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BerryDunn Enhances Nonprofit Accounting Services
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Portland, Maine firm, BerryDunn, led by senior manager Dawn Patterson, is expanding its outsourced accounting practice to serve the growing financial management needs of nonprofits nationwide amidst staffing shortages and regulatory complexities. The enhancement will offer scalable solutions that increase operational efficiency while focusing on organizations' core missions, with a commitment to anticipating audit requirements and understanding regulatory environments.
Portland, Maine-based firm BerryDunn is expanding its outsourced accounting practice to address the growing needs of nonprofit organizations. With a reported FY24 net revenue of $181.1 million, the firm is responding to increased demand for specialized financial management services amid staffing shortages and complex regulatory environments faced by nonprofits nationwide.
The expansion is spearheaded by Dawn Patterson, a senior manager with extensive experience in audit and accounting for nonprofit clients. Patterson's expertise in GAAP compliance and lease accounting is instrumental in helping organizations maintain compliance and operational readiness. She emphasizes the importance of understanding the mission behind the numbers, reflecting the trust nonprofits place in BerryDunn to support their success.
The firm's outsourced accounting team offers scalable solutions tailored to the unique needs of each client, providing interim leadership during transitions and long-term strategic engagement. This approach allows nonprofits to enhance operational efficiency while focusing on their core missions. Leah Shanahan, a principal in the practice group, highlights the firm's commitment to understanding the regulatory environment and anticipating audit requirements, which strengthens their partnerships with nonprofits across the country.
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