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? But what if I told you that’s not always true? This is called the unrelated business income tax, or UBIT.

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The Charity CFO

JANUARY 31, 2022

The Statement of Activities is the Income Statement of a nonprofit organization. As a nonprofit, you call the difference between revenue and expenses the change in net assets. . As a nonprofit, you call the difference between revenue and expenses the change in net assets. . Or profit. . What’s on the Statement of Activities?

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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

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. What is cash management?

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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. Saves time and money. data entry, invoicing, and report generation).

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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

JUNE 29, 2022

Nonprofits teams have a tendency to break into silos that don’t communicate well with each other, like fundraising, programs, finance, HR. In her current role, she helps coordinate and direct the work of several outsourced teams to ensure her organization hits their goals and stays on budget. Listen to the podcast here ??. Or here ??.

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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

JANUARY 25, 2022

The Statement of Financial Position is the Balance Sheet of a nonprofit organization. It gives you a snapshot of a nonprofit’s financial health at a point in time by displaying what the organization owns (assets), what it owes to others (liabilities), and its value (net assets). And it’s a requirement for a nonprofit audit.

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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

MARCH 24, 2022

Nonprofit fraud makes for great headlines— like the Minnesota nonprofit Feeding Our Future accused this year of squandering $48 million of federal funding on luxurious trips, fancy mansions, and other personal costs. . According to The New York Times , the value of nonprofit fraud is approximately $40-50 Billion each year.

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The Charity CFO

JULY 28, 2022

Updated standards on accounting for nonprofit leases ( ASC 842 ) go into effect this year for most organizations–and next year for the few remaining exceptions. What is ASC 842 for nonprofit lease accounting? And the rule changes will impact a large percentage of nonprofit organizations. When does ASC 842 take effect?

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The Charity CFO

SEPTEMBER 22, 2022

Nonprofits exist to meet a societal need or provide a public benefit. Unlike an organization whose primary goal is to make money, nonprofits exist to meet a community’s needs. That said, while it’s not your primary purpose, your nonprofit must find ways to make money. . How do nonprofits make money?

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The Charity CFO

JANUARY 13, 2022

In-kind donations help your nonprofit get the resources you need to carry out your programs without asking for more cash. Almost any non-cash gift to your nonprofit can be considered an in-kind donation, but most of them fall into one of two categories: goods or services. . Why accounting for in-kind donations matters.

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The Charity CFO

APRIL 8, 2022

Starting a nonprofit organization can be confusing and tricky, especially if it’s your first time and you don’t have any experience filling out a 501c(3) application. However, filling out the application is an essential step in setting up a nonprofit charity with the full benefits of tax-exempt status.

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The Charity CFO

NOVEMBER 23, 2022

The finance director role is critical to the success of any nonprofit, making it one of the most important hires an organization can make. Here’s a look at some of the qualifications you should look for in a nonprofit finance director and tips on how to verify those qualifications: Qualifications For A Nonprofit Finance Director.

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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.

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The Charity CFO

JANUARY 17, 2022

If you’re like most nonprofit leaders, you’re not researching nonprofit accounting basics to satisfy your curiosity. with this overview of nonprofit accounting basics. . What is nonprofit accounting? The basic accounting principles for nonprofit organizations are the same as accounting for for-profit companies. .

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The Charity CFO

APRIL 25, 2024

For nonprofit organizations, accounting comes with a lot of complexity. In this case study, we’ll explore real stories of nonprofits who have transformed their organizations by using technology to streamline their financial infrastructure. Let’s meet these organizations. This is built upon our mission and values.”

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The Charity CFO

FEBRUARY 2, 2022

Every tax exempt nonprofit must file IRS Form 990 (Return of Organization Exempt from Income Tax) every year. That’s right, your nonprofit needs to file an IRS return. In fact, as a nonprofit organization, the expectations for transparency and accountability are higher than those for for-profit businesses.

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The Charity CFO

APRIL 5, 2022

But that’s not quite true—nonprofits face a decision between 2 different accounting methods for tracking their financial activity: cash accounting vs. accrual accounting. Is your nonprofit required to use accrual accounting? So which accounting method is right for you? Cash vs. Accrual Accounting: What’s the difference?

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The Charity CFO

APRIL 15, 2022

During the “Great Recession,” nonprofits have lost their accountants and financial directors at record rates. At the same time, hundreds of nonprofits are waking up to realize that the financial structure they’ve always relied on doesn’t work as well any more. So why do accountants leave nonprofit organizations?

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The Charity CFO

MAY 2, 2022

W atchdog organizations, large donors, and grantmakers regularly use your 990 to uncover a nonprofit’s financial health in just a few seconds. Just by reading these three section of the 990, your donors can get a pretty accurate picture of the financial health of your nonprofit. . Let’s get started! ?? Parts I, VII, and X.

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The Charity CFO

FEBRUARY 23, 2022

For over 20 years, nonprofits struggled to take data privacy seriously. This week on A Modern Nonprofit Podcast we discuss today’s biggest cybersecurity threat and how nonprofits can use technology without putting themselves at risk. How nonprofits can use technology to work smarter without putting themselves at greater risk.

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The Charity CFO

MAY 6, 2022

According to The Nonprofit Times, almost 80% of all nonprofit revenue comes from the US government in the form of federal grant funding or fees for services. Those numbers may be skewed by some outliers, like education, but, regardless, there is still a lot of federal money up for grabs. What do I need to be eligible for federal funds?

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The Charity CFO

APRIL 6, 2022

Why is it so hard for nonprofits to find the help they need? From choosing a fundraising software to getting financial advice to finding a grant writer, nonprofits struggle to find good help. So how did a former VP at Goldman Sachs end up serving nonprofits? And what can the for-profit world learn from the nonprofit world?

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The Charity CFO

MARCH 2, 2022

“I don’t know if my nonprofit’s accounting systems are bad… and I probably won’t know for sure until something bad happens.”. 99% of nonprofit founders we work with don’t have a background in finance. For more nonprofit accounting resources check out www.thecharitycfo.com. ?? A Modern Nonprofit Podcast.

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