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Clarification on High School ADM/FTE
Thank you, Arizona State Legislature! With the recent passing of Senate Bill 1156 which went into effect in August 2017, the confusion related to whether or not a high school student should be considered as a full time student should … read more
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Opportunities in Accounting
Presentation by Jennifer L. Shields, CPA, CGFM, Partner Posted August 30, 2017
Basic Financial Policies for Non-Profits
Financial policies play an integral role in the success of non-profits. Financial policies guide how staff and Board members are expected to operate, while providing clarity and setting expectations. Non-profits are also required to disclose whether they have certain policies … read more
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Tagged accounting, Arizona, board, CPA, CPA firm, Form 990, internal control, nonprofit, NPO, policies, procedures
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How to Make Corporate Sponsorships Work for You
Has your nonprofit organization ever tried to organize an activity or special event, only to realize that you lacked the necessary funding to support it? Did you consider partnering with a local business as an option to cover the expense? … read more
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Adjacent Ways – The “Other” Levy Fund
School districts in Arizona levy property taxes for general operational and capital needs. Districts can also levy property taxes for additional needs pending voter approval. Additional needs include bonded debt repayments and operational or capital overrides. However, districts have access … read more
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Effective School Board Governance to Improve District Performance
Many research studies have been conducted to examine the characteristics of school boards in high-performing districts. These boards are shown to have distinctly different characteristics than low-performing districts, resulting in the conclusion that strong, effective school board governance impacts district … read more
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Practical Internal Controls for Small Organizations
Our firm works with organizations with varying staff sizes, but regardless of size, every organization must implement a system of internal controls over key financial processes and financial reporting.While this can be difficult for small organizations where many employees “wear … read more
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