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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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What is Quality of Earnings?

CFO Share

What is the difference between a quality of earnings report and an audit? Audited financial statements focus on compliance with GAAP accounting standards, whereas Quality of Earnings reports focus on the company’s earnings history and potential. Reviews of account reconciliations, account aging, and composition.

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7 Essentials Of Nonprofit Financial Management

The Charity CFO

When creating your fiscal policy, ensure that it complies with the Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP). Bring GAAP compliance. It also involves staying up to date on the latest auditing standards, tax regulations, and IRS filing requirements. A Nonprofit Budget. Net assets (difference between revenue and expenses).

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The Basics of Nonprofit Bookkeeping

The Charity CFO

Nonprofits must maintain thorough and accurate financial records to comply with both Generally Accepted Accounting Principles ( GAAP ) and maintain their tax-exempt status with the IRS. Prepare bank reconciliations. With our nonprofit bookkeeping and accounting services, we’ll ensure your books are always audit-ready.

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Relieving the Pain of Year-End Close and Reporting

Planful

Intercompany reconciliations were a nightmare, with many phone calls to the foreign subs. Consolidating the financial results following US GAAP or IFRS guidelines, including these steps: Performing currency conversions. Managing complex intercompany reconciliations. I think we used Lotus 123.) Multiple reporting hierarchies.

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Making the Business Case for Cloud-Based Planning and Reporting

Planful

Not being compliant with US GAAP or IFRS. Lack of controls and audit trails. Time-consuming and costly audit process. Streamline adjustments and intercompany reconciliations by 50 – 80%. Improve audit trails, reduce audit costs. Challenges in consolidating multiple spreadsheets and correcting errors.

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Want a Smoother Year-End Close? Get it Right Each Month and Quarter

Planful

From the collection and consolidation of financial results, to the creation of year-end financial statements, to audits and regulatory filings – finance teams are often distraught throughout the process. These results then require consolidation following US GAAP or IFRS guidelines. Attend to Reconciliations Early.