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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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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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Common Financial Reporting Deficiencies and Steps Your District Can Take to Avoid Them
Mistakes happen. Errors are part of life but they can be avoided and risk minimized with some planning. The first step in avoiding mistakes is to learn about the most common errors and determine what type of controls can help … read more
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Using the “Green Book” to Set a System of Internal Controls
The Standards for Internal Control in the Federal Government, also known as the “Green Book,” sets the standards for an effective internal control system for federal agencies. These control standards are widely adopted by state and local agencies as part of … read more
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What to Look Out for when Reviewing Bank Reconciliations
The bank statement reconciliation process is one, if not the most critical, of an organization’s internal controls. To ensure appropriate segregation of duties, it is important that bank statements and reconciliations are reviewed by someone other than the preparer, especially … read more
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Internal Auditing without the Internal Auditor
Every organization has, or should have, an internal control structure that allows the organization to work efficiently, while reducing risks of theft or fraud. Some of these organizations are large enough to employ their own internal auditors or an entire … read more
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Quick Tips for Spotting Billing Schemes
Just because you have an invoice to match every expense, it does not mean your employees are not stealing money. In fact, the global study on fraud published by the Association of Certified Fraud Examiners has identified billing schemes, year … read more
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