Beacon CFO Plus

NOVEMBER 30, 2023

Define Roles and Responsibilities: The CFO typically focuses on financial strategy, planning, and management, while the accounting firm handles compliance, audits, and financial reporting. They should have a clear process for sharing information and data. Keep in mind the things a fractional CFO will not do.

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The Charity CFO

OCTOBER 9, 2024

Instead, accounting software prioritizes accuracy, standardization, and regulatory compliance. Generally Accepted Accounting Principles, or GAAP , is a set of standardized accounting rules and guidelines that govern how you report financial information. Let’s consider an example.

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Accounting GAAP Nonprofit Accounting Principles 52

The Charity CFO

MAY 11, 2023

As regulations surrounding nonprofits can be incredibly complex, expert guidance on financial matters, including compliance with tax laws and regulations, is key. Properly evaluate each company and their credentials before letting go of your financial data. Timeliness and Accessibility Access is another common fear.

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CFO Leadership

OCTOBER 18, 2023

As AI permeates finance, questions about its compliance with audits and financial governance will arise. For instance, could financial statements generated by ChatGPT withstand audit scrutiny? Whether ChatGPT applications could pass a SOC-1 audit, a crucial certification for control over financial reporting, remains to be seen.

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Spreadym

JUNE 13, 2023

By using the chart of accounts, organizations can ensure that financial information is recorded in a logical and structured manner, facilitating efficient bookkeeping, financial analysis, and compliance with accounting standards and regulations.

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Accounting Financial Analysis Compliance Financial Reporting 52

Planful

JUNE 3, 2021

Investing in innovative technology, such as a cloud-based planning and consolidation platform, gives your finance teams the support they need for financials. Eliminate manual tasks, overcome information silos, and ensure compliance while creating these statements, even as the company scales. Transform the Finance Consolidation Process.

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The Finance Weekly

APRIL 28, 2024

All from within Excel, Connect equips users to import live data from all ERP systems, effortlessly construct reports, and access all ERP data from your spreadsheets. Key Features Datarails Connect offers AI-powered financial data analysis within Excel, providing real-time insights and easing IT burdens.

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Spreadym

JULY 10, 2023

The financial close process, also known as the accounting close process or month-end close, is a series of steps undertaken by an organization to finalize its financial records for a specific accounting period.

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Spreadym

JUNE 27, 2023

Budgeting involves allocating resources and setting financial targets for various departments or business units within the organization. Financial Analysis: FP&A professionals conduct in-depth analysis of financial data to assess the organization's performance and identify areas for improvement.

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The Charity CFO

AUGUST 15, 2023

Compliance Like traditional accounting positions, nonprofit accountants have to ensure compliance with tax laws and regulations. Accountants typically work closely with external auditors during the annual audit process. This ensures all of the financial statements are accurate and meet accounting standards.

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