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Independent audit requirements for a nonprofit

The Charity CFO

The word audit can invoke instant fear and dread. Whether it’s an IRS audit, external audit, or even an internal audit, the process can feel burdensome and worrying. Contrary to popular belief, most audits are not conducted to detect a problem. Should My Nonprofit Obtain an Independent Audit?

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Audit committees, independent directors should ask questions to auditors and CFOs: NFRA Chair

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The audit committees and the independent directors should regularly communicate with auditors throughout the year and should not limit their role to reviewing the audit report only at the end of the audit, Ajay Bhushan Pandey tells ETCFO in an interview.

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The role of sustainability reporting in audit talent attraction

Future CFO

An interest in sustainability reporting and assurance presents talent opportunities among audit professionals, but may imply a lack of clear purpose in financial statement audits, according to a joint study by the Association of Chartered Certified Accountants and the Chartered Accountants Australia and New Zealand.

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Stiles CFO Lili Grobler on what her auditing degree didn’t teach her

CFO Talks

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.

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From Controller to CFO: What Changes?

CFO Talks

From Controller to CFO: What Changes? Moving from being a Controller to a CFO is a big step up. Both the CFO and Controller deal with the company’s finances, but they focus on different things. The CFO, however, looks at the bigger picture. It’s like going from keeping score to calling the plays.

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992: Unlocking Holistic Company Performance | Udit Tibrewal, CFO, Anomali

CFO Thought Leader

Kicking off his career fresh out of school, Udit Tibrewal joined the audit practice of PricewaterhouseCoopers (PwC) in New Delhi, where he set about learning the intricate workings of financial compliance. jb “As you step into the CFO role, remember to balance strategic vision with attention to detail.

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A finance leader's guide for successful audit

Future CFO

In today's fast-paced world, creating an effective audit procedure is critical for companies to remain competitive and adhere to evolving regulations. Through this, companies can be certain their audits are completed accurately and quickly. The post A finance leader's guide for successful audit appeared first on FutureCFO.