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Fund Accounting for Nonprofits & Charities

The Charity CFO

Both Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP) and Financial Accounting Standards Board (FASB) 116/117 require at least a minimum level of fund reporting, so you’ll need it in order to pass an audit. And the more transparent your accounting system is, the more accountable you’ll be with the public and GAAP.

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2023 and Beyond: Budgeting & Planning with QuickBooks Online Advanced to Manage Through Constant Change

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In addition, here are key requirements to evaluate and prioritize as part of your budgeting and planning process to ensure you are ready for the year ahead. Real-time reporting – specifically around variance reporting, and alerting. Want to see it in action? Check out our video here.

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The Complete Guide to Nonprofit Accounting Careers

The Charity CFO

Myth #3: Nonprofit Accounting (GAAP) and the IRS Rules are the Same Another common misconception is that GAAP and IRS rules are the same when it comes to nonprofits, however, they are not. When you work in an environment that prioritizes these things, you’ll never have to wonder if everyone has the same goals.