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The problem that made ‘zero-based budgeting’ unachievable just got solved

CFO Dive

Accounting for every dollar was largely just an elusive aspiration in finance circles — until artificial intelligence arrived, writes Globality’s Seth Catalli.

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Union Budget 2024: What is Vote on Account and how is it different from Interim Budget?

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Since the country is heading for Lok Sabha elections, Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman will not be presenting a full-fledged Budget for the financial year 2024-25, but instead will be presenting an interim budget or vote on account. ETBFSI explains you what is a Vote on Account and how is it different from Interim Budget.

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Comparing Your Nonprofit Budget to Actual

The Charity CFO

One of the best ways to get a quick read on your organization’s financial health is to compare your nonprofit budget to actual performance. A budget to actual analysis helps you look at your estimated revenue and expense versus what your organization actually saw. This helps improve donor confidence in your organization.

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Budget Tracking for Nonprofits

The Charity CFO

Budget tracking is the process of monitoring your nonprofit’s income and expenses to ensure they stay within your planned budget. Effective budget tracking is essential to financial transparency, efficient resource allocation, and strategic planning for your nonprofit. But your budget shouldn’t be a “set it and forget it” plan.

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Your Budget is Wrong… and That’s Okay!

CFO Selections

The first thing you need to know when creating a budget is that it is wrong from the start. In the world of accounting and finance, we like things to be precise and tie out neatly. A budget, on the other hand, is meant to be a predictive tool and a roadmap to help you get to where you are going.

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Collaborative Budgeting Process

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Collaborative budgeting is an approach to financial planning and management that involves the active participation of multiple individuals or teams within an organization. It goes beyond the traditional top-down budgeting process, where senior management sets financial targets and allocates resources.

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How to Fix Your Nonprofit Accounting

The Charity CFO

Your nonprofit accounting system might not be the most exciting part of your organization, but it’s one of the most important aspects. An effective accounting system helps you stay in compliance with tax and legal regulations–helping you maintain your exempt status. However, effective accounting isn’t just about following rules.