The Finance Weekly

NOVEMBER 8, 2022

From accounting and payroll management to budgeting and forecasting, finance is the reason and numbers behind every bit of data that passes through the organization. There are employee time tracking sheets, payroll management, customer accounts, and even the ability to generate basic financial reports.

Financial Planning and Analysis (FP&A) 98

Financial Planning and Analysis (FP&A) Finance Accounts Payable Invoicing 98

CFO Share

JUNE 18, 2024

A well-organized COA should include: Revenue broken out by product, service, or channel; costing aligned with revenue categories, proper costing versus expense categories, separate accounts for different business departments, and the use of classes or locations as appropriate. Purchasing – validates accounts payable invoices.

General Ledger 105

General Ledger CFO Accounts Payable Financial Data 105

The Charity CFO

MAY 31, 2022

You can see how much revenue comes into an organization and how they spend that money by looking at the Statement of Activities (also called the Income Statement) or an updated Budget report (also referred to as the Budget vs. Actual report). Don't hire the wrong accountant for your nonprofit!

Nonprofit 98

Nonprofit Finance Auditing Accounts Payable 98

The Charity CFO

MAY 18, 2022

Financial sustainability. Your board should be involved in reviewing and approving the annual operating budget. It should also review financial statements at every board meeting and challenge management on numbers that don’t make sense. Operational policies, such as conflict of interest and whistleblower policies. Compliance.

Nonprofit 105

Nonprofit Auditing Compliance Budgeting 105

The Charity CFO

APRIL 12, 2022

Their budget projected a surplus, and they were hitting those numbers. After all, their financial reports showed they had much more revenue than expenses. After all, their financial reports showed they had much more revenue than expenses. They were hitting their budget numbers month after month.

Nonprofit 105

Nonprofit Accounting CFO Accounts Payable 105

The Charity CFO

FEBRUARY 4, 2022

Bookkeepers lay the foundation for the accounting processes that will follow. They organize the data and ensure accuracy so the accountant can create reliable and timely financial reports. But here is a list of tasks that some nonprofits push onto their bookkeepers that are instead the role of an accountant. .

Nonprofit 98

Nonprofit Invoicing General Ledger Accounting 98

The Charity CFO

JUNE 7, 2023

Statement of Activities Financial Uses Assessing Revenue Sources : Analyze the various revenue sources of a nonprofit, such as donations, grants, program fees, and investment income. This information is crucial for financial planning, budgeting, and identifying potential areas of revenue growth. accounts payable, loans).

Nonprofit 52

Nonprofit Accounts Payable Budgeting Financial Analysis 52

Future CFO

FEBRUARY 26, 2025

Modern ERP solutions allow finance leaders to leverage AI to transform financial management through integrating AI-driven capabilities such as: Enhance Forecasting Accuracy Predict cash f low, monitor budget trends, and optimize financial planning with AI-powered analytics.

Accounts Payable 52

Accounts Payable Leverage Risk Management Budgeting 52

CFO Talks

MARCH 20, 2024

Key Differences in Everyday Tasks: Reporting: The Controller prepares financial reports; the CFO reviews these reports and uses them to make decisions or plan strategies. Budgeting: The Controller gathers info and puts the budget together.

CFO 52

CFO Accounts Payable Financial Analysis Auditing 52

Michigan CFO

JUNE 7, 2023

Understanding the Role of a CFO A CFO is a high-level executive responsible for overseeing the financial activities of an organization. Their primary duties include financial planning, analysis, risk management, financial reporting, and leadership of the finance & accounting team.

CFO 52

CFO Problem Solving Budgeting Financial Systems 52

Centage

SEPTEMBER 6, 2022

As a business owner or chief financial officer (CFO), spreadsheets may be an important part of your financial forecasting, planning, and budgeting processes. So, why are so many companies relying on them to handle their financial needs? Various organizations in a wide range of industries may utilize Excel for: Budgeting.

Securities 52

Securities Cash Flow Forecasting Budgeting Forecasting 52

The Charity CFO

OCTOBER 9, 2024

Instead, accounting software prioritizes accuracy, standardization, and regulatory compliance. For nonprofits, GAAP ensures transparency, accuracy, and consistency in financial statements. Accurate and transparent financial data makes it easier for stakeholders and regulators to understand an organization’s financial health.

Accounting 52

Accounting GAAP Nonprofit Accounting Principles 52

The Charity CFO

JULY 19, 2024

Their primary role is to ensure that all transactions are entered into the accounting system with accuracy and consistency. The CFO role generally includes: responsible for the strategic direction and goal setting of a nonprofits accounting and financial management. Do You Struggle to Make Sense of Your Financial Statements?

CFO 52

CFO Accounting Nonprofit General Ledger 52

CFO Share

MARCH 23, 2021

A rolling 12-month forecast projects financial performance over a 12-month time horizon using the “add/drop” approach to forecasting. Unlike a budget or calendar year forecast, a rolling 12-month forecast adds one month to the forecast period each time a month is closed so that you are continuously forecasting for 12 months.

Forecasting 52

Forecasting Financial Planning and Analysis (FP&A) Budgeting Cash Flow Forecasting 52

CFO Share

NOVEMBER 3, 2023

As a business grows, so do its financial intricacies. It’s common for many small business owners and finance directors to handle accounts receivable, accounts payable, and other financial tasks themselves in the early days. However, as the business scales, this can become overwhelming.

Invoicing 52

Invoicing Accounts Payable Compliance Financial Analysis 52

Spreadym

JULY 10, 2023

These entries correct errors, allocate costs, or reclassify transactions to the appropriate accounts. Subsidiary Ledgers and Reconciliations: Subsidiary ledgers, such as accounts receivable and accounts payable, are reconciled to the general ledger to ensure consistency and accuracy.

Financial Planning and Analysis (FP&A) 52

Financial Planning and Analysis (FP&A) Reconciliations Accounts Payable General Ledger 52

Planful

SEPTEMBER 10, 2015

ERP includes a general ledger which summarizes all of the details from other modules like purchasing, accounts payable, and accounts receivable. And it can perform some actual vs. budget reporting, so it does overlap EPM software in some areas of financial planning and decision making.

Planning 40

Planning General Ledger Accounts Payable Budgeting 40

CFO Simplified

APRIL 15, 2022

Current financial staff consisted of an accounts payable clerk, an accounts receivable clerk, and an accounting manager. Significant Findings, Recommendations and Course of Action: Monthly Reporting Package. Cost segregation and production reporting were excellent, but financial reporting was weak.

Profit and Loss 52

Profit and Loss Manufacturing CFO Accounts Payable 52

CFO Simplified

APRIL 15, 2022

Unfortunately, financial reporting had been inconsistent, so the owners wanted help putting together a set of financials that the bank would accept. Financial Reporting Inconsistencies. In addition, the projections and budgets for the last few years bore no resemblance to the actual results. Recommendations.

Profit and Loss 52

Profit and Loss Manufacturing General Ledger Accounts Payable 52

The Finance Weekly

OCTOBER 31, 2021

Financial Planning for NPOs Financial planning for nonprofits entails optimizing your activities by meticulously managing all aspects of your finances. Many of the same issues that private-sector businesses face, such as raising revenue and managing budgets, apply. 4 Steps NPOs can do to improve their financial planning.

Planning 52

Planning Auditing Nonprofit Accounts Payable 52

The Charity CFO

APRIL 25, 2024

Brandi went through a similar transformation at Connections, to the point where their nonprofit board is thrilled with the quality of information contained in the monthly financial reports. Now, having monthly financial reports has been very helpful, and we’re able to drill down on the individual grant budgets and spending.

Nonprofit 52

Nonprofit Accounting CFO Auditing 52

Michigan CFO

JUNE 14, 2022

They both manage the accounting operations of public and private organizations, respectively. Financial reports and records. By keeping accurate records of financial transactions with a general ledger, comptrollers and controllers can monitor cash flow and manage finances effectively.

General Ledger 40

General Ledger CFO Budgeting Accounts Payable 40

The Finance Weekly

OCTOBER 13, 2021

Compliance: Abide by laws regarding environmental regulations, financial reporting, etc. CPM software includes budgeting, forecasting and planning functions, as well as graphical scorecards and dashboards to deliver and to display corporate information. Internal: Employee experience and quality of company management.

Financial Planning and Analysis (FP&A) 52

Financial Planning and Analysis (FP&A) Leverage Communication Strategic Planning 52

Spreadym

JUNE 19, 2023

Control Accounts Payable: Effectively manage your accounts payable by negotiating favorable payment terms with suppliers, taking advantage of early payment discounts, and optimizing your inventory levels to avoid tying up excessive cash in stock.

Cash Flow Forecasting 52

Cash Flow Forecasting Invoicing Forecasting Accounts Payable 52

The Charity CFO

MARCH 2, 2022

I don’t know if my accounting is bad. I don’t know if my financial reports are inaccurate. You’ve seen a lot of financial reports. You could also determine that by looking at their accounts payable, like, why aren’t we paying bills? I don’t know what, I don’t know.

Nonprofit 98

Nonprofit Auditing Reconciliations Accounting 98

BlueLight

JULY 30, 2020

The financial implication of these decision is critical and the CFO is the executive helping the CEO navigate these decisions. Historically, the CFO role was focused on backward looking information: ensuring on-time and accurate financial reporting. This task falls to the finance leader.” “The It evolves with stage.

CFO 52

CFO Financial Planning and Analysis (FP&A) Strategic Planning Startups 52

CFO Talks

MARCH 19, 2024

By attending project meetings, participating in training sessions alongside team members, and being among the first to use the new system for financial reporting, the CFO not only shows a personal stake in the initiative’s success but also signals the importance of adaptability and continuous learning.

CFO 52

CFO Communication Finance Budgeting 52

Planful

JANUARY 11, 2022

Now is the time for CFOs at organizations of all sizes to lean on AI to plan, budget, and forecast with greater accuracy, speed, and confidence. When the clerical error was eventually caught, the district pledged to retrain their staff and assign a supervisor to oversee future reporting. What does this all mean?

Financial Planning and Analysis (FP&A) 40

Financial Planning and Analysis (FP&A) Finance Profit and Loss Reconciliations 40

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FEBRUARY 13, 2023

Without the accurate oversight of revenue, accounts payable, inventory, and billing, a business could go from burgeoning to bust. A controller acts as one of these key players, routinely analyzing and monitoring a company’s financial standing.

Accounts Payable 111

Accounts Payable CFO Accounting Budgeting 111