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7 Questions to Ask a Nonprofit Accountant

The Charity CFO

The right accountant can be the difference between an efficient accounting process and a total mess. That’s why it’s so important to know what to look for in a nonprofit accountant. The next step is to ask your potential nonprofit accountant a few questions to see if they’d be a good fit for your organization.

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Financial Reporting Drives Good Decisions

CFO Simplified

The company used Cash Basis accounting for their operating statements because taxes were calculated on a Cash Basis. When sales grew, profitability looked strong because cash came in within 48 hours, but the company’s bills weren’t due for 60 days. As a result, reporting always showed today’s sales with COGS from two months ago.

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Discovering The Tax Implications of Nonprofits Owning For-Profit Businesses

The Charity CFO

Does your nonprofit have ownership of a for-profit entity? Whether your organization owns a for-profit company outright or has limited ownership, a for-profit subsidiary can have serious tax implications for your nonprofit. Nonprofits with excess holdings may face an excise tax on the value of shares over the limit.

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Computer Retailer – Accounting Methods

CFO Simplified

But understanding your company’s profitability is critical to making the right decisions. Confusion over cash-versus-accrual reporting creates continuing questions for business owners. The business’ part-time CFO was providing financials that didn’t match the reports they received from their accountant.

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How Accounting Setup Can Affect an Organization Long-Term

The Charity CFO

However, that’s not the case with an organization’s accounting systems. Let’s take a closer look at nonprofit accounting systems, the most frequent mistakes, and how to avoid trouble down the road. It’s vital to get these right from the beginning or risk serious consequences in the future.

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The Complete Guide to Nonprofit Accounting Careers

The Charity CFO

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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Tea Leaves and Financial Statements – Something in Common?

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Financial reports contain the most important reading that a business owner looks at on a regular basis. And yet, for many business owners, reading financial statements can seem as helpful as reading tea leaves. Some of the issues that create confusion are the result of the way the reports are created. It’s that simple.