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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