P2P Introduction to Financial Management Best Practices
Introduction to Financial Management Best Practices
PRESENTED BY GLENDA Y. HICKS, CPA FOR PARENT TO PARENT OF GEORGIA, INC.
REGION 3 PTAC FEBRUARY 27, 2014
Learning Objectives
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Identify policies and internal controls for integrity and accountability Understand financial tools and infrastructure that support financial soundness Understand the impact of sound accounting practices on:
Audit requirements Funder reporting Managing programs and services efficiently Transparency and accountability
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"Donors don't give to groups they don't trust"1
Former Executive Director of the Indiana University Center on Philanthropy and former President of Indiana University Foundation
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Key Players
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Board
Board
Management
Management
Employees
Employees
Employees
Volunteers
Management
Employees
Volunteers
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Good Governance
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Board's 3 primary roles
Set direction Ensure resources Provide oversight
COSO Framework (Committee of Sponsoring Organizations)
Joint initiative Amer. Acctg. Assoc, AICPA, Financial Executives International, Assoc. of Accountants and Financial Professionals in Business, and Institute of Internal Auditors
Sarbanes-Oxley
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Key Risks
Types of Risk2
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Additional Risks
Strategic risk: impact goals and mission
Operational risk: impact ability to manage day-today
Financial risk: impact assets Compliance risk: impact ability to comply with laws and regulations
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Revenue risk: diversity of sources
Contractor risk: independent or employee
Interdependency risk: alignments with other organizations
Data risk: information technology
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Why Controls?
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To assist management in orderly and efficient conduct of its operations Adherence to management policies and procedures Safeguarding of assets Prevention and detection of fraud and errors Accuracy and completeness of accounting records. Timely preparation of reliable financial information Inspire confidence in the organization by its funding partners and beneficiaries
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Basic Principles
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Initiate Authorize Process Record Report
Financial Statements
General Ledger Cash, Fixed Assets, Net Assets, Payables, Revenue, Expense
Summary Journals Cash receipts, cash disbursements,
Payroll, general, fundraising
Source Documents Vendor invoice, receiving report, pledge form, time sheet,
Grant invoice, donation check
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Federal Guidance
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Federal grant compliance and single audit (OMB A-133: Audits of State & Local Governments and Nonprofits)
Expenditures over $500,000
Cost allocation plans (OMB A-122: Cost Principles for Nonprofits)
Allowable costs Administrative overhead
Administrative requirements for grants and agreements (OMB A-110)
Financial mgt., property stnds., procurement, reports, etc.
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COSO ()
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Various guides (Framework, Monitoring) sold through AICPA from $35 to $90 Defines internal control as "...a process effected by an entity's board of directors, management and other personnel, designed to provide reasonable assurance regarding achievement of objectives in the following categories:
Effectiveness and efficiency of operations Reliability of financial reporting Compliance with applicable laws and regulations"
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Internal Control
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Is a process Effectiveness is a state or condition Varies by organization size Can be more or less formal/structured depending
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Definitions
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Control environment-tone, values, integrity, philosophy, skills training, authority, ethics, responsibility Risk assessment-internal and external mgt. of desired objectives (Spreadsheet) Control Activities-policies, procedures, authorizations, reconciliations, verifications, security (Checklist) Information & Communication-identify, capture, communicate, internal and external info., timely, open and honest, good and bad news Monitoring-assess quality over time, evaluate, supervision Key Control Terms: efficient, effective, safeguard, prevent, detect, comply, accurate, timely, training
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Inherent Risks
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Human error Collusion Management Override Changing Conditions
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Considerations for Limited Staff
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? As separation of duties becomes less possible, more emphasis must be placed on: Review of Supporting Documentation Limiting access to facilities/assets Transaction Authorization Department Reconciliation Mandatory vacations Use of bonded external service providers, especially janitorial & security Background checks, criminal history review Strong accounting system Use of board members Use of administrative staff and other department staff
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Sarbanes-Oxley
15 Whistleblower policy
Illegal to punish whistleblowers in any manner Criminal penalties for retaliation Correct problems quickly Anonymous reporting Complaint procedures Document Destruction (Records and Retention Policy) It is a crime to alter, cover up, falsify or destroy any document (or persuade someone else to do so) to prevent use in an official proceeding Policy:
Hardcopy E-files Voicemail Back-up procedures Archiving
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