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Why You May Need an Audit – and What You Should Get Instead

The Charity CFO

Does the idea of a financial audit on your nonprofit leave you feeling nervous? For many nonprofits, a full financial audit can help ensure the accuracy of their financial recordkeeping. Luckily, not all financial situations require an audit. However, it can also feel invasive and overwhelming.

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The future of sustainability reporting in the finance function

Future CFO

"It is absolutely critical businesses implement an accounting and reporting system for their ESG data that is as auditable, transparent, and reliable as their financial data accounting," Hasenoehrl says, "2024 is the year we have to start treating enterprise carbon data the same way we treat financial data."

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Embracing AI in Finance and Accounting: Balancing Risk and Innovation

CFO Leadership

AI driven automation is expected to extend to more complex tasks such as, audits, risk management, and financial planning and analysis. As AI permeates finance, questions about its compliance with audits and financial governance will arise. With a large and diverse enough data set (e.g.

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Defining Your Nonprofit KPIs

The Charity CFO

Give you the ability to make data-driven decisions. Complete a KPI Audit A needs assessment and KPI audit can help you determine the most important KPIs for your organization. To perform an audit, you’ll need to consider your current data sets. Do You Struggle to Make Sense of Your Financial Statements?

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Finding the Right Accounting Partner

CFO Plans

Whether you need outsourced bookkeeping services or advanced financial reporting, your partner should be able to accommodate your needs without disruption. Evaluating Security and Compliance When it comes to financial data, security and compliance are non-negotiable.

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How Tech Can Help Uncover The Story Behind Financial Data

PYMNTS

.” Some experts are worried a similar trend can be seen within the financial functions of the enterprise itself, with automated accounting and forecasting capabilities now offered quicker and more accurately via robots than humans. The nature of financial reporting is to communicate facts aggregated using accounting rules.

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The Relationship Between a Fractional CFO and Your Public Accounting Firm

Beacon CFO Plus

Define Roles and Responsibilities: The CFO typically focuses on financial strategy, planning, and management, while the accounting firm handles compliance, audits, and financial reporting. They should have a clear process for sharing information and data. Keep in mind the things a fractional CFO will not do.