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# ACCOUNTING BLOG

 

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[Kendra Gangal, CPA](http://www.synergyacct.com/educational-blog-for-hoas/author/kendra-gangal-cpa)

 30 December 2023

##### [DIFFERENCE BETWEEN COMPILATION, REVIEW, AND AUDIT?](http://www.synergyacct.com/educational-blog-for-hoas/difference-between-compilation-review-and-audit)

Compilation

- CPA reads the financial statements to see if free of obvious material errors.
- CPA...

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[Kendra Gangal, CPA](http://www.synergyacct.com/educational-blog-for-hoas/author/kendra-gangal-cpa)

 29 December 2023

##### [QUICK TIPS FOR UNDERSTANDING HOA FINANCIALS](http://www.synergyacct.com/educational-blog-for-hoas/quick-tips-for-understanding-hoa-financials)

What financial documents should I expect to get from my management company on a monthly basis?

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[Kendra Gangal, CPA](http://www.synergyacct.com/educational-blog-for-hoas/author/kendra-gangal-cpa)

 13 August 2023

##### [Basis of Accounting for HOAs](http://www.synergyacct.com/educational-blog-for-hoas/lesson-one-what-are-financial-statements-0)

What is a Basis of Accounting?

In the world of accounting, choosing the right method to track...

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[Kendra Gangal, CPA](http://www.synergyacct.com/educational-blog-for-hoas/author/kendra-gangal-cpa)

 11 August 2023

##### [Financial Statements for HOAs](http://www.synergyacct.com/educational-blog-for-hoas/lesson-one-what-are-financial-statements)

Financial Statements normally consist of a Balance Sheet, Income Statement, and a Cash Flow...

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