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Regulatory Update: Accounting Standards 2019

Regulatory Update: Accounting Standards 2019

AAFCPAs’ Nonprofit Audit Leaders Matt Hutt, Katie Belanger, and Olga Yasinnik provide key considerations and best practice recommendations related to the implementation of new accounting standards, including: Presentation of Financial Statements of Not-for-Profit Entities (ASU 2016-14, Topic 958):    Revenue from Contracts with Customers (ASU 2014-09, Topic 606), and Clarifying the Scope and the Accounting […]

Educational Podcast: Anticipating the Fraudster

Educational Podcast: Anticipating the Fraudster

Unfortunately, today we all need to think like a fraudster. As auditors, we are charged with identifying weaknesses in internal controls that pose risks for fraud, including theft or misstatement of financial results. As a result, we make recommendations to management to enhance controls to mitigate the opportunity for fraud. However, as AAFCPAs Partner John Buckley illustrates, […]

SOC Report Approach & Timeline

SOC Report Approach & Timeline

This report highlights the approach, responsibilities and timeline for a three phase System and Organization Controls, SOC 2 Report.  AAFCPAs has provided this resource in an effort to help management of service organizations better understand SOC examinations and how to prepare for a SOC 2 engagement.

Which SOC Report is Right for Your Organization

Which SOC Report is Right for Your Organization

This infographic provides a brief overview of the main differences between SOC 1, SOC 2, and SOC 3 reports. These insights will help ensure you are providing your management, customers, and prospective customers with the optimal levels of attestation without paying for more than you need to.

Educational Podcast: CFO Survey Report: Behind Every Thriving Organization is a High-Functioning CFO
Matthew Boyle, CFO Survey Report: Behind Every Thriving Organization is a High-Functioning CFO

Educational Podcast: CFO Survey Report: Behind Every Thriving Organization is a High-Functioning CFO

Listen to PodcastClick here to listen to podcast or use the above media player.AAFCPAs, in collaboration with The Boston Chapter of Financial Executives International (FEI-Boston), conducted a survey of over 250 Chief Financial Officers in an effort to capture what issues are currently ‘top of mind’ for senior financial executives in the Northeast region of […]

Educational Podcast: How to Right-Size Your Finance Function
Janice O'Reilly; How to Right-Size Your Finance Function

Educational Podcast: How to Right-Size Your Finance Function

Listen to PodcastClick here to listen to podcast or use the above media player. Over one third of CFOs surveyed report human resource limitations and team bandwidth as the PRIMARY challenge in meeting the expectations of their CEO. Nonprofit finance departments are often juggling the day-to-day accounting and bookkeeping responsibilities alongside more complex and time […]

Educational Podcast: Cybersecurity in 2018
Cybersecurity in 2018; Vassilis Kontoglis & Peter Sebilian

Educational Podcast: Cybersecurity in 2018

Listen to Podcast Click here to listen to podcast or use the above media player. Techniques of cyber-criminals continue to evolve. A recent study shared by InfoSecurity Magazine reports “Cyber-criminals have adopted an organizational shift in how they carry out their work, implementing corporate best practices and establishing professional businesses to increase the efficiency of their attacks […]

Educational Podcast: Unraveling the Mysteries of Employee Benefit Plan Costs

Educational Podcast: Unraveling the Mysteries of Employee Benefit Plan Costs

Listen to Podcast Click here to listen to podcast or use the above media player. Clients often ask “How much does my employee benefit plan cost, and how do costs relate to compliance and risks?” Plan costs are often buried and difficult for plan sponsors to truly figure out. In order to meet their fiduciary […]

Educational Podcast: Keynote Marylou Sudders
Secretary Marylou Sudders

Educational Podcast: Keynote Marylou Sudders

Listen to PodcastClick here to listen to podcast or use the above media player. At the time of this post, Marylou Sudders leads the largest executive agency in state government, overseeing a $22 billion state budget, twelve agencies and 22,000 public servants. EOHHS services directly touch the lives of slightly more than 1 in 4 […]