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FASB tees up GAAP codification cleanup for comment

CFO Dive

The codification, effectively the bible for generally accepted accounting principles, was last updated in 2020.

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Cross-Listed Companies, Navigating International Reporting Standards 

CFO Talks

For example, while South African companies follow International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS), the US requires compliance with its Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP). IFRS is principles-based and allows for some judgment in financial reporting, while GAAP is more rigid, rules-based, and less forgiving.

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The Dual Purposes of Accounting and Fundraising Software

The Charity CFO

This makes it challenging to create technology that tracks data for fundraising purposes while still following accounting principles. Instead, accounting software prioritizes accuracy, standardization, and regulatory compliance. For nonprofits, GAAP ensures transparency, accuracy, and consistency in financial statements.

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PayPal And The Rewards Of Non-GAAP Accounting

PYMNTS

Nowadays, companies report for both generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP) and non-GAAP numbers, as mandated by the Securities and Exchange Commission. If GAAP is used, operating income came in at $430 million for the latest quarter, up 16 percent from a year ago. Not too shabby.

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Parallel Accounting is a Key Tool for Global Companies with Multiple Reporting Requirements

Bramasol

One important side effect of the ongoing trend toward globalization is the need to comply with a range of different accounting principles as well as with disparate reporting and compliance mandates. Parallel Ledgers - in which multiple ledgers are used, with an accounting principle applied to each ledger.

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Revenue Recognition for Nonprofits: 4 Mistakes to Avoid

The Charity CFO

All these sources must be carefully managed to ensure compliance with Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP) and guidelines. Revenue recognition is an accounting process of properly identifying when income has been earned. It’s important to recognize revenue when it’s earned and not before or after.

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When Does Your Nonprofit Need an Audit?

The Charity CFO

When you pass the audit, you’ll receive a clean bill of health from your auditor and a professional opinion stating the accuracy and validity of your accounting records. It assures outside observers that “the organization’s financial records meet generally accepted accounting principles.”