Preparing for a year-end audit for a homeowners association involves careful organization, documentation, and attention to detail. Here are some steps you can follow to ensure a smooth audit process: Step 1 Organize Financial Records Gather all financial records for the year, including receipts, invoices, bank statements, and ledgers. Ensure all transactions are accurately recorded…
We wanted to share an excellent resource with you which will help you to figure out the reserve requirements for HOAs and Condos in each state. Our friends at the Community Associations Institute (CAI) have a digest of all the requirements since regulations governing Homeowner Associations and Condominium Communities vary greatly from state to state. What are…
Looking to learn more about being a board member at your community? Or do you want to improve how your HOA or Condo operates? Good news there is a new podcast for HOA & Condo Board members. I love podcasts as a great way to learn something new or go deeper into a topic I…
Keeping Your HOA Management Fees Low Many condominium and Homeowners Associations, especially those accounting for large associations, are unnecessarily financially burdened by having onsite staff for accounting and management work that is ideally suited for outsourcing to a third party. Everything from maintaining the day to day ledgers to fielding service calls from residents is…
Managing Operating Account Finances We frequently are asked about how much money is recommended to keep in a HOA or Condo operating bank account. The answer varies as each HOA is unique (different sizes, different structures and amenities) and so has different financial needs. However, there are some rules of thumb and principles to keep…
Most duties and challenges that Board Members face in running their Homeowners Association are similar in nature. Whether you are running a small condominium or a larger property owners association (POA) many of the work themes are the same. Since one of our company’s core values includes education, we are happy to announce the launch…
Historic Increases in Email Volumes Eating Up Your Time? According to a survey done for over 7,000 communities, the volume of communication with property managers has increased by 40% in the past 24 months. If you extrapolate this, the data is showing that the HOA Boards are also experiencing an increased volume of communication. As a…
Poor Service is a Common HOA Issue Have you ever been disappointed with the quality or service of something you have paid for? You aren’t likely to spend your money on that item again. Whether it was poor quality or poor service that caused your disappointment really doesn’t matter. The same is true for your…
Year-end is fast approaching and you want to make sure your HOA or Condo is on track with its accounting needs. Jot down these year-end accounting preparation tips and key dates for your HOA & Condo so you have the best experience.
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