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Measuring Non Profit Efficiency: The Statement of Functional Expense

Accounting provides some measure of a firm’s economic efficiency on its income statement. A large net income usually tells us that something has gone right, while a large loss indicates that something is amiss. The same cannot be said about a non profit’s income statements (usually called the Statements of Revenue and Expense). Since the [...]

Build a Reputation – Build a BV Practice: The Best Four Investments You Can Make

While attending a recent annual conference I ran into Jim-just as I do each and every year. Jim is short and stout, usually a little disheveled but typically with a jovial attitude-A Santa Claus without the boots, red robe and “ho ho ho”. This time, however, something was different. He wore a look of frustration [...]

Microsoft Excel Features and Functions for Accountants

Microsoft Excel spreadsheets are an indispensable tool for accountants, being widely used to create financial statements as well as to produce many other types of financial reports including budgets, forecasts, cash flow and financial models. Many accountants consider themselves to be experts in using Excel but the reality is that the majority are self taught [...]

The Benefits of Membership to a State CPA Association

Certified Public Accountant (CPA) is a designation offered to qualified accountants, who have passed the Uniform Certified Public Accountant Examination in the United States and have the required state education and experience. The CPA license protects the public from inefficient individuals performing substandard accounting work. New York State passed the first Accountancy Law in 1896, [...]

Why Hire A CPA (Certified Public Accountant)?

A CPA or a certified public accountant can be one of the most important human resource assets of any organization, but many organizations do not realize their importance or have incorrect or partial knowledge about how to reap benefits from hiring a CPA. Before discussing why an organization should hire a CPA, let us know [...]

Role Of A CPA In Estate Planning

The main role of the Certified Public Accountant is to act as an advisor to business houses, individuals, non-profit organizations, government agencies and financial institutions. CPAs are different from other accountants by stringent experience, educational and licensing requirements. Team of professionals who work together can best perform the function of estate and financial planning. The [...]