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Financial Accounting Hierarchy - By JP Puchulu

Boston Startup CFO

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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Strategic HR Focus at Year-End

VCFO

A common outcome of this mindset is a rationalization on the part of the CEO that they (perhaps along with the CFO) can adequately represent the views of People Ops as strategic planning commences, check some HR-oriented items off the list themselves, and not bring focused People Operations expertise to the table.

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Finance vs. Accounting

CFO Simplified

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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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. Improves compliance. Saves time and money.

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Five Key Aspects of Accountability in Business

VCFO

Five Key Aspects of Accountability in Your Business Inflation issues and supply chain woes aren’t going away anytime soon. To manage effectively, minimize negative business impacts, and gain a competitive edge in a disruptive environment like the one we find ourselves in now, strategic clarity and a strong supportive plan are musts.

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Small Business Accounting Software FreshBooks Rolls Out In UK

PYMNTS

With a continuation of its global expansion, small business accounting software maker FreshBooks has rolled out in the United Kingdom. The firm is also rolling out a new set of functions geared toward Biritsh business needs, Accounting Today reported. per news in December.

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Lease Accounting Updates that May Impact Your Business

VCFO

ASC 842 is a new accounting standard set forth by the Financial Accounting Standards Board (FASB). These impacts will include major changes to accounting practices and financial reporting, as well as increased scrutiny of contracts, service agreements, and all leases starting now and moving forward. A Lease or Not a Lease?