FASB revisits GAAP cleanup
CFO Dive
OCTOBER 3, 2023
The board may remove some "non-authoritative" definitions from the codification — effectively the bible of generally accepted accounting standards.
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CFO Dive
OCTOBER 3, 2023
The board may remove some "non-authoritative" definitions from the codification — effectively the bible of generally accepted accounting standards.
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Yes, they might have a board member or volunteer who takes care of the finances, but they often lack specific expertise in nonprofit accounting. As a result, the organization might not adhere to Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP), which can trip them up come tax time or during an audit.
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