Accounting Standards, GAAP and Investments

How Alpha Hides in GAAP Accounting: Return on Equity

CFA Institute

MARCH 5, 2021

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

GAAP

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Digital acceleration to drive finance leadership in 2022

Future CFO

DECEMBER 31, 2021

In response, 82% of CFOs report that investments in digital are accelerating faster than in other areas, including talent, supply chain, business services or fixed assets. What does this mean to the finance and accounting team of 2022? CFOs will have an expanded role to include ESG oversight.

Leadership

Leadership Finance GAAP Forecasting

Are Your Compliance Processes Keeping Up with Evolving Audit Requirements?

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. Why Should You Care?

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California CPAs Call For Crypto Accounting Clarity

PYMNTS

JUNE 10, 2019

Reports in The Block Crypto late last week said a group of California CPAs has sent a letter to the Financial Accounting Standards Board, a federal board that sets Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP), requesting that it consider establishing a task force to address a lack of clarity in cryptocurrency accounting standards.

Accounting

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Fund Accounting for Nonprofits & Charities

The Charity CFO

JANUARY 21, 2022

If you’re looking for info on fund accounting in government here is a great resource for you. Both Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP) and Financial Accounting Standards Board (FASB) 116/117 require at least a minimum level of fund reporting, so you’ll need it in order to pass an audit.

Nonprofit

Nonprofit Accounting GAAP Accounting Principles

The Dual Purposes of Accounting and Fundraising Software

The Charity CFO

OCTOBER 9, 2024

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.

Accounting

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Refreshing Revenue, the Cash Conversion Cycle, and Free Cash Flow

CFA Institute

APRIL 5, 2021

GAAP sometimes misrepresents business reality. We can use that fact to generate some alpha.

GAAP

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Embracing AI in Finance and Accounting: Balancing Risk and Innovation

CFO Leadership

OCTOBER 10, 2023

All of this remains to be seen, as the audit and accounting industry contemplates how to apply the core principles of sound financial controls to this emerging mercurial space. Meanwhile, fine-tuning AI models for specific finance and accounting tasks is a promising but costly endeavor. With a large and diverse enough data set (e.g.

Accounting

Accounting Finance Auditing IFRS

Financial Statements Nonprofit: What You Really Need

The Charity CFO

DECEMBER 28, 2022

You have a primary responsibility to your donors, grantmakers, and other stakeholders to find ways to share these statements while still following the highest accounting standards. This is anything that belongs to the nonprofit, including property, cash, equipment, investments, receivables, prepaid expenses, and pledged donations.

Nonprofit

Nonprofit GAAP Accounting Financial Reporting

The Complete Guide to Nonprofit Accounting Careers

The Charity CFO

AUGUST 15, 2023

For accountants, this means the profit-generating strategies and investment ideas you bring to the table are still applicable and can make a massive impact. One key differentiator is that what is recorded following GAAP is what will show up on the audit and may not show up on the IRS tax form, Federal Form 990.

Nonprofit

Nonprofit Accounting Profit and Loss Budgeting

TEST Embracing AI in Finance and Accounting: Balancing Risk and Innovation

CFO Leadership

OCTOBER 18, 2023

All of this remains to be seen, as the audit and accounting industry contemplates how to apply the core principles of sound financial controls to this emerging mercurial space. Meanwhile, fine-tuning AI models for specific finance and accounting tasks is a promising but costly endeavor. With a large and diverse enough data set (e.g.

Accounting

Accounting Finance Auditing IFRS

The 5 Best Financial Reporting Software to Enhance the Productivity of CFO

Spreadym

AUGUST 10, 2023

When choosing the best financial reporting software solution, it's important to consider factors such as ease of use, scalability, integration with existing systems, compliance with accounting standards, cost, customer support, and any unique requirements your organization might have.

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Outsourced bookkeeping for a nonprofit

The Charity CFO

MAY 11, 2023

A study by the Stanford Social Innovation Review found that nonprofits that invested in strong financial management practices, including bookkeeping, were more likely to achieve their mission and grow their organization. Strong financial management can come in many forms and there is no one size fits all for any nonprofit organization.

Nonprofit

Nonprofit Communication Auditing GAAP

Bridging the Gap: Dr. Daan Steenkamp on South Africa’s Underinvestment in Intangible Assets

CFO Talks

OCTOBER 1, 2024

South Africa’s lag in investing in intangible assets compared to advanced economies. Challenges with Intangible Asset Investments: Limited investment in intellectual property, data, and patents in South Africa. Differences in accounting treatment for intangible assets in South Africa versus other countries.

Leverage

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What is Net Book Value?

The Finance Weekly

APRIL 6, 2024

This measure is a direct product of fair value reporting, a principle insisting that assets be reported at their market value, which forms the bedrock of financial reporting standards under US GAAP. Liquid assets like accounts receivable. Financial investments like stocks and bonds.

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How is Goodwill Taxed When Selling a Business?

Michigan CFO

MARCH 21, 2023

In accounting, indefinite lifespan refers to an asset where its rate of capital depreciation isn’t known or cannot be easily calculated. This is good news for business owners because the tax rates for a long-term capital gain investment are less than other asset tax rates, such as short-term capital gains.

Valuation

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Best Practices from the CFO Suite

BlueLight

JULY 30, 2020

As a growth stage startup, the question is how to achieve profitability while continuing to invest in growth.” One is accounting: you need this done properly to inform the next two. GAAP Revenue Recognition Rules Effective December 2018, FASB changed the guidelines to recognizing revenue under ASC 606. It evolves with stage.

CFO

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Data Update 1 for 2021: A (Data) Look Back at a Most Forgettable Year (2020)!

Musings on Markets

JANUARY 9, 2021

Put simply, I possess no exclusivity here, and staying consistent with my thesis, I don't expect to expect to make money by investing based upon this data. So, why bother? You would like those answers now, but stay tuned to the rest of my data updates and the data will speak for itself.)

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