13 May 2025 11:00
Episode 123: 5 Signs Your Books Are a Mess & How to Fix Them
Your nonprofit’s books might be messier than you think—and that mess could be costing you funding, credibility, and compliance.
In this episode of A Modern Nonprofit Podcast, Tosha is joined by Nancy Fussner, Director of Onboarding at The Charity CFO, to break down the five biggest red flags she sees when reviewing nonprofit books—and how to clean them up fast.
From mismatched bank balances to miscategorized expenses and confusing financials, Nancy shares real-world examples and practical fixes that can help you tighten your accounting and build trust with your board, funders, and team.If you’ve ever felt uncertain about your reports, unclear about your chart of accounts, or just want to make sure your books are actually audit-ready, don’t miss this episode.
Tied to The Charity CFO Financial Blueprint principles #9 (Monthly Reconciliations & Reports), #20 (Multi-Dimensional Accounting), and #23 (Diffused Responsibility).
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