The Charity CFO

JANUARY 5, 2022

Functional expense reporting confuses many first-time nonprofit bookkeepers and executives. But it is need-to-know-information in the nonprofit world. Because you’re required to report functional expenses to complete your IRS 990 and maintain nonprofit status. Don't hire the wrong accountant for your nonprofit!

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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. But accounting for in-kind donations presents its own unique challenges. Accounting for in-kind donations isn’t just important; it’s required for many nonprofit organizations. .

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The Charity CFO

JANUARY 11, 2023

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. Nonprofits that do not have set programs.

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The Charity CFO

MAY 10, 2022

If your nonprofit uses donations of supplies, services, and even time to help fund your operations, you need to know about recent changes in accounting standards for in kind donations. So now is the perfect time to make sure you report in kind gift donations in compliance with GAAP standards in 2022. Who do the changes impact?

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The Charity CFO

JANUARY 19, 2023

Accounting standards for nonprofits are probably not the first thing you think about, but are crucial for your organization to succeed. Nonprofit organizations distinguish themselves from for-profit entities through their purpose and mission. Another difference is in fund accounting.

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The Charity CFO

JULY 12, 2024

The type of accounting your organization uses could be holding you back from getting the most out of your accounting system. While many nonprofits start with cash-basis accounting due to its simplicity, this method often falls short of providing a comprehensive view of a nonprofit’s financial health.

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The Charity CFO

JANUARY 5, 2023

Many nonprofit organizations tend to let their financial management slip on the backburner as they get busy fulfilling their mission. Without a good grasp of your finances, your nonprofit risks: Exposure to fraud. Well, the answer lies in understanding and implementing these 7 essentials of nonprofit financial 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. Nonprofit Accounting Services: More than a Bookkeeper.

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The Charity CFO

OCTOBER 9, 2024

Modern nonprofit leaders are always looking for ways to use technology to make everyday tasks easier. One of the most sought-after tools is a platform or software to integrate your fundraising and accounting data seamlessly. Instead, accounting software prioritizes accuracy, standardization, and regulatory compliance.

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The Charity CFO

APRIL 13, 2023

Nonprofit financial management is one of the primary concerns for organizations. Nonprofits are special types of organizations, in both their structure and their purpose. This meaning is the driving force behind what nonprofit organizations do day in and day out. They live in the hearts of many as symbols of good in the world.

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The Charity CFO

JANUARY 18, 2022

Zack joins us after two decades as a not-for-profit accountant in both public accounting and the nonprofit industry. In this new role, he will serve as one of our in-house experts on existing and emerging nonprofit accounting standards and auditing best practices. Louis and nationwide.

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The Charity CFO

JULY 19, 2024

Their primary role is to ensure that all transactions are entered into the accounting system with accuracy and consistency. An accurate bookkeeper helps a nonprofit maintain financial transparency and accountability by making it easy to track how funds are received and spent.

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