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Ali Chalak
Principal
CPA
ali.chalak@mossadams.com
(415) 677-8204
My Profile

Industry Expertise

Financial Services Foundations Government Services Higher Education Not-for-Profit

Practice Focus

Contract Compliance Internal Audit Organizational Planning & Strategy Performance Audits Process & Internal Controls Reviews & Compilations

Biography

Ali has practiced public accounting since 2006. He serves a diverse spectrum of not-for-profit organization and governmental entities, providing assurance and consulting services to micro-lenders, private and public foundations, associations, multiservice not-for-profit entities, and universities.

Ali audits many organizations receiving federal funding under Uniform Guidance for Federal Awards (formerly OMB Circular A-133).

Professional Affiliations

  • Board Member and Audit Committee Chair, Goodwill Industries of San Francisco, San Mateo, and Marin Counties, Inc.
  • Member, American Institute of Certified Public Accountants
  • Member, California Society of Certified Public Accountants

Education

  • BSBA, accounting, San Francisco State University

Insights from Ali Chalak

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Top 5 Ways Generative AI Can Amplify a Not-for-Profit Organization’s Impact
Generative AI can enhance mission-driven efforts by streamlining grant writing, enhancing annual reports, and improving internal processes.
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Webcast
Adopting the Current Expected Credit Losses (CECL) Standard
Current expected credit losses (CECL) guidance impacts not-for-profit and higher education institutions. Learn more.
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Webcast
Cryptocurrency in Not-For-Profit and Higher Education
Explore cryptocurrency trends and insights and learn if it could benefit your higher education or not-for-profit organization.
Webcast
Webcast
Fall 2022 Not-for-Profit Accounting and Auditing Update
Explore changes to accounting and auditing standards and how they could impact your not-for-profit organization.
Webcast
Webcast
Cryptocurrency in Higher Education and Not-for-Profits
Learn about cryptocurrency’s role in policy development, risk mitigation, payments, and its accounting treatment.
Webcast
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How Blockchain and Cryptocurrency Affect the Not-for-Profit Sector
Not-for-profits may encounter Blockchain more often. Learn its potential benefits and key considerations before use.
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Article
9 Key Compliance Considerations for the Shuttered Venue Operators Grant Program
Discover key questions and answers around SVOG compliance requirements—including eligible expenses.
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Article
Main Street Lending Program Loan Opportunities for Not-for-Profits
Discover Main Street Lending Program opportunities that may be available to your organization as you navigate COVID-19.
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Article
Not-for-Profit Reporting Series: Presentation of Investment Return and Expenses
A newly released standard requires not-for-profits to change the way they present their investment return and expenses.
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