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FASB revisits GAAP cleanup

CFO Dive

The board may remove some "non-authoritative" definitions from the codification — effectively the bible of generally accepted accounting standards.

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FASB’s environmental credit rules recall crypto debate

CFO Dive

Like crypto rules FASB recently finalized, the environmental credit accounting standards would provide specific guidance where GAAP is currently silent.

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FASB backs off bigger software accounting revamp

CFO Dive

It's been decades since the Financial Accounting Standards Board has made any major changes to GAAP accounting rules for software.

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Updated Accounting Standards for In-Kind Donations (2022)

The Charity CFO

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. Get the free guide!

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How to Comply with Accounting Standards for Nonprofits

The Charity CFO

Accounting standards for nonprofits are probably not the first thing you think about, but are crucial for your organization to succeed. 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.

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How Alpha Hides in GAAP Accounting: Return on Equity

CFA Institute

You can find significant alpha in the mechanics that drive GAAP accounting.

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The Dual Purposes of Accounting and Fundraising Software

The Charity CFO

Instead, accounting software prioritizes accuracy, standardization, and regulatory compliance. The Impact of GAAP on Integration Efforts We’ve mentioned GAAP several times, but why do these principles affect integration so much? For nonprofits, GAAP ensures transparency, accuracy, and consistency in financial statements.