- Wildfire and Disaster Funding Opportunities for Arizona Cities and Towns
- 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?
Author Archives: Diane Bradley
What Will Audits and Financial Statements Look Like in 10 Years?
What will audits and financial statements look like in 10 years? Will auditors even be requesting supporting documentation directly from the auditee or will it all be obtained from third parties? Will financial statements still be in a flat PDF … read more
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Tagged Arizona, Corey Arvizu, CPA firm, data analytics, future of accounting, future of auditing, remote audit, Texas
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Most Frequently Asked Questions of 2021
Have you ever asked, “Why are the auditors asking for this?” Believe it or not, this is a very common (and understandable) question, and we also receive a variety of other questions throughout the audit process. So rest assured that … read more
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Tagged Arizona, audit, FAQ, government, Katherine Shell, nonprofit, NPO, school districts, Single Audit
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COVID-19 and the Changing Landscape of Single Audits
What hasn’t changed in the last two years in the world? Audits and, in particular, Single Audits are no exception. With over $10.1 billion being granted to Arizona communities in federal award obligations, this marks the greatest influx of federal … read more
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Tagged Arizona, audits, COVID-19, Federal Program audit, financial report, government, grants, nonprofit, NPO, SEFA, Single Audit
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Tips for Creating a Succession Plan
Your organization does important work and it is thriving. Performance goals are being met, work is efficient, and employees are happy all thanks to the hardworking team of individuals in place right now. But then, life happens. Director X wants … read more
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Tagged Arizona, business office, government, HR, management, nonprofit, NPO, personnel, school district, Shauna Brewster, staff development, succession planning
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How Strong is Your Password?
Let’s begin with a question. Which tactic do you use to “remember” your most important passwords? Write them down on a post-it and hide it at your desk. No need to remember, just keep trying different combinations of your kid’s … read more
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Tagged Arizona, audit, government, information technology, internal controls, IT, NPO, password
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Total Compensation Statements, a Total Headache?
Total compensation statements are all the buzz in the payroll and human resources world of school districts with new legislation requiring districts to furnish these statements annually to their employees. With all the discussion about total compensation statements, it seems … read more
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Tagged Arizona, Cheryl White, compensation, HR, payroll, school district
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Report Submissions – What Your District Needs to Know
Around this time of year, school districts have to ensure reports are submitted to the appropriate agencies to meet various reporting requirements. A summary of information containing instructions for the most common reporting requirements is as follows: Association of School … read more
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Tagged ACFR, Arizona, ASBO, audit report, awards, bond reporting, EMMA, financial report, GFOA, report submission, Sara Kirk, school district, Single Audit
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