Joyce Ripianzi
Seminar Recap: Embracing Continuous Close for Real-Time Financial Insights
During AAFCPAs’ recent Nonprofit Seminar (April 2025), Joyce Ripianzi, CPA, Amy Staunton, CPA, and Lauren M. Duplin, CPA of AAFCPAs’ Outsourced Accounting & Fractional CFO practice presented to more than 550 attendees practical guidance on how nonprofit finance teams may adopt a continuous close model to improve accuracy, timeliness, and efficiency. Many nonprofits are already […]
Accurate Forecasting Matters for Business Growth
Budgeting and forecasting are critical components of financial planning, each serving its own distinct purpose. A budget establishes the financial framework for the year, providing a static benchmark against which performance is measured. But budgeting, while essential, is only half the equation. Cash forecasting completes the picture, offering a dynamic, real-time view of financial health […]
Optimize Q4 Budget Planning
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. Whether in the nonprofit or commercial sector, the Q4 budgeting process ensures resources […]
Seminar Recap: Unlocking the CFO’s Role in Digital Transformation
During AAFCPAs’ recent Nonprofit Seminar (April 2024), Robyn Leet and Joyce Ripianzi, CPA briefed approximately 400 attendees on ways CFOs can unlock digital transformation within their organization. The full session was recorded and may be viewed as a webcast at your convenience. >> Faced with resource constraints, nonprofit organizations are driven to keep operations lean […]
Unlocking the CFO’s Role in Digital Transformation 2024
Unlocking the CFO’s Role in Digital Transformation | Webinar OnDemand Watch AAFCPAs’ Fractional CFOs and Business Process Architects as they embark on a journey to empower attendees with actionable insights and strategies to enhance their finance function. Given the CFO’s pivotal role in driving efficiency and data-informed insight, we’ll help attendees set the stage for […]
Philip Deng to Keynote Nonprofit Seminar
AAFCPAs is pleased to announce that Philip Deng, recognized for his ability to leverage advanced technology in the nonprofit space, will be keynote speaker at its 2024 Virtual Nonprofit Educational Seminar on April 24th. Deng is a nonprofit veteran and CEO of Grantable, an AI-assisted grant writing solution. Unlocking the Power of AI with Philip […]
Ripianzi to Present MNN, FEI-Boston Nonprofit Outlook for 2024
Joyce Ripianzi, CPA, leader in AAFCPAs’ Fractional CFO & Outsourced Accounting practice, has been invited to co-present the “Nonprofit Outlook for 2024: Guidance for the Year Ahead”, a joint professional development event hosted by FEI Boston and the Mass Nonprofit Network. Ripianzi will offer insight into ways in which nonprofit organizations can improve audit preparation. […]
Ripianzi to Present at FEI-Boston/MNN Joint Event
Joyce Ripianzi, CPA, Nonprofit Partner in AAFCPAs’ Fractional CFO & Outsourced Accounting Practice, has been invited to present strategies for improving audit preparation at the joint professional development event, ‘Nonprofit Outlook for 2024: Guidance for the Year Ahead’, held by FEI Boston and the Mass Nonprofit Network. The event will be held on January 10, […]
2023 Year-end CFO/Controller Projects
As we approach the end of the year, finance leaders are immersed in a critical phase: ensuring tax compliance readiness, devising year-end tactics to maximize 2023 tax benefits, and crafting budgets and forecasts for 2024. This period often brings a surge in workload, challenging teams to do more with the same resources. This is where […]