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Refresh Your Finances: Spring Clean Your Bookkeeping to Prep for Your Next Fundraiser

Shay CPA

Giving your bookkeeping a spring clean could be the key that unlocks success in your next rounds of fundraising. With that in mind, our team of expert tech startup bookkeepers and accountants put our heads together. GAAP stands for Generally Accepted Accounting Principles. Your bookkeeping is no different.

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Spring Cleaning: How Organizing Your Bookkeeping Now Can Get You Ready for Your Next Fundraise

Shay CPA

In fact, giving your bookkeeping a spring clean could be the key that unlocks success in your next rounds of fundraising. With that in mind, our team of expert tech startup bookkeepers and accountants put our heads together. GAAP stands for Generally Accepted Accounting Principles. Your bookkeeping is no different.

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GAAP: What It Is and Why Your Investors Expect It

inDinero Accounting

Accrual Accounting is a vital component of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP). Understanding the principles of GAAP accrual accounting can be challenging and daunting; however, with the right guidance, it can be achieved. What are Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP)?

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The Importance of an Accurate Balance Sheet

Basis 365

Complying with Accounting Standards and Tax Regulations An accurate balance sheet is also vital for complying with accounting standards and tax regulations. It helps ensure that your financial statements are prepared by following generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP). Here are a few reasons why: 1.

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The Importance of an Accurate Balance Sheet

Basis 365

A proper balance sheet can increase your chances of securing the funding you need to grow your business because financier’s will have more confidence in your accounting systems. Complying with Accounting Standards and Tax Regulations An accurate balance sheet is also vital for complying with accounting standards.

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What Needs to Be Included in Your Nonprofit’s Balance Sheet (AKA Statement of Financial Position)

inDinero Accounting

Mission-based organizations in compliance with Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP) should prepare these financial statements: Statement of Financial Position (Balance Sheet) provides a picture of the NFP’s assets and liabilities. The net assets of a nonprofit balance sheet signify the departure from for-profit bookkeeping.

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Guide to accountant responsibilities

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In general, an accountant’s job description includes common accounting tasks such as: Performing risk analysis evaluations. Ensuring the accuracy of bookkeeping and that the bookkeeping is compliant with state and federal laws. Recording expenses and preparing financial reports. Working with external auditors.

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