CFO Simplified

FEBRUARY 17, 2022

Sales – $45,000,000 annually. The business’ part-time CFO was providing financials that didn’t match the reports they received from their accountant. Since the owners weren’t drawing large salaries, and sales were increasing, questions arose as to the actual use of cash and the company’s profitability.

Accounting 52

Accounting Retail Profit and Loss Cash Flow Forecasting 52

The Charity CFO

JANUARY 17, 2022

If you’re like most nonprofit leaders, you’re not researching nonprofit accounting basics to satisfy your curiosity. So you can understand what’s happening in your business and communicate effectively with your board members, donors, and financial team. with this overview of nonprofit accounting basics. . It’s a necessity.

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Nonprofit Accounting Profit and Loss Accounts Payable 98

CFO Share

NOVEMBER 21, 2023

In the world of business finance, the terms “Cost of Sales” (COS) and “Cost of Goods Sold” (COGS) are often confused. These aren’t just accounting terms; they are fundamental concepts that shape how you view your business’s financial health and make informed decisions. What is Cost of Sales?

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The Charity CFO

FEBRUARY 25, 2022

If you’re brand new to nonprofit accounting, the Chart of Accounts might be the best place to start. Because even if you only have one bank account, bill, investment, or expense, you’ll need one. What is a Chart of Accounts? How to Organize a Nonprofit Chart of Accounts . Account Description.

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VCFO

JULY 22, 2022

ASC 842 is a new accounting standard set forth by the Financial Accounting Standards Board (FASB). These impacts will include major changes to accounting practices and financial reporting, as well as increased scrutiny of contracts, service agreements, and all leases starting now and moving forward.

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Accounting Accounting Standards Economics Advertising 75

Centage

JANUARY 4, 2022

Part of that effort requires a deep dive into the overall financial health of your organization. That includes analyzing key financial metrics as part of the financial reporting and analysis process to see where you are today to determine where you want to be tomorrow (and how to get there!). Don’t overshoot.

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Spreadym

JUNE 13, 2023

The chart of accounts is a systematic listing of all the financial accounts used by an organization. It serves as a framework for organizing and classifying financial transactions, providing a standardized structure for recording and reporting financial information. Here's how it typically functions.

Accounting 52

Accounting Financial Analysis Compliance Benchmarking 52

The Charity CFO

OCTOBER 9, 2023

However, that’s not the case with an organization’s accounting systems. Let’s take a closer look at nonprofit accounting systems, the most frequent mistakes, and how to avoid trouble down the road. It’s vital to get these right from the beginning or risk serious consequences in the future.

Accounting 59

Accounting Nonprofit Profit and Loss Compliance 59

CFO Share

APRIL 25, 2022

How can you be a best-in-class business if your accounting is a mess? Read on to learn the process if you are ready to clean up your accounting mess. What is accounting cleanup? Accounting cleanup, like any cleanup, is an activity we hate to do but desperately need. How do you clean up an accounting mess?

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Accounting Valuation Planning Financial Reporting 72

CFO Share

MAY 22, 2024

Consistent financial reporting is critical for business management. These reports are the backbone of evaluating business performance – crucial for making informed decisions, attracting investors, and securing loans. What is a Financial Statement? You won’t be able to sell your business.

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CFO Share

JULY 20, 2021

What does a Forensic Accountant Do? Forensic accounting services investigate the disappearance of cash in a business, document definitive proof, and assist in the recovery of cash including negotiation, prosecution, and expert witness testimony. When should business owners engage forensic accounting services? What’s going on?

Accounting 52

Accounting Profit and Loss Auditing Invoicing 52

The Finance Weekly

DECEMBER 2, 2024

When you’re making small-talk with someone who isn’t in finance or accounting about how work is going, and they answer with “busy,” do you ever question how hard it really is? They have a five person accounting team who spend an unwieldy amount of time dumping data from NetSuite into Excel. All involving Excel data manipulation.

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Financial Planning and Analysis (FP&A) Finance Data Analysis Financial Modeling 52

PYMNTS

AUGUST 11, 2020

In a move that lets small businesses take card payments and monitor income, accounting platform Clear Books has integrated with Stripe. The connection enables small businesses with a Clear Books account to take invoice payments by credit and debit card, according to an announcement.

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Accounting Foreign Exchange Invoicing Currencies 65

PYMNTS

JANUARY 9, 2020

There was an 18 percent spike in iPhone sales in China in the month of December, according to a report by Reuters. Apple saw a dip in sales after a peak in 2015, when the company saw longer upgrade cycles and more competition from competitors. The company will also release its next financial report in late January.

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PYMNTS

OCTOBER 9, 2018

Banks and businesses alike are heading toward the 11th hour of changes in accounting standards, which will have a major impact on how companies report financial metrics and performance. Experts say the move will not go unnoticed when the accounting standards begin to take effect for public companies in 2021.

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Accounting Standards Accounting Banking Corporate Finance 61

CFO News Room

FEBRUARY 4, 2022

In the United States, laws allow companies to maintain two separate sets of books for financial and tax purposes. Because the rules that govern financial and tax accounting differ, temporary differences arise between the two sets of books.

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CFO Simplified

SEPTEMBER 11, 2022

There are two different ways of performing accounting functions in your business: One is on a cash basis, and the other is on an accrual basis. More often than not, your tax accountant is doing your taxes on a cash basis. However, running your operating financials on a cash basis is the WORST way to prepare your financials.

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Profit and Loss CFO Accounting Financial Reporting 98

CFO Share

JUNE 18, 2024

Be Selective with Software Integrations In today’s digital landscape, nearly every software offers integrations with accounting platforms. While it might seem easier and more accurate to integrate everything, the truth is most accounting integrations are unnecessary or burdensome.

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General Ledger CFO Accounts Payable Financial Data 105

CFO Plans

SEPTEMBER 24, 2024

Managing taxes efficiently is one of the most daunting tasks, often leading to stress and potential financial pitfalls. Operational accounting services offer crucial support, ensuring financial health and compliance. Let’s explore expert strategies that can transform your small business’s financial outlook.

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CFO Simplified

AUGUST 21, 2022

In this case, the bank is giving you a percentage of those quick assets—either inventory or accounts receivable (AR)—to provide support for the loan they’re giving you. Bank fatigue might mean that your bank feels like: Your financial reporting isn’t getting done on time. Your financial reporting is inconsistent.

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Banking Concentration CFO Accounting 98

CFO Talks

OCTOBER 3, 2024

Cash Handling Issues : Missing deposits, discrepancies between sales records and bank deposits, or unauthorised cash disbursements are red flags. Regular Reconciliations : Perform surprise cash counts and inventory checks and reconcile sales and deposit records frequently. Investigate any discrepancies promptly.

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Invoicing Auditing Benchmarking Reconciliations 98

Planful

SEPTEMBER 14, 2021

5 discussions of finance and accounting techniques. These keynotes, hands-on sessions, stories, chats, and trainings—by and for finance and accounting professionals—served as a fitting kickoff to this two-day online conference. Learning how to jazz up your executive reporting by “Creating BOARD Books, Not Bored Books.”.

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Financial Planning and Analysis (FP&A) Accounting Finance Planning 40

CFO Simplified

NOVEMBER 12, 2024

Louis, MO Sales − $18,000,000 Ownership – Husband and wife, with a grandson serving as COO. They needed an interim Controller to put their accounting team back on track. The accounting manager left three months ago to work for a company with younger people. Recommendations Create a plan for re-staffing the accounting department.

Invoicing 52

Invoicing Construction CFO Education 52

CFO Simplified

NOVEMBER 12, 2024

Louis, MO Sales − $18,000,000 Ownership – Husband and wife, with a grandson serving as COO. They needed an interim Controller to put their accounting team back on track. The accounting manager left three months ago to work for a company with younger people. Recommendations Create a plan for re-staffing the accounting department.

Invoicing 52

Invoicing Construction CFO Education 52

CFO Simplified

NOVEMBER 12, 2024

Louis, MO Sales − $18,000,000 Ownership – Husband and wife, with a grandson serving as COO. They needed an interim Controller to put their accounting team back on track. The accounting manager left three months ago to work for a company with younger people. Recommendations Create a plan for re-staffing the accounting department.

Invoicing 52

Invoicing Construction CFO Education 52

Future CFO

AUGUST 1, 2023

As a result, the market for cloud-based financial applications in the region will witness significant growth in the coming years. FutureCFO spoke to Deka to dig deeper into the topic: Which features/capabilities in financial applications are most in demand by mid-size enterprises?

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CFO Simplified

JANUARY 10, 2022

Financial reports contain the most important reading that a business owner looks at on a regular basis. And yet, for many business owners, reading financial statements can seem as helpful as reading tea leaves. Some of the issues that create confusion are the result of the way the reports are created.

Profit and Loss 52

Profit and Loss Financial Reporting Invoicing Sales 52

The Charity CFO

FEBRUARY 4, 2022

Do a Google search on nonprofit bookkeeping, and you’ll find page after page of articles on nonprofit accounting. Because while nonprofit bookkeeping and accounting are related, they’re not the same thing. A bookkeeper records and organizes financial data; an accountant interprets and presents that data. .

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Nonprofit Invoicing General Ledger Accounting Principles 98

The Charity CFO

MARCH 13, 2023

Bake sale The logistics of hosting a bake sale is often easier than some other fundraising ideas because most, if not all, of the items to be sold are donated. Instead of a bake sale, similar food-related events you could host include a chili cook-off or barbecue. Do You Struggle to Make Sense of Your Financial Statements?

Nonprofit 98

Nonprofit GAAP CFO Entertainment 98

CFO Talks

OCTOBER 10, 2024

Cross-Reference with Accounting Weekly Interestingly, this trend aligns with a broader shift in the financial services industry. This is similar to the way fractional CFOs allow businesses to scale without taking on full-time overhead, reflecting a broader move toward flexibility in financial leadership models.

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Leadership CFO Communication Financial Reporting 98

VCFO

NOVEMBER 1, 2023

A review of revenue will often involve examining sales performance. By nature, most salespeople will do exactly what they are incentivized to do (which is why a well-designed sales compensation plan is so important). Year-end sales or special offers to past customers for that product might do the trick.

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CFO Simplified

SEPTEMBER 11, 2023

I think that the Statement of Cash Flows is the disrespected stepsister of financial reporting, much like Cinderella. So, let’s look to see how this Cinderella report can help you plan for and understand your use of cash. The Statement of Cash Flows isn’t at all about the cash you have sitting idle in your bank account.

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Cash Flow Forecasting Forecasting Profit and Loss Financial Reporting 52

Future CFO

APRIL 17, 2022

Financial reporting specialist and lecturer Adam Deller explains the basic principles of IFRS 5, 'Non-Current Assets Held for Sale and Discontinued Operations'. The post The fundamentals of IFRS 5 appeared first on FutureCFO.

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Bramasol

SEPTEMBER 8, 2024

It marks a substantial leap forward that is built on earlier revenue management systems, such as SAP Revenue Accounting and Reporting (RAR) and SAP Automated Revenue Management (ARM). Increased Accuracy : By automating calculations and providing advanced reporting tools, it improves the accuracy and reliability of revenue recognition.

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The Finance Weekly

MARCH 25, 2024

His main job is to handle all money matters at SoFi, like planning, accounting, and dealing with investors. Safra Ada Catz Safra Ada Catz, the business leader overseeing ,, Oracle Corporation , a major tech company, handles key aspects like sales, marketing, finance, and legal matters.

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The Finance Weekly

NOVEMBER 27, 2023

Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) play a crucial role, especially in , financial reporting. To assess your company's financial well-being, it's better to be objective rather than subjective. Accounts Receivable Turnover Ratio Your accounts receivable turnover ratio indicates how efficiently you collect cash from credit sales.

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Budgeting General Ledger Concentration Sales 52

CFO Talks

NOVEMBER 25, 2024

As a CFO your influence extends beyond financial reports and budgets. How to Handle It: Stand firm on ethical accounting practices and remind decision-makers of the long-term implications of financial misrepresentation. Reporting the issue may disrupt operations and damage relationships with stakeholders.

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