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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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 . Accounts Payable.

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The Charity CFO

APRIL 5, 2022

If you’re like many people, you probably think that there is a single set of accounting rules that every company must follow. . But that’s not quite true—nonprofits face a decision between 2 different accounting methods for tracking their financial activity: cash accounting vs. accrual accounting.

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The Charity CFO

APRIL 1, 2024

Implementing technology into your nonprofit accounting process can help solve a variety of issues—from tracking receipts to properly recording donations. In most cases, technology helps improve the efficiency and accuracy of nonprofit accounting. Nonprofits are subject to a lot of legal and financial scrutiny.

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The Charity CFO

MARCH 27, 2024

QuickBooks is a popular accounting software used by businesses and individuals nationwide. As a nonprofit leader, you’ve probably heard of QuickBooks or may have even used it before. And you might be wondering if you can use QuickBooks for your nonprofit accounting. Nonprofits also need to record expense receipts.

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PYMNTS

APRIL 12, 2016

Nonprofits can face greater pressure than their for-profit peers when it comes to compliance. Making sure the books add up properly is key to keeping their legal nonprofit status, and that means cash management is paramount. Nonprofits are well-positioned to benefit from virtual credit cards,” the report concluded.

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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. An accurate bookkeeper helps a nonprofit maintain financial transparency and accountability by making it easy to track how funds are received and spent.

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