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Understanding and Managing Business Risks: Lessons from Hurricane Helene

CFO Simplified

They were 6 weeks behind in invoicing. With between 500 and 2,000 AP invoices needing to be entered, the owners insisted that each invoice be matched to the job that they belonged to, so that project profitability could be measured. Prioritize invoicing on current company activities.

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Building Robust IT Systems for Financial Reporting

CFO Talks

Building Robust IT Systems for Financial Reporting As financial operations become increasingly complex, having the right IT infrastructure in place is no longer just a back-office necessity—it’s a strategic advantage. Automation reduces human error, which is one of the biggest risks in financial reporting.

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How to Reduce Credit Risk in Today’s Economy 

CFO Talks

Many businesses assume that well-known clients or long-established companies will automatically be reliable, but financial situations can change rapidly. Checking a customers credit history, financial reports, and outstanding debts can provide valuable insight into their payment habits.

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What is Account Reconciliation?

The Finance Weekly

The idea is to compare two sets of records—your internal records (like your company’s general ledger) and external ones (like bank statements or vendor invoices). This process isn’t just about catching mistakes; it’s also a critical tool for ensuring the integrity of your financial reporting.

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Is Your Nonprofit Ready for Increased Funding Scrutiny? Here’s How to Prepare

The Charity CFO

Establish clear approval processes for all financial transactions, including vendor payments and employee reimbursements. Pro Tip: Leverage expense approval tools to ensure all vendor invoices and credit card transactions are reviewed and approved at the appropriate levels. Do You Struggle to Make Sense of Your Financial Statements?

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The Basics of Nonprofit Bookkeeping

The Charity CFO

Create invoices for goods, services, and donations. Enter bills and vendor invoices. Let’s take a deeper look at the four key bookkeeping tasks: payroll, invoicing, expense allocation, and recording business transactions. . Invoicing . Even if your nonprofit isn’t selling anything, you’ll still need to process invoices.

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Identifying Types of Fraud in Organisations

CFO Talks

Pressure from Management : Pay attention to any undue pressure from management to meet financial targets, which may lead to unethical adjustments or misreporting. Unfamiliar Vendors : Be wary of invoices from vendors that don’t appear in your approved vendor list or who are not fully vetted.