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Outside Vendors: Protecting Your Data
We all know that technology is adapting and improving every day. Over the past decade, data has become much more accessible and cloud-based. While this provides many positive opportunities for users of the data, the threat of cybersecurity breaches has … read more
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Tagged cybersecurity, data security, government, internal controls, IT, Kara Curtis, nonprofit, school district, USFR, vendors
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GASB Standards Update
The Governmental Accounting Standards Board (GASB) has been, seemingly, busier in recent years researching, deliberating, and issuing a number of standards that will take effect in coming years. While some relief was provided with the passage of GASB Statement No. … read more
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Tagged accounting, Arizona, fiduciary activities, financial statements, GASB, government, leases, Mike Hoerig, pronouncements, Texas
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The Four C’s of Auditing
I know it feels like we just got out of 2020, one of the most unpredictable years most of us have experienced, but can you believe we are already almost six months into 2021? That means your next audit is … read more
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Tagged audit, audit preparation, capital assets, cash, compensated absences, cutoff, government, NPO, Virlene Cloyd
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Can You Identify a Fraudster?
Occupational fraud, which is fraud committed by persons within an organization, is problematic throughout the world. This type of fraud causes significant, costly damages to organizations due to the fraudulent activities of its employees. Organizations often are not equipped, or … read more
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Tagged ACFE, embezzlement, fraud, fraudster, government, internal controls, nonprofit, NPO, red flags
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Capital Assets – Using Data Analytics to Strengthen Our Audits
Updating and maintaining an accurate capital asset listing is not typically at the top of anyone’s to-do list. However, it is something that is required of your organization and it oftentimes is a lot of work. Most organizations spend the … read more
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Tagged Arizona, audit, capital assets, data analytics, government, Joshua Jumper, school district
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Developing a Conflict of Interest Policy
We make countless decisions every day of our life. Many of these are most likely inconsequential, but there will be plenty of choices to make that have a greater impact. Part of life includes learning how to make the best … read more
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Tagged conflict of interest, government, internal controls, nonprofit, NPO, policy, school district
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Changes to the 1099 Form for 2020
I think we can all agree we are ready for 2020 to come to an end! With calendar year end brings certain tax-related filings. Most entities will be filing W2s to report their employees’ wages and taxes and 1099s for … read more
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Tagged 1099, 1099-NEC, accounting, changes, compensation, form, government, independent contractors, Karin Smith, nonprofit, payments, taxes
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