- Preparing for the Future of Single Audits: Navigating the Latest AICPA Guidance
- Common Audit Requests for Selections and the ADM 15
- Documenting Board Approval for Payroll Contracts
- Travel Reimbursements – Tips for Uncommon Scenarios
- Why Segregation of Duties Matters in an IT Environment
- Don’t Hold Your Breath: Why Water and Wastewater Rates in Arizona Aren’t Falling Anytime Soon
- Do Your Due Diligence!
- What Happens When Cash Isn’t Reconciled
- Adjacent Ways Projects: Capitalize or Expense?
- Excel Made Easy – VLOOKUP and XLOOKUP
Author Archives: Diane Bradley
Form 990 Basics – An Overview of the Required Information
As the Form 990 is required to be available for public inspection, it may be the public’s main source of information that is used to make determinations about your organization. Therefore, it is important that the information presented is kept … read more
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Tagged Arizona, Ashley Avena, financial statements, Form 990, nonprofit, NPO, public disclosure, tax return
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Appreciation in the Workplace
What is appreciation? Appreciation means “recognition and enjoyment of the good qualities of someone or something.” In the workplace, appreciation plays a crucial part in developing a positive and encouraging atmosphere. In return, appreciation can strengthen employee relationships and motivate employees … read more
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Tagged Alexis Diaz, appreciation, Arizona, culture, employees, great place to work, HR, Lexi Diaz, workplace
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Good Audit Evidence
As the nature of business and technology continues to advance, audits are also changing and developing. Auditors use professional judgment and professional skepticism to determine if evidence is sufficient and appropriate. Usually when you think of audit evidence, you may … read more
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Tagged aicpa, Arizona, audit, audit evidence, government, Kara Curtis, nonprofit, SAS, standards, Texas
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Deja Vu! – GASB 96
Many are currently working through the implementation of GASB 87, the new lease standard required to be implemented in fiscal year 2022. The net result of the standard is more lease agreements carried on the balance sheet, additional disclosures, and … read more
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Tagged Arizona, audit, Chris Goeman, Christopher Goeman, GASB, government, IT, San Antonio, SBITA, school district, subscription, technology, Texas
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Wait, Where Did My Files Go? (The Importance of Backup Procedures and Disaster Recovery)
Have you ever found yourself in a situation where you realize that you have lost important digital files – maybe a picture was accidentally deleted or your phone broke? It is always disheartening to lose access to your important files. … read more
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Tagged backup, computer systems, information technology, internal controls, IT, Makaela Clapp
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Control Implementation for Growing Non-Profit Organizations
Growth is a great sign for non-profit organizations, but sometimes it can be difficult for an organization’s procedures and controls to keep up with rapid change. When faced with a substantial increase in activity, it is important to evaluate the … read more
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Tagged AJ Taylor, audit, Austin Taylor, compliance, internal controls, nonprofit, NPO
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GASB Statement 87, Leases: Common Implementation Questions
There is no time left to procrastinate on preparing to implement GASB Statement 87. If this is your first introduction to the new lease standard, please refer to Christopher Heinfeld’s 2021 article for a basic introduction to the GASB pronouncement. … read more
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Tagged accounting, audit, financial statements, GASB, government, Joshua Jumper, leases, municipality, school district
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