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Hello Everyone The GMS Team is working diligently in preparation for the upcoming Accounting and RLSS Summits to make them as informative and enjoyable as possible.  One of the things we are again most excited about is seeing our clients, especially since we were unable to come together last year due to the pandemic restrictions. [...]

GMS is accepting resumes for the RLSS Administrator/Software Technical Support Specialist. ​ GMS is an employee stock owned company which offers the ability for employees to work remotely from their homes.   Benefit package includes health insurance, life and long-term disability, paid time off and participation in the GMS Employee Stock Ownership Plan. ​ Position duties include [...]

GMS kicked off their opening session of the 30th Annual Financial Management Summit by granting the wish of a young girl fighting a brain tumor. The opening session was referred to as “Waking up with Wishes” and honored the life and legacy of country music singer, Kevin Sharp (1970 – 2014). Mr. Sharp himself was a Make-A-Wish recipient [...]

The GMS Revolving Loan Servicing Software is a robust and comprehensive system providing one of the most powerful portfolio management tools on the market. Designed to handle virtually any loan program, it performs the day-to-day needs of portfolio management as well as complete reporting capabilities. Micro-loan programs, economic development and community development loan programs find [...]

While Bob Dylan sang, “the times they are a changing” 50+ years ago, that truth is never more relevant than today! There are two parts to our discussion each connected in different ways. Recently a “former” CPA called me with a heartfelt question. Seems his life took on an unexpected and unconventional twist, one that [...]

Chuck Gallagher will be this year's keynote speaker at the 2019 GMS Accounting Summit, taking place in Myrtle Beach, NC. Here is a glimpse into Chuck's blog. Please continue watching the GMS blog where we will feature an additional blog and vlog created exclusively for Grants Management Systems. For information on the upcoming summit, please [...]

1. Not Recording Receivables at all (using the Cash Method of Accounting) – Typically, Not-for-Profit organizations prepare their Financial Statements using the accrual method of accounting, or at the very least modified cash. Since these types of organizations are funded on a cost reimbursement basis to a large extent you want to get your financial statements [...]

As this Blog addresses the nuances of the Nonprofit’s budget, keep in mind that the key word in this document’s title is “Manage”. We’re assuming here that everyone reading this understands and embraces the incorporation of line item budget comparatives in an organization’s Financial Statements. Be as realistic as possible – In an organization that is [...]

​1. Paying bills too early: You don’t want to get in the habit of paying bills simply because they’re on your desk. If you have a bill that is due in net 30, wait until you’re closer to that 30-day point to pay the bill. If you pay a bill early, the only cash management [...]

The definition of “Allocate” for purposes of accounting is to spread an expense over a period of time or group of cost centers to achieve more realistic financial reporting. ​ The definition of “Allocate” for purposes of accounting is to spread an expense over a period of time or group of cost centers to achieve [...]