APRIL 19, 2022

In our experience, nonprofits with little in reserve and/or low cash balances tend to have financial management challenges, often including: Poor collection of accounts or pledges receivable. Has the Department of Labor audited your organization for misclassifying contractors as employees? Red Flag #5: No Accountant or Bookkeeper.

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Nonprofit Compliance Auditing Accounting 87

CFO News Room

DECEMBER 16, 2022

They may work in various industries, such as investment firms, accounting firms, banks, or the government. Chief compliance officers often have a degree in finance, law, accounting, or business administration. They must also help customers understand their coverage, file claims, and manage their accounts. Senior Accountants.

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CFO News Room

JANUARY 19, 2023

They also offer educational resources to help users learn the basics of investing. The primary source of revenue for Robinhood is the interest they earn on customer funds held in Robinhood accounts. What kind of security measures does Robinhood have in place to protect my account? How Does Robinhood Make Money?

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