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Accounting for Non-Profits in India: A Leadership Perspective
Aria CFO Services has worked with over 400 NGOs over the past 15 years, focusing on financial management for non-profits. They emphasize the importance of accountability, trust, and compliance in financial statements. They emphasize the need for clear accounting systems and capacity building to generate reports that inspire confidence among donors and stakeholders.
Dohit Muranjan
Oct 296 min read


Legal & Compliance function that enables your NGOs growth
Dive into how a strong Legal & Compliance Function can help properly your NGOs growth. Learn about what the actual scope of the function should be, who does what, practical insights, common failures and more.
Parul Agrawal
Sep 245 min read


Beyond compliance: Reimagining Due Diligence in CSR
In the evolving landscape of CSR, impact measurement has become the buzzword. But behind every impactful project lies something less glamorous yet equally essential — due diligence. While many corporates do conduct due diligence, it's often seen as a checkbox activity. A report is generated, a conversation is had, and then it's business as usual. But is that enough?
Parul Agrawal
Aug 13 min read


12A & 80G: Renew Right, Stay Eligible
For NGOs in India, staying compliant with tax regulations is key to maintaining credibility and funding opportunities. Two important registrations under the Income Tax Act-Section 12A and Section 80G-play a vital role in this.
Parul Agrawal
Jul 236 min read


Internal Audit in Not-for-Profit Organizations: A Strategic Tool
Not-for-Profit Organizations (NPOs) are at the forefront of driving meaningful change. In their mission to build a better world, principles like accountability, transparency, and impact are not just expectations, but guiding principles. Earning the trust of donors, boards, regulators, and communities is both a privilege and a responsibility. Amidst this noble pursuit, Internal Audit stands out as a transformative tool. It not only strengthens systems and safeguards integrity
Suhani Hirawat
May 295 min read


Building a Finance Function That Grows With Your NGO
Lessons from working with 100+ NGOs at over the last 15 years at Aria CFO Services.
Ritu Jain
Apr 294 min read


Drafting an effective Procurement Policy for NPOs: 6 Key Considerations
Drafting an effective procurement policy is critical for Non-Profit Organisations (NPOs) to ensure transparency, accountability, and
Suhani Hirawat
Jan 164 min read


Achieving Financial Sustainability for NGOs: Key Strategies
Financial sustainability is vital for NGOs to ensure long-term impact and uninterrupted operations. By reducing dependence on external donor
Parul Agrawal
Dec 19, 20247 min read


Cracking the FCRA Code: 5 Essential Dos and Don’ts for NGOs
Cracking the FCRA Code: 5 Essential Dos and Don’ts for NGOs
Parul Agrawal
Oct 16, 20244 min read


Demystifying ITR-7: A Comprehensive Guide to Income Tax Returns for NGOs
Introduction: Form ITR 7 is a critical component of the tax filing process for Non-Profit Organizations (NPOs), including charitable...
Parul Agrawal
Sep 17, 20245 min read


8 Essential To-Dos for NPOs to Prepare for Statutory Audit
By adhering to these ongoing processes and engaging the right professionals, NPOs can achieve a seamless year end audit experience.
Suhani Hirawat
Aug 26, 20245 min read


CSR Compliance Considerations for Unutilised Funds for NGOs
Key considerations for NGOs regarding the unspent CSR funds. Meaning of spends, carry forward, unutilised CSR funds, penal and more.
Parul Agrawal
Apr 24, 20249 min read


Cancellation of tax exemption - Dos and Donts
Before you get into these points, we suggest reading 1st part of the series here, which gives a background of cancellation situations and...
Aditya Bhatt
Oct 19, 20234 min read


Cancellation of tax exemption - Analysis
Before you get into the analysis, we suggest reading 1st part of the "Cancellation of tax registration" series here, which gives a...
Aditya Bhatt
Oct 19, 20233 min read


Cancellation of tax exemption - Circumstances and Consequences
A charity should consider the situations and consequences of cancellation of tax registration u/s 12AB of the IT Act.
Aditya Bhatt
Oct 19, 20233 min read


Not maintaining donor information? Could it seriously impact your fundraising?
Wondering about Form 10BD and it's impact on fundraising for your NGOs? We have the answer right here for you.
Ravi Bagaria
May 22, 20214 min read


Revalidation of 12A/12AA and 80G
NGOs already registered under section 12A or 12AA or 10(23) and have an 80G certificate must file form 10A before 30th June 2021.
Ravi Bagaria
Mar 30, 20211 min read


Statement and Certificate of donations - New rules from 1st April 2021
All charitable institutions must file a Statement of donations and issues a Certificate of donation to the donors by 31st May Form 10BD/10BE
Ravi Bagaria
Mar 30, 20212 min read


Important documents prescribed under GST
Every registered person is required to maintain certain documents prescribed under GST law. Some of the important and common documents...
Ravi Bagaria
May 4, 20192 min read
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