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Cross-Listed Companies, Navigating International Reporting Standards 

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The next logical step might be to take your company to international markets by listing on a foreign stock exchange. For example, while South African companies follow International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS), the US requires compliance with its Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP).

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FP&A’s Scope: What Is In And What Is Out?

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Such tasks as reconciling accounts, monthly closing, preparing financial statements are part of the accounting cycle and are typically managed by accounting departments. Yet, many organizations exclude FP&A from these discussions, leaving marketing or sales teams to make decisions without a detailed financial perspective.

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Seizing opportunities in finance

Future CFO

Given the advent of artificial intelligence and machine learning, the accounting profession faces challenges in talent as it continues to navigate its way around digitisation and shifts in the market. Attracting and retaining qualified professionals with the right skillsets remains a challenge," he says.

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Updated Accounting Standards for In-Kind Donations (2022)

The Charity CFO

The changes to in kind donation reporting are specifically for organizations that follow generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP) in preparing their financial statements. A description of the valuation techniques and inputs you used to determine the fair market value of the gifts (in accordance with Topic 820 ). .

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Nonprofit Accounting Basics for Founders, Board Members & Executives

The Charity CFO

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. . Accounts Payable. Nonprofit accounting has its own terminology.

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How Do I Forecast with Tax Code 280E?

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The difference between cost of goods sold and ordinary business expenses is well defined in Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP) but routinely ignored by small business bookkeeping services. Even worse, an IRS income tax return does not follow the same rules as GAAP. Other distribution expenses, such as rent.

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Accounting for In-Kind Donations to Nonprofits

The Charity CFO

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). Step #1: Establish Fair Market Value . How to calculate fair market value for in-kind goods: . Submit to an annual audit.