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When Does Your Nonprofit Need an Audit?

The Charity CFO

Contrary to what many people envision, a nonprofit audit doesn’t usually start with a letter from the IRS. Instead, an independent nonprofit audit is something you choose to build trust in your nonprofit organization. An audit can be a critical step for a growing nonprofit that needs to raise increasing amounts of funds.

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5 Steps to Prepare your Organization for a Financial Audit

E78 Partners

Audits, while essential for maintaining the integrity and trustworthiness of an organization’s financial reporting, can be a daunting task. This article will delve deeper into five preparation steps, drawing from insights of our leading industry experts, to help your organization gear up for a successful audit.

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Updated Accounting Standards for In-Kind Donations (2022)

The Charity CFO

But the deadline for making the changes has passed, and the FINAL deadline (for interim reporting periods) is coming up next month. So now is the perfect time to make sure you report in kind gift donations in compliance with GAAP standards in 2022. When do the changes to in kind gift reporting go into effect?

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Revenue Recognition for Nonprofits: 4 Mistakes to Avoid

The Charity CFO

All these sources must be carefully managed to ensure compliance with Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP) and guidelines. This accounting principle outlines specific criteria that must be met before revenue can be recorded in financial statements. Undergo annual financial audits. Receive grants.

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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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How Do I Forecast with Tax Code 280E?

CFO Share

The difference between cost of goods sold and ordinary business expenses is well defined in Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP) but routinely ignored by small business bookkeeping services. Even worse, an IRS income tax return does not follow the same rules as GAAP. Interest expense. R&D expenses. state income tax).

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Nonprofit Accounting Services: The Right Solution

The Charity CFO

As a result, the organization might not adhere to Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP), which can trip them up come tax time or during an audit. Sound financial management helps avoid jeopardizing tax-exempt status and the success of your operation. . Generates accurate financial reports.