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Revenue Recognition for Nonprofits: 4 Mistakes to Avoid

The Charity CFO

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. Not Recognizing Revenue at the Right Time.

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Top 5 Mistakes Caught in a Nonprofit Audit

The Charity CFO

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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Nonprofit Tax Filing: 7 Steps to Peace of Mind

The Charity CFO

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.