Business Process Improvement
Streamlining Operations: How Modern ERP Systems Solve Inefficiencies and Drive Growth
In this article: Complex nonprofits, especially multi-service health and human services agencies, face the daunting task of managing diverse programs, complex funding streams, and stringent compliance requirements. Fragmented systems and disjointed processes can compound these challenges, leading to inefficiencies and increased administrative workloads. The implementation of a well-designed enterprise resource planning (ERP) system offers a […]
Is your chart of accounts an unnecessarily complex maze?
In the fast-paced world of business, growth often leads to complex challenges, especially in accounting. A common issue many organizations face as they expand is the management of increasingly lengthy account numbers. These numbers, which detail segments of transactions such as location, department, and grants, can become unwieldy as organizations rise to meet new challenges. […]
Optimize Q4 Budget Planning
In this article: During the fourth quarter, it is critical that organizations evaluate financial performance, finalize plans, and set priorities for the year ahead. It is a time to refine budgets, align strategies with goals, and prepare for challenges while building a foundation for success. The Q4 budgeting process ensures resources are allocated effectively, key […]
Announcing AAFCPAs’ Exciting Partnership with Oracle NetSuite
We are thrilled to announce that AAFCPAs has formed a new partnership with Oracle NetSuite, one of the world’s leading cloud-based ERP systems. This collaboration aims to provide our Outsourced Accounting & Fractional CFO (OAFC) clients with unparalleled support and advanced solutions that are perfectly tailored to their growing needs. Outsourced NetSuite Accounting For OAFC […]
Shift in EEC Funding Model Requires Business Process Assessment
Effective October 1, 2024, the Massachusetts Department of Early Education and Care (EEC) shifted its contract reimbursement from a primarily unit-rate model to a mix of unit-rate and cost-reimbursable contracts. Under the new contracts, childcare seats will be reimbursed on a unit-rate basis while administrative and supportive services will be funded through cost reimbursement contracts. […]
Cost Center Coding Strategies for Effective Grant Reporting
For complex human and social services providers, managing grants and ensuring compliance can often feel like navigating a labyrinth. One effective strategy to simplify this process is through cost center coding. AAFCPAs provides the following detailed guidance on how to leverage cost center coding to streamline grant reporting and maintain compliance. Design Your Cost Centers […]
Enhancing Reporting Capabilities With Integrated Systems
For CFOs and financial leaders within the Health and Human Services sector, the challenge of managing and reporting on diverse programs funded from various sources is a significant one. Accurate and efficient reporting is essential but often hampered by data spread across multiple, disconnected systems. AAFCPAs provides the following guidance on how integrating these systems […]
Seminar Recap: Understanding AI Risks and Establishing Workplace Guidelines
During AAFCPAs’ recent Nonprofit Seminar (April 2024), Ryan K. Wolff, MBA and Vassilis Kontoglis briefed approximately 400 attendees on AI risks and the importance of establishing workplace guidelines. The full session was recorded and may be viewed as a webcast at your convenience. >> The integration of artificial intelligence (AI) into the workforce brings with […]
A Guide to Business Process Assessment and System Selection
A business process assessment is the first step in identifying, addressing, and solving inefficiencies that may hold back performance and productivity within your organization. Successful, growing organizations often find themselves over-reliant on Excel for data management, facing reporting delays, lacking real-time insights, struggling with data processing and intensive reconciliations between systems, or closing late due […]