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Leading a Government Finance and Accounting Function Following the Great Resignation

Cherry Bekaert

Studies show that the state and local government workforce has not returned to pre-COVID levels. Combine that with the shrinking pipeline of accountants, especially in the governmental realm, and many state and local governments are having to do more with less than ever before.

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The Importance of Month-end Close Process in Your Local Government Finance Department (and 4 Software Solutions To Help Get It Done)

LSLCPAs

It involves reconciling key financial accounts, verifying transactions are captured and in the correct account, and preparing monthly financial statements to provide an accurate snapshot of a organization’s financial health throughout the year. Timely and accurate month-end close processes.

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Guy Proposes Not Terrible Ideas to Get People Into Government Accounting

Going Concern

For some time now municipalities have felt the crunch from the accountant shortage and unlike public accounting firms feeling the same, these entities don’t have the luxury of turning down work to ease it nor can they overwork their people with no overtime. Glad you didn’t ask! Let’s see what you’ve got, Girard.

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Explaining and Exploring the Drivers of Trust in Government

Cherry Bekaert

Americans’ trust in government has been on the decline for decades. In the 1960s, polling from the Pew Research Center showed that more than 70% of Americans believed the Federal Government would do the right thing “just about always.” Our nation’s success depends on restoring trust in its government institutions.

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4 Ways Outsourced Accounting Helps Non-Profits Deal with Multi-level Government Regulations

LSLCPAs

The post 4 Ways Outsourced Accounting Helps Non-Profits Deal with Multi-level Government Regulations appeared first on LSL CPAs. Your entity might be a charitable organization, a public charity, or a private foundation. Whether you are a 501(C)(3),(4), (6), or something.

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How the Automotive Industry Can Position Their Accounting and Finance Functions for Lasting Success

Cherry Bekaert

These changes can bring opportunities for companies to better align themselves within the market and their customers, but also can have implications for accounting and finance functions within the industry as well.

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AICPA and CIMA Launch Climate Accounting Resource

CPA Practice

The resource’s launch highlights the important role professional accountants have to play in this context. Accounting for Climate Resilience is the last in a series of four interactive “ Accounting for” briefs focused on sustainability and business. Dr Jeremy Osborn, FCMA, CGMA, CPA (Aust.),

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