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. Though both systems use the same numbers, looking at those numbers differently can give you a very different perspective on the state of your finances.

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The Charity CFO

APRIL 29, 2022

A financial statement audit is a thorough review of your financial statements to determine if your financial statements present fairly, in all material respects, in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles. Every number agrees to the relevant account balance or general ledger transaction.

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The Finance Weekly

DECEMBER 18, 2021

The job description for a financial controller and a CFO are eerily similar. A controller (or comptroller in government roles) is the company’s lead accountant and the one in charge of running day-to-day activities of the accounting department. According to Payscale , the average salary for a CFO is 1.5

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The Charity CFO

FEBRUARY 4, 2022

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. At The Charity CFO, we handle the books and all of your accounting needs. And it’s impossible to do that without accurate bookkeeping.

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The Charity CFO

JANUARY 17, 2022

The basic accounting principles for nonprofit organizations are the same as accounting for for-profit companies. . So let’s start with the basics, and later we’ll dig into some of the things that make nonprofit accounting unique. . The #1 accounting mistake that nonprofits make is hiring the wrong people to help them.

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Future CFO

JULY 21, 2024

While we need accountants with a strong foundation in accounting principles, data analysis skills, business acumen, we also need them to have a willingness to adapt to constant change. Today, accountants are strategic partners and widely regarded as the leaders of the future.

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The Charity CFO

JANUARY 13, 2022

Accounting for in-kind donations isn’t just important; it’s required for many nonprofit organizations. . Prepare financial statements per Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP). Typically, they’d use their standard hourly rate and the total number of volunteer hours spent on your organization. .

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The Finance Weekly

APRIL 21, 2024

What could go wrong if your Chief Financial Officer (CFO) is not effective in their job? What CFOs are Capable of Doing? Being a CFO is a top-tier position where you team up with the CEO and other leaders to steer a company toward success. A valuable CFO is not just a problem spotter but a solution-oriented thinker.

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Planful

JUNE 22, 2017

But in the accounting world, “financial consolidation” is a well-defined process that includes several complexities and accounting principles. Here are the key accounting consolidation steps in the finance consolidation process : Collecting trial balance data (e.g.,

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The Charity CFO

NOVEMBER 10, 2022

Yes, they might have a board member or volunteer who takes care of the finances, but they often lack specific expertise in nonprofit accounting. As a result, the organization might not adhere to Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP), which can trip them up come tax time or during an audit. Improves compliance.

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CFO News Room

NOVEMBER 2, 2022

I’ve experienced a small number of states that seem to believe Item 7 covers other business activities of the firm as well (not just those of the adviser’s related persons). if a related person of the adviser engages in one of the enumerated activities).

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