Board finance committees should also review financial reports at least quarterly to maintain proper oversight. Even small financial missteps can have major consequences when an organization operates on public trust and donor confidence. Financial staff must translate complex nonprofit accounting concepts into clear, actionable information without oversimplifying critical details. Regular updates need to provide enough…

To estimate salvage value, a company can use the percentage of the original cost method or get an independent appraisal. The percentage of cost method multiplies the original cost by the salvage value percentage. Suppose a company spent $1 million purchasing machinery and tools, which are expected to be useful for five years and then…