HOA & Condo Accounting
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HOA Reserve Study: What It Is, Who Prepares It, and How It Feeds Your Budget
An HOA reserve study is the document that tells a board what the community’s big-ticket items are, how long each is expected to last,…
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Property Management for HOA: What a Management Company Does (and Where the Accounting Fits)
Property management for HOA is one of the first services a new board shops for, and one of the least clearly defined. Boards hire…
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Self-Managed HOA Software vs. Hiring an Accountant: What Small HOAs Need to Know
Small associations without a management company face a real decision every year: keep the books on self managed HOA software and handle the accounting…
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Does Your HOA Need an Audit? A Guide to HOA Audit Services and Requirements
Few phrases make a volunteer board more nervous than hearing that the association might need an audit. In reality, HOA audit services are a…
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HOA Accounting Software: What Boards and Management Companies Need to Know
Choosing the right HOA accounting software is one of those decisions that looks minor until a board is three months into a bad fit…
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How Much Do HOA Management Companies Charge for Accounting Services?
One of the first questions a new board asks when comparing vendors is simple: how much do HOA management companies charge for the accounting…
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Condo Association Management: What Boards Need to Know About Accounting and Financial Oversight
Condo association management covers a lot of ground – landscaping contracts, insurance renewals, resident disputes – but the piece that quietly determines whether a…
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How to Account for an HOA Special Assessment: A Board’s Guide
Sooner or later, most boards face the same uncomfortable conversation: the reserve fund is not enough to cover a roof, a parking structure, or…
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Accounting for Homeowners Associations: A Complete Guide for Boards
Good accounting for homeowners associations is not optional paperwork – it is the financial backbone that protects a community’s assets, keeps dues fair, and…