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Benefits of Matching Financial and Non-Financial Data

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With all these different funding sources, it is imperative that healthcare-related not-for-profits have a general ledger system that can support both financial reporting and operational efficiency. A general ledger system is a software application that records and summarizes the financial transactions of an organization.

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How to Recognize and Prevent Five Common Forms of Occupational Fraud

CPA Practice

By Kaitlin Accardi, CPA. In addition, as with all forms of fraud, segregation of duties and oversight of individuals with access to the general ledger are key to mitigating manipulation. According to the Federal Trade Commission (FTC), the Consumer Sentinel Network received 2.4 million fraud reports in 2022.

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Preparing for Your First Audit – Steps to Follow for Consumer Products Companies

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Whether it be seeking a bank loan, meeting regulatory requirements, or preparing for sale or initial public offering, all avenues lead to CPA-audited, reviewed or compiled annual financial statements. Establishing an open line of communication and setting expectations with your CPA will lead to an effective and efficient audit process.

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Botkeeper Rolls Out Its New Infinite Platform to Firms

CPA Practice

In addition, Botkeeper Infinite introduces the “Activity Hub” module—offering a centralized space within the platform for all comments, feedback, and interactions—and “Bot Review,” which automates searching through the general ledger to find variances and exceptions.

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Best Practices for Nonprofits

Withum

Accounts receivable balances in the general ledger should be reconciled to the subsidiary ledger monthly. Fixed assets schedules should be reconciled to the general ledger at least annually. . The organization should have a policy of reviewing past due balances each month and following up on its collection.

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Sage Intacct – Automating to Save You Time 

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Outlier Detection for General Ledger. Once your bank or credit card transactions are imported you can easily record them into the general ledger and reconcile your accounts. Author: Amberlyn Casey , CPA | acasey@withum.com. The outlier detection will note if an entry is coded to an unusual account or dimension.

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Six tips to respond to a sales tax audit

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First, consider engaging a specialist such as a CPA or sales tax expert to both keep you clear of audit triggers and to prepare you in case the taxman does come knocking. No matter how it happens, being audited also ranked among our survey respondents’ biggest worries when it comes to sales tax. Presenting your information is a balance.

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