The Charity CFO

APRIL 5, 2022

Cash accounting does not comply with Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP) for nonprofit organizations. So if you expect to grow or search for new sources of funding, you’ll probably need to graduate to accrual-basis accounting. Don't hire the wrong accountant for your nonprofit!

Nonprofit 98

Nonprofit Accounting GAAP Auditing 98

The Charity CFO

FEBRUARY 25, 2022

It’s a list of the accounts you use in your organization to track your financial transactions. You don’t record any financial data in the Chart of Accounts itself; it’s like an organizational map of your accounting structure. What goes on the Chart of Accounts? Assets-1000s.

Nonprofit 98

Nonprofit Accounting Accounts Payable GAAP 98

The Charity CFO

JULY 19, 2024

As an executive-level role, the CFO is in charge of guiding the overall financial strategy of the organization. Nonprofit CFOs are also responsible for clearly and accurately reporting financial data to the board of directors. An accountant takes on a higher level of responsibility than a bookkeeper.

CFO 52

CFO Accounting Nonprofit General Ledger 52

Spreadym

OCTOBER 3, 2023

Budgeting and Forecasting: They have experience in creating and managing budgets, as well as forecasting financial performance based on historical data and future expectations. Strategic Thinking: FP&A candidates align financial goals with the company's strategic objectives, contributing to long-term planning and decision-making.

Financial Planning and Analysis (FP&A) 59

Financial Planning and Analysis (FP&A) Financial Analysis Financial Modeling Budgeting 59

The Charity CFO

JULY 12, 2024

Benefits of Accrual-Basis Accounting for Nonprofits Switching to accrual-based accounting can have a lot of benefits for nonprofit organizations. Improved Financial Transparency Accrual accounting provides stakeholders with a detailed view of your organization’s financial activities, improving trust and confidence.

Nonprofit 52

Nonprofit Accounting Budgeting GAAP 52

CFO Share

NOVEMBER 17, 2023

The Pros of AI in Bookkeeping The strong computational and comparative power of AI provides three distinct advantages: Efficiency: AI dramatically speeds up data processing, enabling faster financial reporting and analysis, crucial for timely business decisions.

Accounting Principles 52

Accounting Principles Accounting Startups Financial Data 52

Cube Software

MAY 10, 2023

This ensuresthe financial statements are accurate. It provides a true picture of company financial data used in decision-making. What if I use cash basis accounting? Cash basis accounting is an accounting method whereby income and expenses are recognized only when cash is exchanged.

GAAP 40

GAAP Profit and Loss Accounting Principles Financial Data 40

Spreadym

JUNE 19, 2023

It may take some time for users who are unfamiliar with accounting principles to become proficient in using the software. Limited Customization: While QuickBooks offers a wide range of features, it may not meet every specific cash flow management requirement or reporting preference.

Cash Flow Forecasting 52

Cash Flow Forecasting Invoicing Forecasting Accounts Payable 52

Musings on Markets

JULY 14, 2021

Almost in parallel, accounting as a profession found its footing and worked on creating rules that would apply to reporting, at least at publicly traded companies, with GAAP (Generally Accepted Accounting Principles) making its appearance in 1933.

GAAP 52

GAAP Forecasting Accounting Numbers 52