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What is a Chart of Accounts (COA)?
May 14, 2024
What is a Chart of Accounts (COA)? Why is a Chart of Accounts (COA) important for your bookkeeping practices? A Chart of Accounts (COA) is a list of the accounts that an organization has identified...
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Financial Audit Vs. Financial Review
May 1, 2024
Key Differences Between a Financial Audit & Financial Review A financial audit and review are two different types of financial assessments conducted by professionals to evaluate the accuracy and...
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Determining Pay Rates for Your Team
June 12, 2023
Considerations for Determining Pay Rates Determining How Much to Pay Your Team Pentacle recommends using the W.A.G.E. calculator to get a sense for how much established institutions are paying for...
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Top CRMs for Non-Profit Entities
May 22, 2023
Top CRMs for Non-Profit Entities Salesforce Salesforce is a widely used CRM system that offers robust features and customization options. Nonprofits can use Salesforce’s Nonprofit Success Pack...
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What is a Board of Directors and What to Consider When Creating One
May 22, 2023
What is a Board of Directors and What to Consider When Creating One What is a Board of Directors? A board of directors is a group of individuals who are elected to govern and oversee the...
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Workers Classification in the Performing Arts: Why Does It Matter?
May 19, 2022
Workers Classification in the Performing Arts: Why Does It Matter? NEXTSTEPS GUEST WRITER: STEFI GEORGE How You Classify Workers Can Make a Big Difference for Workers Compensation and Tax...
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Understanding A Balance Sheet
January 13, 2022
Understanding a Balance Sheet What is a Balance Sheet? A Balance Sheet is a financial statement that summarizes the company’s assets, liabilities, and equity at a specific point in time. The Balance...
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Understanding A Profit and Loss Statement?
January 7, 2022
Understanding A Profit and Loss Statement What is a Profit and Loss Statement? A Profit and Loss Statement (P&L) is a financial statement that measures the revenues, costs, and expenses incurred...
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Employee versus Independent Contractor
August 20, 2021
Employee vs. Independent Contractor What’s the difference between an employee and an independent contractor? The payment for an independent contractor is performance-based and is determined by the...
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5 Questions to Ask When Hiring an Intern
January 23, 2021
5 Questions to Ask When Hiring an Intern It’s key to ask an intern these questions before hiring them. Here are a few questions for employers to ask a potential intern, in order to learn...