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Tag Archives: Arizona
Reconciling Cash to the County Treasurer – What a School District Needs to Know
Reconciliations are an essential internal control tool for numerous reasons. Internal control functions of a reconciliation include the identification of accounting and bank errors and to assist with preventing and detecting fraud by providing an independent review of the transactions … read more
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Navigating Part VII of the Form 990
Each year non-profit organizations complete and file the IRS Form 990. The Form 990 requires the disclosure of certain compensation information for select individuals. Below are some pointers to help you navigate this portion of the Form 990. Part VII … read more
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Arizona School District Procurement – When is a Competitive Bid Not Needed?
Arizona school districts are subject to a myriad of laws and regulations regarding procurement, which is the act of obtaining or procuring goods or services, often via a competitive bidding process. Effective procurement procedures are beneficial in several ways. They … read more
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Differences between Audits, Reviews and Compilations
Accounting firms can provide a host of different services to organizations. Three types of services that often get confused with each other are compilations, reviews and audits. This quick refresher will provide the core differences between the three services, as … read more
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Understanding Arizona Public School Tax Credits
Presentation by Karin M. Smith, MBA, SFO, CFE, Consulting Partner:
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Tips for a Successful Silent Auction
So, your organization has decided to hold an annual fundraiser. Maybe you have decided on a fundraising dinner event, with entertainment and an MC to facilitate the event. “What are some ways to generate revenue at this event?” your organization … read more
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Net Asset Requirement Changes for Non-Profits
Posted November 8, 2017 Presentation by Kara Jungbluth, CPA, Audit Manager
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