Listen "110 | HOA Board Financials (Finding the Numbers That Matter Most)"
Episode Synopsis
Send us a textAre your HOA board financials helping or hurting your community? Learn how to read the numbers that truly matter with expert tips! ✅ Is a Reserve Study right for you? 👉 https://www.reservestudy.com/HOA board financials aren’t just spreadsheets you go over once a year, they’re your roadmap to transparency and trust. Russell Munz of Community Financials joins us and explains what every board member needs to know: how to read your reports, spot red flags, and communicate assessment increases with confidence. From delinquency reports to bank reconciliations, find out how accurate financials build homeowner trust and keep your board on track! Chapters:00:00 Why do HOA board members need to understand financials?02:02 What role does financial transparency play in community trust?04:10 What should you look for in a balance sheet?06:15 How can income and expense reports reveal red flags?08:34 What does the delinquency report tell you about cash flow?10:40 What happens when HOAs don’t receive timely financials?13:00 Why should boards use accrual accounting over cash?14:51 How often should boards review financials?16:26 What makes a solid collection policy legally sound?19:05 How do automated systems improve financial clarity?23:25 What should homeowners ask when reviewing financials?26:10 How can boards better explain budget increases?29:00 Why do some homeowners feel left in the dark?31:42 How do reserve studies connect to financial wellness?34:18 What’s the board’s responsibility when money is mismanaged?Podcast Links:Full Episode ListWatch On YoutubeEngage in the conversation! Call our 24/7 voicemail line at (805) 203-3130 or send an email or voice memo to [email protected] yourself or a Board Hero you Know!Board Hero NominationsBoardmember Merch Store!Connect with Hosts on LinkedInJulie AdamenKevin Davis, CIRMSRobert Nordlund, PESupport Our SponsorsAssociation Insights & MarketplaceAssociation ReservesCommunity FinancialsKevin Davis Insurance ServicesStokelight Video & MarketingThe Inspectors of Election
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