Luck of the Audit: The Role of Internal Controls in Audit Preparedness
Whether your organization is new to the audit process, or preparing for your 50th audit, savvy nonprofits know that the annual audit is a vital part of a sound financial management process. Audits ensure that information disseminated to the public about your organization’s financial position is fairly presented – and there are no shenanigans. The…
Key Takeaways from the 2024 Sage Transform Conference
By Elinor Litwack, CPA, Partner, Outsourced Accounting and Advisory Services Introducing Sage Copilot One of the highlights of this year’s conference was the unveiling of Sage Copilot, an AI assistant integrated into Sage Intacct, designed to proactively assist users with tasks across the platform. Sage Copilot will allow users to ask questions like, “Who’s timesheet…
Enterprise Risk Management in Nonprofit Organizations – 2024 Workshop Takeaways
On February 22-23, 2024, GRF and NC State University’s Enterprise Risk Management Initiative convened over 100 nonprofit executives and board members to discuss enterprise risk management strategies and tactics. This 5th annual workshop, “Navigating the World of Uncertainties Impacting Nonprofit Organizations,” aims to fill a gap in the resources available to tax-exempt organizations seeking to…
Navigating Digital Transformation: How One INGO Successfully Conducted a System Assessment
Navigating Digital Transformation In virtual work environments, having streamlined operations, efficient collaboration, and transparent processes is paramount. This rings especially true for international nongovernmental organizations (INGOs) dedicated to humanitarian efforts. In this case study, we share a real-world scenario where a prominent INGO sought our assistance in modernizing their operations through an Enterprise Resource Planning…
Mastering Your Statement of Functional Expenses
A statement of functional expenses is fundamental to nonprofit accounting. While providing a comprehensive breakdown of your expenditures, a functional expense statement also helps to enhance the accuracy and transparency of your nonprofit financial reporting. Not to mention, failure to accurately report functional expenses on your Form 990 could put your organization’s nonprofit status in…
Sage Q1 2024 Release: Leveraging AI and Automation
Available as of Friday, February 16, Sage Intacct’s first release of 2024 includes new features and functionality that elevate the work of humans with AI and automation. The updates highlighted below include enhancements across three major themes: 1. Seamless data integration, 2. Automation advancements, and 3. Industry insights, to boost organizational efficiency and enhance decision-making insights.