The MCG Monthly Happenings
May 2026 - practical tips, product updates, and expert guidance to help you get the most out of MIP Fund Accounting.
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Explore: Bootcamps
View Classic and Modern MIPĀ® Bootcamp options designed for real workflows.
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Learn the differences between Allocations and Distributions in MIPĀ® and review practical options for spreading costs effectively.
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Quick videos with practical tips to make your MIP system faster and audit-ready.
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McGovern Consulting Group helps nonprofits, government entities, and other mission-driven organizations get the most out of MIP Fund Accounting.
Whether you're new to MIP or looking to enhance your current setup, our team supports implementation, training, ongoing support, and strategic consulting.
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New: MCG MIPĀ® Foundations Bootcamps
Choose the Classic or Modern version that matches your MIPĀ® environment
Weāre excited to introduce our new MCG MIPĀ® Foundations Bootcamps. These sessions are designed to help users build stronger skills across navigation, transactions, reporting, and budgeting with training tailored to the version of MIPĀ® they actually use.
Whether your team works in Classic or Modern, our bootcamps provide a practical foundation that helps users move beyond basic familiarity and into more confident, efficient day-to-day system use.
May 2026 - MCG Lunch & Learn: Allocations vs Distributions - Options for Spreading Costs
Practical cost-spreading options for more accurate and efficient financial workflows
Join us for a clear and practical Lunch & Learn where Iāll break down the differences between Allocations and Distributions in MIPĀ®, and show you the options available for spreading costs effectively. This session is perfect for organizations looking to improve accuracy, streamline workflows, and make smarter financial decisions.
- Understand the fundamental differences between Allocations and Distributions in MIPĀ®, including when and why to use each method.
- Learn how to set up and configure Allocation and Distribution formulas to spread costs accurately and consistently.
- Explore practical use cases for each technique, helping you choose the right tool for your organizationās financial needs.
- Gain confidence in reviewing and validating cost-spread results within reports to ensure accuracy and audit readiness.
- Apply best practices for streamlining cost allocation workflows.
Introducing: MIPster the Tipsterā¢
Short videos ā¢ practical wins ā¢ audit-ready workflows
MIPster is our friendly guide to MIPĀ® Accounting from McGovern Consulting Group. In each quick video, he shares simple tips that make your system faster, cleaner, and more reliable.
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