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By Apolone Gentles, JD, CPA,CGA, FCCA, Bsc (Hons) | 4 Minutes Read November 6, 2019

Ten tips to a better month-end close

A better month-end close is possible. Like clockwork, a calendar month ends and in honour of this unchangeable fact, you must update the general ledger and prepare financial statements and management reports. The practical tips below can reduce stress, shorten the month-end cycle, increase accuracy and otherwise improve month-ends:

Article by Apolone Gentles, JD, CPA,CGA, FCCA, Bsc (Hons) / Business, Finance and Accounting / Apolone Gentles, financial reports, financial statements, general accounting, management reports, month-end, month-end close

By Apolone Gentles, JD, CPA,CGA, FCCA, Bsc (Hons) | 5 Minutes Read August 7, 2019

GAAP closes gaps in interpreting financial information

Generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP) closes gaps in interpreting financial information, by providing rules for the financial reporting road.

Article by Apolone Gentles, JD, CPA,CGA, FCCA, Bsc (Hons) / Administration, Business, Finance and Accounting, Not for Profit / 52-112 Non-GAAP and Other Financial Measures Disclosure, Alternative Performance Measures, APMs, Apolone Gentles, Apolone Gentles JD CPA CGA, generally accepted accounting principles, IFRS, International Financial Reporting Standards, Net Promoter Score, Non-GAAP financial measures, NPS

By Apolone Gentles, JD, CPA,CGA, FCCA, Bsc (Hons) | 3 Minutes Read June 5, 2019

Not-for-profit boards need a succession plan for their CEOs/EDs

Notwithstanding the vast differences between for-profit and not-for-profit entities, both need succession plans to quickly and effectively replace CEOs/EDs, whether the departure is planned or abrupt.

Article by Apolone Gentles, JD, CPA,CGA, FCCA, Bsc (Hons) / Business, Finance and Accounting, Not for Profit, Payroll / Apolone Gentles, board roles, CEO, charities, Chief Executive Officer, ED, executive director, not-for-profits, performance appraisal, roles and responsibilities, succession planning

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