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Mike Molloy
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What Does a Quality of Earnings Report Cost? What Drives the Fee
QoE fees vary widely, and the price tag alone tells you little. Here is what actually drives the cost of a quality of earnings report, and how to keep yours in check.
Harbor View Consulting
Accounting & Finance Advisory, Baltimore, MD
Quality of Earnings vs. Audit: What Buyers Actually Need
Audited financials and a quality of earnings report answer different questions. Here is how they differ, why a clean audit doesn't replace a QoE, and when a deal needs both.
Harbor View Consulting
Accounting & Finance Advisory, Baltimore, MD
The Single Audit Threshold Is Now $1 Million: What Maryland Nonprofits Need to Know
The 2024 Uniform Guidance revision raised the Single Audit threshold from $750,000 to $1,000,000 in federal expenditures. Here is who it affects, when it applies, and what to do now.
Harbor View Consulting
Accounting & Finance Advisory, Baltimore, MD
Interim Controller vs. Permanent Hire: The Real Cost
An interim controller's rate looks expensive next to a salary. The full comparison, including the cost of a seat sitting empty, often points the other way.
Harbor View Consulting
Accounting & Finance Advisory, Baltimore, MD
Outsourced CFO for Nonprofits: What Your Board Should Expect
An outsourced or fractional CFO gives a nonprofit senior finance leadership without a full-time salary. Here is what the board should expect to see, every month and every year.
Harbor View Consulting
Accounting & Finance Advisory, Baltimore, MD
General Ledger Reconciliation: A Monthly Checklist for Nonprofits
Monthly general ledger reconciliations are the foundation of reliable financials and a smooth audit. Here is a practical checklist for nonprofit finance teams, account by account.
Harbor View Consulting
Accounting & Finance Advisory, Baltimore, MD
Cash vs. Accrual: How to Get Accrual-Level Visibility on Cash-Basis Books
Most small businesses run on cash basis for good reason. Pair it with a forecast and AI-assisted review to get accrual-level visibility without the overhead.
Jeff Binford, CPA
Partner
The Hidden Gaps in Most Internal Audit Tools and How to Future-Proof Your Function
Internal audit's value hinges on agility, insight, and influence. Discover the seven critical technical capabilities CAEs must insist on to ensure their technology investment drives real impact.
Mike Molloy
Partner
Why Most Internal Audit Tools Fail, and What Leading CAEs do to get it Right
The pressure on internal audit to deliver insight, not just assurance, is greater than ever. Learn the strategic approach leading CAEs use to select technology that enables transformation, not just task automation.
Mike Molloy
Partner
The Most Cost-Effective Way to Keep Your Best Talent
Discover how mentorship and recognition programs can be powerful, budget-friendly tools for retaining top finance professionals and building a stronger team culture.
Mike Molloy
Partner
Stop the Exit Before It Starts: How to Retain Your Best Talent
Learn proactive strategies to prevent talent turnover, from strategic recruiting to workload balance, and discover how to keep your top finance professionals engaged at every career stage.
Mike Molloy
Partner
Your Best People Won't Wait: Give Them a Clear Path Forward
Discover how to create clear career progression paths and development opportunities that keep top finance talent engaged and growing within your organization.
Jeff Binford, CPA
Partner
Stop Guessing: Know Exactly What Skills Your Finance Team Needs
Learn how to proactively assess and develop your finance team's skills through structured competency gap analyses and the four pillars of finance team success.
Jeff Binford, CPA
Partner
Your Next Move: A Guide for Laid-Off IRS Employees
A comprehensive guide for IRS employees affected by recent layoffs, providing actionable steps and strategies for career transition.
Mike Molloy
Partner
Navigating Talent Shortages in Accounting & Finance
Strategies for addressing the growing talent gap in financial services and maintaining operational excellence.
Jeff Binford, CPA
Partner
The API Economy in Financial Services
Understanding the impact of APIs on modern financial services and how to leverage them effectively.
Mike Molloy
Partner
Navigating Control and Compliance in Accounting for IPO-Bound Companies
A comprehensive guide to establishing robust internal controls and compliance frameworks for companies preparing for an Initial Public Offering (IPO).
Jeff Binford, CPA
Partner
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