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You Do Not Need the "Right" Degree. You Need the Right Mentor.
There is something many people do not know about our managing partner, Dennis McGovern. He does not have an accounting…
Documentation: The Task That Never Leaves the List
There is one word that shows up on almost every organization’s to-do list and rarely gets checked off. Documentation. It…
How Do I Budget in MIP?
That question sounds simple. It isn’t. If you’ve worked with MIP Fund Accounting for any length of time, you know…
Are You Still Cutting Checks? Evaluating Payment Methods in a Digital Environment
For many nonprofits and government organizations, cutting checks remains a routine part of accounts payable. The process is familiar and…
Rethinking Approval Processes: Requisitions, Check Requests, or a Hybrid?
Approval workflows shape how an organization actually functions. They influence who has visibility into spending, when commitments are recognized, how…
How We Reduced MIP Month-End Busywork With Automation
MIP Accounting teams do not usually think of themselves as automation teams. They are trying to close the month, keep…
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Integrations
How to Easily Improve MIP Fund Accounting® Data Integration and Save More Time
Why MIP Fund Accounting Data Integration Matters Efficient MIP Fund Accounting data integration is essential for reducing manual work, minimizing…
Efficiencies
How We Reduced MIP Month-End Busywork With Automation
MIP Accounting teams do not usually think of themselves as automation teams. They are trying to close the month, keep…
4 Quick Excel Fixes for Frustrating MIP Export Problems
MIP Accounting has been around long enough that most teams have a love hate relationship with its exports. The data…
Designing a Future-Proof MIP Accounting Chart of Accounts: A Nonprofit CFO’s Guide
If your MIP Accounting chart of accounts feels like it grew “organically,” you are not alone. Many nonprofits and governments…
From Spreadsheets to Automation: Mastering MIP Import Templates for One-Click Data Entry
Spreadsheets are helpful until you face a five-thousand-row CSV on a Friday at 4 p.m. If your finance team still…
Smarter Reporting in MIP Fund Accounting – Use Custom Columns and Calculated Fields
Many MIP Fund Accounting users rely on reports like Budget Variance, Segmented Reports, or Revenue and Expenditure Reports to monitor…
Spring Cleaning for MIP Reports – Use the Find Feature to Declutter
Over time, your MIP Fund Accounting system can become overwhelmed with dozens—or even hundreds—of saved reports. Many were created for…
Save Hours with the Update Item Feature in MIP Fund Accounting
Keeping your MIP Fund Accounting system clean and up to date is essential for operational efficiency, data accuracy, and audit…
Top Controls for a Secure and Efficient Accounts Payable Cycle
Effective accounts payable controls are essential for nonprofits to protect financial integrity, prevent fraud, and maintain compliance. Establishing strong internal…
MIP Fund Accounting API vs. Traditional Imports: The Best Strategy to Save Time and Get Results
Comparing API and Traditional Imports in MIP Fund Accounting When integrating financial data into MIP Fund Accounting®, organizations must decide…
How to Easily Improve MIP Fund Accounting® Data Integration and Save More Time
Why MIP Fund Accounting Data Integration Matters Efficient MIP Fund Accounting data integration is essential for reducing manual work, minimizing…
Tips & Tricks
How We Reduced MIP Month-End Busywork With Automation
MIP Accounting teams do not usually think of themselves as automation teams. They are trying to close the month, keep…
Meet MIPster the Tipster™
Daily MIP tips that save time, cut errors, and make month end calm. If you use MIP Fund Accounting, you…
Audit-Ready in Hours, Not Weeks: Locking Down MIP Security & Permissions
Auditors love clear evidence that the right people access the right data. Finance teams love a quick close. You can…
Spring Cleaning for MIP Reports – Use the Find Feature to Declutter
Over time, your MIP Fund Accounting system can become overwhelmed with dozens—or even hundreds—of saved reports. Many were created for…
Defining MIP Fund Accounting Roles Based on Organization Size
When implementing or optimizing MIP Fund Accounting, one of the most important—and frequently overlooked—steps is configuring user roles and security…
Software Publisher vs. Value-Added Reseller – Who Delivers More for MIP Fund Accounting?
When evaluating MIP Fund Accounting for your nonprofit or government agency, a key decision is where to purchase: directly from…
Allocations vs. Distribution Codes in MIP Fund Accounting – Which Should Your Nonprofit Use?
Managing financial transactions efficiently is crucial for nonprofit organizations, and MIP Fund Accounting offers various tools to streamline expense tracking and fund…
When to Upgrade to the MIP Fixed Asset Module
When Should Nonprofits Switch to the MIP Fixed Asset Module? For many nonprofits, managing fixed assets in Excel is a…
Imports
From Spreadsheets to Automation: Mastering MIP Import Templates for One-Click Data Entry
Spreadsheets are helpful until you face a five-thousand-row CSV on a Friday at 4 p.m. If your finance team still…
MIP Fund Accounting API vs. Traditional Imports: The Best Strategy to Save Time and Get Results
Comparing API and Traditional Imports in MIP Fund Accounting When integrating financial data into MIP Fund Accounting®, organizations must decide…
Security
Audit-Ready in Hours, Not Weeks: Locking Down MIP Security & Permissions
Auditors love clear evidence that the right people access the right data. Finance teams love a quick close. You can…
Top Controls for a Secure and Efficient Accounts Payable Cycle
Effective accounts payable controls are essential for nonprofits to protect financial integrity, prevent fraud, and maintain compliance. Establishing strong internal…
Enhancing Security in MIP Fund Accounting – Minimize Fraud Risks and Prevent Collusion with Advanced Controls
Financial integrity is essential for nonprofit organizations, ensuring compliance, donor trust, and fraud prevention. One of the biggest threats to…