Industries: Nonprofits and Associations

Greenhouse Gas Emissions: Understanding and Reporting on Scopes 1, 2, and 3

Many organizations are actively working to diminish their greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions. When tracking and reporting progress, the terms ‘Scopes 1, 2, and 3 emissions’ are frequently used. But what do these designations mean? Scopes 1, 2, and 3 Defined The ‘scopes’ for reporting come from the Greenhouse Gas Protocol (GHG Protocol), an international organization…

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Accounting Today Recognizes GRF as a 2024 Regional Leader and Firm to Watch

A leading provider of business news for the accounting community, Accounting Today released its 2024 Top 100 Firms ranking of accounting firms and accounting’s regional leaders. GRF CPAs & Advisors (GRF) reported another strong year in 2023 which earned the firm recognition as one of the Top Firms in the Capital Region for 2024 and…

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Luck of the Audit: The Role of Internal Controls in Audit Preparedness

Whether your organization is new to the audit process, or preparing for your 50th audit, savvy nonprofits know that the annual audit is a vital part of a sound financial management process. Audits ensure that information disseminated to the public about your organization’s financial position is fairly presented – and there are no shenanigans. The…

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Key Takeaways from the 2024 Sage Transform Conference

By Elinor Litwack, CPA, Partner, Outsourced Accounting and Advisory Services Introducing Sage Copilot One of the highlights of this year’s conference was the unveiling of Sage Copilot, an AI assistant integrated into Sage Intacct, designed to proactively assist users with tasks across the platform. Sage Copilot will allow users to ask questions like, “Who’s timesheet…

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Enterprise Risk Management in Nonprofit Organizations – 2024 Workshop Takeaways

On February 22-23, 2024, GRF and NC State University’s Enterprise Risk Management Initiative convened over 100 nonprofit executives and board members to discuss enterprise risk management strategies and tactics. This 5th annual workshop, “Navigating the World of Uncertainties Impacting Nonprofit Organizations,” aims to fill a gap in the resources available to tax-exempt organizations seeking to…

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