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GASB 54 Fund Balance Classifications: What Every Local Government Finance Officer Needs to Know
For local government finance officers, few areas of the financial statements carry more weight — or more audit risk — than fund balance classifications under GASB 54. This guide covers all five tiers, the distinctions that trip up most governments, and how software can make getting it right effortless.
July 16, 2026 · 10 min read
How Nonprofits Should Account for In-Kind Donations (And Why Most Get It Wrong)
In-kind donations can be some of a nonprofit's most valuable resources — yet they're also among the most frequently mishandled on the books. Here's what every nonprofit controller needs to know about recognition, valuation, and disclosure.
July 16, 2026 · 9 min read
Nonprofit Payroll Tax Compliance: What Every Finance Leader Must Know
Payroll tax compliance is one of the most complex — and highest-stakes — responsibilities for nonprofit finance leaders. Here's what you need to know about FICA, FUTA, Form 941, and worker classification, and how Account Cloud Unity keeps your organization on the right side of the IRS.
July 16, 2026 · 10 min read
How Local Governments Are Getting Buried in GASB 87 and What to Do Before Your Next Audit
GASB Statement No. 87 fundamentally changed how local governments account for leases — requiring right-of-use assets and lease liabilities that were previously off-balance-sheet. Many small and mid-size municipalities are still struggling with implementation years after the effective date. Here's how to build a compliant, audit-ready process.
July 5, 2026 · 8 min read
What Your Overhead Ratio Is Costing You (And How to Talk About It Differently)
The overhead myth is one of the most expensive misconceptions in the nonprofit sector. Here's how to change the conversation — and the trajectory of your organization.
July 4, 2026 · 7 min read
GASB Compliance Doesn't Have to Be This Hard: A Guide for Government Finance Officers
Managing fund restrictions, tracking GASB standards, and producing audit-ready reports is hard enough without fighting your accounting software. Here's how to make compliance feel manageable again.
June 28, 2026 · 5 min read
Nonprofit Fundraising Management: 6 Strategies That Build Donor Trust and Sustainable Revenue
Sustainable nonprofit fundraising isn't about working harder on the next campaign. It's about building the management structure underneath it — diversified revenue, financial transparency, donor retention, board engagement, and a tight connection between development and accounting.
June 22, 2026 · 8 min read