FINANCE AND ACCOUNTING CONSULTANTS ALLIANCE - FINACA

Fractional financial leadership = clarity + growth. This case study from FINACA member Michigan CFO Associates highlights how strategic, part-time financial leadership can help even small and midsize companies strengthen cash flow, secure better banking terms, and build confidence in their long-term growth plan. Though the story features a manufacturer, the lesson applies across industries: having a fractional CFO can uncover blind spots and unlock opportunity. #FractionalCFO #FinancialLeadership #BusinessGrowth #FinancialClarity #SmallBusinessStrategy #FINACAmember

Rounding out the newest additions to the FINACA family this month is Attivo Partners—and we’re thrilled to welcome Rebecca Lee, Partner, Co-Founder, and VP of Finance, and Julia Misaki, CPA, VP of Finance and Director of Client Experience, to the group! Attivo is headquartered in San Francisco, CA, and delivers fractional full-service accounting and strategic finance support to startups, helping companies from seed stage to later stage that are looking to scale. Rebecca and Julia bring a wealth of experience in startup finance, client service, and operational strategy—making them a fantastic addition to our collaborative FINACA community. We’re excited to have Attivo Partners on board and look forward to learning from each other in the months ahead—both virtually and at our upcoming fall conference in Phoenix.

We’re excited to welcome two new companies to FINACA this month! First, please join us in welcoming Tosha Anderson, CPA, Founder and Managing Partner, and Tim Hudson, CPA, Partner, of The Charity CFO, LLC. The Charity CFO provides expert financial services to nonprofit organizations, including outsourced CFO support, bookkeeping, grant management, and more. Headquartered in St. Louis, Missouri, the company's deep sector knowledge and hands-on approach make them a valuable addition to our network of independent finance and accounting firms. We’re excited to have The Charity CFO join the FINACA community and look forward to the perspective they’ll bring to future conversations and collaboration! Stay tuned—we’ll be announcing our second new member firm on Monday!

340,000 accountants have left the profession since 2019. Is your nonprofit ready if your finance lead is next? Join our free webinar: Financial Continuity Planning: Securing Your People and Processes 🗓️ July 23rd, 2025 ⏰ 2:00 PM CT Learn how to build a talent pipeline and document key systems—before it’s too late. 👉 Register here: https://xmrrwallet.com/cmx.plnkd.in/gu-Rvcf6 #nonprofit #finance #leadership #successionplanning #thecharitycfo

Are tariffs disrupting your business strategy? You’re not alone—and FINACA member New Economy shares timely insights to help. From rising costs to supply chain pressure, this blog explores how tariffs are affecting businesses and offers practical ways to protect your bottom line. 👉 Read the full guide for advice on how to stay agile, use your financial data wisely, and strengthen your business’s resilience: https://xmrrwallet.com/cmx.plnkd.in/gu6q3k2b #Tariffs #BusinessStrategy #FinancialLeadership #TradePolicy #SupplyChain #FINACAMemberInsights

Big congrats to our FINACA friends at All In One Accounting for being named one of the 2025 Best Places to Work by the Minneapolis/St. Paul Business Journal (MSPBJ).🎉 We love seeing our member firms recognized for creating great workplaces—and for doing great work, too. #BestPlacestoWork #TeamAIOA #FINACA

Using SaaS platforms doesn’t mean your company is off the hook for risk. In this co-authored Forbes Finance Council article, FINACA member Marc Blythe breaks down why accountability can’t be outsourced. #SaaSCompliance #BusinessAccountability #RiskManagement #LeadershipInsights

Even the most visionary founders can miss the mark on financial strategy. This quick read by FINACA member Amplēo sheds light on 7 common blind spots and how to build a smarter support system.

Financial Accounting Standards Board has voted to standardize how these non-cash dividends are accounted for, bringing long-needed clarity to a gray area in GAAP. Scott Levy shares insights on what this means for both public and private companies, and why investors should be paying attention. Read the full update here: https://xmrrwallet.com/cmx.plnkd.in/ehH_Gjnw #AccountingStandards #FASB #PIKDividends #FinancialReporting #GAAP #PrivateEquity #PreferredStock

Leading, Growing & Scaling Together – FINACA's Spring Conference (Part 2) Day 2 of the FINACA Spring Conference continued the momentum — with conversations on leadership, culture, governance, and the tools we use to scale smarter. We covered everything from board development and BD accountability to CEO communication strategies and managing culture during growth. A lively “Tech Time” shared everyone’s most-used apps, and we wrapped with key takeaways and next steps. Appreciation goes out to our amazing Education Chair, Lincoln Howell, our Day 2 moderators, FINACA President Bruce Hain, and all the FINACA colleagues who traveled in from across the country. Your presence and participation are what make these gatherings so valuable. Can’t wait to meet again in the fall! Heide Olson, Becky Lewis, Gene Godick, Andrew Ruff, Whit Ryan, Andy Cox, Sara Ashman Smith, CTFA, CFIRS, Philip Ramacca, Mike DeMaio, Nathan Musgrove, Heather Alfonso, CPA, MBA, Elyse Bender, CPA, Julie Tolan, Mark Wiesman, Todd Rammler, Jeff Allain, Nicholas Curran, CPA 📸 Scroll through to see highlights from day 2! #FINACA #LeadershipDevelopment #ScalingBusiness #CFOCommunity #CultureMatters #FinanceProfessionals #InPersonNetworking