The Charity CFO

MARCH 27, 2024

As a nonprofit leader, you’ve probably heard of QuickBooks or may have even used it before. And you might be wondering if you can use QuickBooks for your nonprofit accounting. The answer is yes, QuickBooks Online can be configured for nonprofit use. Nonprofits also need to record expense receipts.

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The Charity CFO

APRIL 1, 2024

Implementing technology into your nonprofit accounting process can help solve a variety of issues—from tracking receipts to properly recording donations. In most cases, technology helps improve the efficiency and accuracy of nonprofit accounting. Nonprofits are subject to a lot of legal and financial scrutiny.

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The Charity CFO

MARCH 22, 2024

How does your nonprofit make strategic decisions? Additionally, leaders can use data to tell the story of their organizations, giving you a better overall picture of the state of your nonprofit. Learn more about using data for decision-making in your nonprofit in this complete guide. What Does Nonprofit Data Look Like?

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VCFO

JUNE 29, 2023

Restoring and Ensuring Effective Nonprofit Finance Practices Decades ago, healthcare trailblazer Sister Irene Kraus moved her mantra of “No Margin. And when shortcomings and lapses in those crucial cornerstones persist in a nonprofit, so too do risks to the organization and those they serve. No Mission.” into the limelight.

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The Charity CFO

APRIL 20, 2023

How can nonprofit accounting software help your organization with efficiency? However, nonprofit organizations face unique accounting challenges and not all commercial accounting software may be equipped to handle. Where to start with nonprofit accounting software Nonprofits have to comply with strict financial accounting standards.

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The Charity CFO

DECEMBER 15, 2023

While the nature of a nonprofit means you’re focusing more on your mission than making money, bringing in revenue is still essential. Accurate revenue recognition, classification, and records are some of the most important aspects of nonprofit accounting. That depends on your organization’s size and complexity.

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The Charity CFO

JANUARY 12, 2024

If you dream of devoting more time to a cause you believe in and taking it to the next level, you might ponder starting a nonprofit. The prospect of serving your community is certainly a calling worth pursuing, and nonprofits serve an essential role in their clients’ lives. 5 Reasons Why You Shouldn’t Start a Nonprofit 1.

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The Charity CFO

OCTOBER 16, 2023

It may not seem like a significant aspect of your organization’s financial situation, but picking the right nonprofit banking partner is one of the most vital decisions leaders can make. Use your network throughout the nonprofit community to get some firsthand thoughts on various banks.

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The Charity CFO

FEBRUARY 4, 2022

Do a Google search on nonprofit bookkeeping, and you’ll find page after page of articles on nonprofit accounting. Because while nonprofit bookkeeping and accounting are related, they’re not the same thing. Furthermore, nonprofit bookkeeping differs in some critical ways from for-profit bookkeeping too.

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The Charity CFO

OCTOBER 4, 2022

million nonprofits globally. To ensure that a nonprofit runs efficiently, several people work behind the scenes to make things much easier, and one of those people is the operations manager. The operations manager might be the secret weapon of the most successful nonprofits we know. There are more than 1.54

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The Charity CFO

NOVEMBER 30, 2023

Most nonprofit leaders aren’t accountants and the thought of getting audited is a sizable fear. Luckily, being prepared can help you avoid accounting mistakes that could come up in a nonprofit audit. This guide will help you better understand the common mistakes nonprofits make in their accounting systems.

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The Charity CFO

APRIL 13, 2023

Nonprofit financial management is one of the primary concerns for organizations. Nonprofits are special types of organizations, in both their structure and their purpose. This meaning is the driving force behind what nonprofit organizations do day in and day out. Compliance requirements vary by state and funding sources.

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The Charity CFO

APRIL 29, 2022

Many nonprofit organizations both large and small need to undergo a financial statement audit every year. Preparing for a nonprofit audit can be overwhelming and anxiety-filled, especially if it’s your first audit or you don’t have a strong and experienced financial team. How to prepare for your nonprofit audit: Step 1: The Roadmap.

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The Charity CFO

MAY 31, 2022

It’s a myth that all stakeholders need to be experts in every aspect of nonprofit finances. Even on nonprofit financial committees, some members may be skilled in accounting, others in banking, and others in investing or financial analysis. Because the basics of nonprofit finances are easy to grasp. . Is that the case here?

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The Charity CFO

MAY 30, 2023

Managing payroll for nonprofit organizations comes with unique requirements and considerations. Ensuring that your nonprofit payroll services are up to the task of withholding payroll taxes, complying with grant regulations, and ensuring compliance and transparency can be a huge lift.

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The Charity CFO

NOVEMBER 8, 2023

But it’s often not the case at many charities and nonprofits, which can gauge an employee’s value by their impact, not just their hours spent in the office. Both of these are vital to operating in the most efficient way possible, allowing the most funding and effort to go toward the nonprofit’s mission.

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The Charity CFO

SEPTEMBER 11, 2023

Taxes are rarely anyone’s idea of fun, but meeting nonprofit tax deadlines is critical to keeping even the most successful and impactful charities running. Unfortunately, they can often sneak up on busy nonprofit leaders, leading to a last-minute scramble to file – or worse. Read on as we break down the basics.

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The Charity CFO

AUGUST 15, 2023

The nonprofit sector is full of rewarding and impactful careers because it plays a crucial role in addressing various social, environmental, and humanitarian challenges. In this section, we will debunk the three most common nonprofit accounting myths. However, most of it is actually the same. However, most of it is actually the same.

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The Charity CFO

MAY 19, 2023

Cash management for a nonprofit organization is possibly the most important consideration for success. In a previous article, we discussed the benefits, risks, and compliance requirements of outsourcing bookkeeping for nonprofit organizations. This supports informed decisions about spending, budgeting, and resource allocation.

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The Charity CFO

JULY 17, 2023

Just like a human body’s health situation can be complex, nonprofit financial health is similarly nuanced. That’s why staying financially healthy and keeping your nonprofit in tip-top shape requires the occasional “checkup” to see where you’re doing well and where you can improve.

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The Charity CFO

DECEMBER 21, 2021

Many nonprofit founders think that they won’t have to worry about taxes. So if you’re new to nonprofit accounting , you shouldn’t make too many assumptions about which taxes you will (or won’t) have to pay. . A note on the term “nonprofit:” There are 27 different nonprofits types in the federal tax code.

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The Charity CFO

SEPTEMBER 14, 2022

If you know only one thing about 501(c)(3) nonprofit organizations , you probably know that they don’t pay federal taxes on their income. . So how do you know if your nonprofit organization has taxable unrelated business income? Not Sure If Your Nonprofit Income Is Taxable Or Not? But what if I told you that’s not always true?

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The Charity CFO

APRIL 19, 2022

As a CPA working exclusively with nonprofits and a former nonprofit auditor, I’ve looked at thousands of nonprofit financial statements over the past 10 years. Over the years, I’ve identified a set of 5 nonprofit financial red flags that are fairly common and almost always lead to trouble sooner or later.

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The Charity CFO

MAY 11, 2023

Bookkeeping is a critical component of running a successful nonprofit organization. However, managing bookkeeping in-house can be time-consuming and expensive, which is why many nonprofits are turning to outsourced bookkeeping services. As a leader, you’ll have to determine what is right for your nonprofit.

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The Charity CFO

FEBRUARY 27, 2023

Does your organization get bogged down with nonprofit treasurer duties? Nonprofits don’t exist for the purpose of earning profits. With that being said, money is central to a nonprofit’s success. How does a nonprofit manage its money? One of the most important board members for a nonprofit is the treasurer.

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The Charity CFO

DECEMBER 30, 2021

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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The Charity CFO

DECEMBER 27, 2023

As a small nonprofit, it can be difficult to determine what benefits mean the most to your employees, especially if you’re working within a strict budget. This nonprofit employee benefits guide goes through the most common types of benefits and how you can add them to your benefits offerings. Get the free guide!

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Centage

NOVEMBER 8, 2023

Building and maintaining an effective budget is daunting no matter what industry you’re in — but financial planning for nonprofits is especially tough. The specific circumstances of how nonprofits operate and get funded adds a layer of complexity to their FP&A processes. No programming. No formulas.

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The Charity CFO

JANUARY 11, 2023

Revenue recognition for nonprofits may seem fairly straightforward, but has unique complexities with important compliance consequences. Nonprofits rely on a mix of sources for their income, from fundraising, grants, and investments to earned income and individual contributions. Nonprofits that do not have set programs.

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The Charity CFO

JANUARY 5, 2023

Many nonprofit organizations tend to let their financial management slip on the backburner as they get busy fulfilling their mission. Without a good grasp of your finances, your nonprofit risks: Exposure to fraud. Tax issues and non-compliance with regulatory requirements. Nonprofit fiscal policy. A Nonprofit Budget.

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The Charity CFO

JUNE 7, 2023

Nonprofit financial statements. Is this just a necessary evil just to meet compliance requirements , and make sure there’s enough cash in the bank? The categorization of uses may vary depending on the specific context and goals of your nonprofit organization.

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The Charity CFO

JUNE 19, 2023

If your nonprofit is growing, you have a lot on your plate. But one of the most underrated things you can do to make life easier and improve your future prospects is to work with a nonprofit financial advisor. Read on as we explore more about this crucial role and how it can help your nonprofit.

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The Charity CFO

JANUARY 26, 2023

Nonprofit leaders have an especially hard time understanding, preparing and filing their returns. You see, a 501 nonprofit corporation is recognized as tax-exempt by the IRS but this doesn’t mean they are exempt from filing taxes. Fortunately, filing taxes for a nonprofit doesn’t need to be stressful.

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The Charity CFO

NOVEMBER 10, 2022

What should you look for when evaluating nonprofit accounting services? Nonprofit organizations exist to further a mission or goal. The truth is, many nonprofits tend to fumble when it comes to their books. . Benefits of Nonprofit Accounting Services. Improves compliance. Boosts donor confidence.

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The Charity CFO

NOVEMBER 17, 2022

Financial planning and budgeting are vital for the success and sustainability of any nonprofit organization. . By taking the time to assess your current financial situation and map out your anticipated income and expenses for the year ahead, you can make sure that your nonprofit is on track to meet its goals. Allocate resources.

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The Charity CFO

DECEMBER 22, 2022

Is your nonprofit using 1099 best practices? Nonprofits rely on the generosity of donors and volunteers to support their mission and achieve their goals. But, just like for-profit businesses, nonprofit organizations must also navigate complex tax laws and regulations to remain compliant. This is where form 1099 comes in.

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Collectiv

JUNE 13, 2023

Nonprofit organizations are essential for our communities, yet they’re often underfunded. Solid processes around nonprofit data give you critical information to highlight unique aspects of your organization, boost morale, increase credibility, enhance transparency, and build community awareness to support your mission.

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