Hindsight is 20/20: Observations into the Best and Worst Practices in Nonprofit Finance

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About the Authors

Joyce Ripianzi

Joyce Ripianzi, CPA

Joyce is a Partner in the Consulting Division of AAFCPAs and a leader of the firm’s growing Outsourced Accounting & Fractional CFO practice, which provides “right-size” outsourced accounting solutions, from cloud-based bookkeeping to CFO deliverables, designed to optimize the effectiveness of the modern finance function. Joyce has 30+ years of diverse experience in public accounting at national and regional CPA and consulting firms. She is also a former CFO of an 18-million-dollar organization. Joyce is deeply rooted …
Amy Staunton

Amy Staunton, CPA

Amy is a senior member of AAFCPAs’ Outsourced Accounting & Fractional CFO practice, providing high-level, outsourced CFO services for nonprofits, foundations, and grant-making organizations. She serves as an active partner to the CEOs of AAFCPAs’ nonprofit Outsourced Accounting & Fractional CFO clients, bringing a forward-looking and proactive stance to managing the agency’s finances. Amy understands the nuances inherent in the sometimes-exasperating world of nonprofit finance, including innumerable compliance requirements, resource constraints, and nonprofit culture challenges. She …
Lauren Duplin

Lauren M. Duplin, CPA

Lauren is a leader in AAFCPAs’ Outsourced Accounting & Fractional CFO practice, where she provides high-level Fractional CFO services and advisory support to nonprofits, foundations, and grant-making organizations. She brings specialized expertise in the education, community and economic development, and human and social services sectors. Lauren serves as an active partner to CEOs of AAFCPAs’ nonprofit clients, recognized for her forward-looking and proactive approach to financial management. Prior to joining AAFCPAs’ Fractional CFO & Outsourced Accounting …