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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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How to Prepare for a Financial Audit

CFO Share

Embarking on your first financial audit can be nerve-wracking. This article includes small business accounting tips to prepare for an audit while minimizing its expenses and findings. An audit evaluates: Compliance with accounting standards (GAAP or IFRS.) Do not expect to walk away from an audit with zero findings.

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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 is not just because of the intricacies and specificities required by the auditing standards but also due to the numerous challenges faced by organizations in the run-up to an audit.

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Richard Buckley joins vcfo Austin as Consulting CFO

VCFO

After he graduated, he went to work as an audit manager for Deloitte, Haskins & Sells (now Deloitte). He has worked as audit manager and controller for topline public (SEC) companies such as American Home Products, Estée Lauder, Quaker State, and GTE. He earned his CPA license and was promoted twice in four years.

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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. Failing to recognize revenue properly may lead to inaccurate financial reporting, which could result in penalties, restrictions, and audits. 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. For instance, could financial statements generated by ChatGPT withstand audit scrutiny?

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Updated Accounting Standards for In-Kind Donations (2022)

The Charity CFO

So now is the perfect time to make sure you report in kind gift donations in compliance with GAAP standards in 2022. The changes to in kind donation reporting are specifically for organizations that follow generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP) in preparing their financial statements.