Education
New GASB Standards Affect Leave Accounting and Risk Disclosures
Governmental and quasi-governmental organizations, including charter schools, should begin preparing for two new standards issued by the Governmental Accounting Standards Board—GASB 101 and GASB 102. These statements, effective for fiscal year 2025 audits, introduce changes to how compensated absences are recorded and how certain risks must be disclosed. GASB 101: Compensated Absences GASB Statement No. […]
Upcoming Increase in Single Audit or Program-Specific Audit Thresholds
For audits of fiscal years beginning on or after October 1, 2024, the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) will raise the threshold for requiring a single audit or program-specific audit from $750,000 to $1,000,000. Non-Federal entities receiving less than $1,000,000 in federal funds annually will no longer be required to undergo a single audit, […]
How Automation Enhances the UFR and Simplifies Nonprofit Reporting
For many Massachusetts human and social services contractors, preparing the annual Uniform Financial Report (UFR) is a significant endeavor. It is not only resource intensive and complex but presents limited flexibility and extensive redundancy. Gathering the financial details, meeting state regulations, and hitting strict deadlines consumes extensive resources for those already operating with limited staff. […]
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 […]
AAFCPAs Speaks on Navigating School Facilities Expansion
On December 11, 2024, AAFCPAs’ David Kelleher, CPA, CGMA, Partner spoke at the Association of Independent Schools New England’s (AISNE) virtual webinar, How Schools Confidently Navigate Facilities Expansion. This session featured insights for Heads, Assistant Heads, CFOs, COOs, advancement leads, and others involved in the financial planning of major facilities projects. Panelists explored the practicalities […]
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 […]
How Schools Confidently Navigate Facilities Expansion
While the design and construction of a new academic facility can be an ambitious and exciting undertaking, it may present financial challenges. To ensure project success and to mitigate risk, it is critical to proactively plan for accounting and financial implications before you break ground. Take for example one of AAFCPAs’ independent school clients that […]
AAFCPAs Invited To Present at NCSC24
AAFCPAs’ John Buckley, CPA, CGMA has been invited to present on financial health when operating a strong charter school/network at NCSC24, the largest national gathering of educators, advocates, and leaders in the charter school community. This year’s conference will be held June 30 to July 3, 2024. In his presentation, John will touch on the […]