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Tag Archives: audit
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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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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Data Analytics in Auditing and Consulting – Part I
As financial auditing and consulting evolves every year, there seems to be a growing emphasis on utilizing data analytics in new and existing auditing methodologies. Embracing the role that data analytics plays in this aspect, HeinfeldMeech is constantly applying and … read more
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Tagged Arizona, audit, CPA firm, data analysis, data analytics, government, IDEA software, macros, nonprofit, NPO
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School District Physical Inventory Process
Do you know the last time your district completed a full physical inventory over all assets? Did you know that federal rules require an inventory of equipment to be completed every two years and that state rules require the physical … read more
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Tagged Alex Cooksey, Arizona, audit, capital assets, consulting, internal control, inventory, physical inventory, school district
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Effective Communication in a Remote Environment
In a world that is striving to return to more “normal” personal and professional environments, there are opportunities to reflect and improve on adaptations that were born out of necessity due to the COVID-19 pandemic. While there were disruptions in … read more
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Tagged Arizona, audit, communication, government, Nathan Cook, nonprofit, NPO, remote work, school district, team, technology, telecommuting
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Christopher Heinfeld Joins Arizona State Board of Accountancy Advisory Committee
HeinfeldMeech is pleased to announce that Christopher W. Heinfeld, CPA has been appointed to sit on the Accounting and Auditing Advisory Committee of the Arizona State Board of Accountancy. Christopher is an audit partner in HeinfeldMeech’s Tucson office and began … read more
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Tagged Accounting and Auditing Advisory Committee, Arizona State Board of Accountancy, audit, Christopher Heinfeld, CPA, CPA firm
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Preparing for Your First Single Audit
With a record amount of federal relief funding released recently, it is expected that thousands of nonprofits and local governments may be required to undergo their first single audit. Single Audit Requirements A non-federal entity expending $750,000 or more in … read more
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Tagged Arizona, audit, COVID, federal programs, financial report, government, Jill Shaw, nonprofit, NPO, school district, SEFA, Single Audit, Texas
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