CFO Talks

NOVEMBER 20, 2024

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 Charity CFO

OCTOBER 9, 2024

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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Future CFO

APRIL 18, 2022

It also helps finance teams deliver financial results, create informative financial and management reports, and provide the chief financial officer (CFO) with an enterprise view of key financial ratios and metrics. DOWNLOAD NOW.

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The Charity CFO

JANUARY 19, 2023

Because of their unique structure and operational model, nonprofits must comply with various accounting standards that are, in many ways, different from for-profit organizations. In the United States, these Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (or GAAP) are set by the Financial Accounting Standards Board (FASB).

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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. Prepare bank reconciliations. Allocate revenue and expenses to restricted fund accounts . Organize and maintain receipts .

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Bramasol

MAY 13, 2024

The PCAOB and AICPA essentially interpret and enforce accounting rules as promulgated by the Financial Accounting Standards Board (FASB) , which is responsible for establishing and improving accounting standards for financial reporting in the United States.

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CFO Share

MARCH 14, 2022

Audited financial statements focus on compliance with GAAP accounting standards, whereas Quality of Earnings reports focus on the company’s earnings history and potential. Significant and/or unusual accounting policies such as: Changes in accounting methods. Changes in accounting principles.

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