The Charity CFO
MAY 31, 2022
It’s a myth that all stakeholders need to be experts in every aspect of nonprofit finances. Even on nonprofit financial committees, some members may be skilled in accounting, others in banking, and others in investing or financial analysis. Because the basics of nonprofit finances are easy to grasp. .
The Charity CFO
APRIL 26, 2024
That’s why it’s so important to know what to look for in a nonprofit accountant. The next step is to ask your potential nonprofit accountant a few questions to see if they’d be a good fit for your organization. Here are seven questions to ask a nonprofit accountant before working with them.
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Top Nonprofits
AUGUST 22, 2022
Nonprofit accounting is unique when compared to for-profit accounting. This is primarily because nonprofits agree to reinvest all of their revenue back into the mission at hand in exchange for tax-exempt status. Internal controls are policies and decisions made to prevent the misappropriation of nonprofit funds.
Nonprofit Megaphone
JUNE 23, 2022
Your nonprofit does what you need to do to keep the core of your finances compliant. But this is often not enough for nonprofit organizations to get the most from their finances. In this guide, we’ll cover the core elements of healthy nonprofit financial management. Are you even sure your Form 990 is correct?
Top Nonprofits
FEBRUARY 23, 2024
Despite their tax-exempt status, nonprofits must still follow certain tax requirements when managing staff payroll, such as filing Form 990. According to Double the Donation’s nonprofit accounting guide , nonprofits must also issue Form 1099 to contract workers who are paid at least $600 for their services.
The Charity CFO
JANUARY 12, 2024
Financial forecasting is a term you’ll hear thrown around in the business world quite often—but in the world of nonprofits, it can be difficult (and even downright impossible) to plan your organization’s finances with any degree of certainty. What Is a Financial Forecast for Nonprofits? Get the free guide!
The Charity CFO
FEBRUARY 27, 2023
First things first: Treasurers aren’t accountants. A position to oversee finances may sound a lot like an accountant, but there are important distinctions between the two. Many nonprofits do not have in-house accountants and choose to outsource instead. What are the qualifications for nonprofit treasurer duties?
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