Sigma Delta Tau is grateful for the partnership with Blue and Co. for our auditing needs. The team is outstanding to work with and they each take the time to understand and support our organization. We have been impressed with the level of knowledge about our specific industry as well as nonprofit association accounting. As a result of this, we feel we have been able to improve many aspects of our operations.
Fraternal Industry
At Blue & Co., we are committed to taking care of your organization holistically. This is why more than 50 fraternal organizations trust Blue & Co. to serve their organization in a variety of ways. We understand the important work your organization does, and we take pride in our abilities to provide specialized expertise in the realm of accounting, assurance, tax and consulting as it relates to the fraternal industry.
Additionally, Blue & Co. is a proud sponsor of the North-American Interfraternity Conference, National Panhellenic Conference and Fraternity Executives Association annually.
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National Financial Services
At the national level, we work with all entities: fraternities or sororities, housing corporations, and foundations to bring you a cohesive financial package. Some of our most popular services include:
- Audits, reviews and compilations
- Implementation of new accounting standards
- Financial trends and benchmarking
- Consulting related to housing investments
and financing - Tax compliance
- Set aside consulting
- Grant and cost-sharing agreements
- Policy and procedure review
- Financial reporting consulting
- Updates on industry developments and
emerging issues
Chapter Compliance and Consulting
We also realize that your alumni and chapters, while not directly controlled by national headquarters, are still integral to your organization. We have a wide depth of experience with chapter compliance and are happy to offer the following chapter services:
Chapter Revocation Assistance
Chapter revocations are a headache for many fraternal organizations. Blue can work with your chapters to reinstate their exempt status with the IRS. We will prepare the necessary application for a flat fee per chapter if multiple chapters have been revoked.
Annual Compliance
We believe outsourcing annual compliance returns, Forms 990-N, 990EZ, and 990, to a reputable firm is crucial to maintaining the tax health of your chapters. As a client of our firm, we will track each chapter’s return from start to finish, filing any necessary extensions and following up with individuals as needed to complete a timely return. We are able to offer discounted fees when preparing multiple chapter returns.
Bookkeeping
If your chapters do not have centralized bookkeeping, we also offer bookkeeping assistance. We work with OmegaFi and Billhighway, as well as more traditional accounting packages like QuickBooks.
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Form 990
The Form 990 tells your organization’s story. Reporting requirements found on the Form 990, provide your organization with an opportunity to educate key stakeholders such as the community, potential donors, grantors, and board members. Clearly and earnestly explaining the mission and program accomplishments through reporting on the Form 990 communicates the organization’s value to these and other stakeholders.
What Our Clients Are Saying
- Melissa Kish, Executive Director
Sigma Delta Tau Society
“We have had very positive experiences with Blue & Company as our audit team. I use the word “team” intentionally, they feel like an extension of our staff. They are responsive, proactive and have ensured that our audit process is smooth and successful. They always take time to walk our staff and volunteer leadership through any questions that arise so that we can better support our mission work. I highly recommend working with Blue & Co.”
Ashley Krieg Byrd, Executive DirectorAlpha Omicron Pi Foundation
“Blue has provided our audit and tax services for over 15 years! During all this time, they have continued to offer a phenomenal level of customer service. Blue has conducted a thorough audit that culminates in a well-organized presentation to our Board, recently adding comparable metrics in the presentation to the Board. Blue has suggested meaningful steps to tighten internal controls while not overloading our small staff with unnecessary levels of work. Blue keeps us informed of upcoming changes to accounting standards well before we need to implement the standards, allowing us time to plan.
Blue’s staff is always available to provide advice on items unique to our situation.
Finally, we believe that Blue’s services are a good value. As due diligence, we have reached out to other audit firms for proposals over the years. We continue to remain with Blue! This is due to the tremendous quality and value of their services.”
Beth Opell, Director of FinanceHorizon League
“Blue & Co. is our trusted partner for audit and tax services. Over the years, the professionals at Blue have become an integral part of our donor stewardship team. By working with us to ensure the integrity of our financial statements, they help us safeguard our donors’ generous investments and empower our board of directors to fulfill its fiduciary responsibilities. We highly recommend Blue & Co. to any not-for-profit organization.”
Roberta Knickerbocker Jaggers, PresidentThe Indianapolis Public Library Foundation
“We previously used an accounting firm who didn’t understand our business or how to accomplish what we needed. I spent most of my time managing and figuring out the accounting of the business, leaving only a small amount of time for operations and growth. I realized I needed a partner capable of handling our accounting needs and came to Blue and Co. Since taking over our accounting review and filling needs, I am now able to focus on expanding the profits of our business because I can spend more than 90% of my time on business growth. They quickly learned all about what we do and why and became more than an accounting partner with the many talented personnel they have in so many facets of business. They provide accurate results in their accounting review, spot-on consulting new and old ideas. They provide the most educational webinars and information on day-to-day accounting needs and changes. They process filings in a timely manner, proactively address any issues, and thoroughly understand our business and how to help it grow.”
Pascal Fettig, President & CEOMental Health America of Boone County
“Blue & Co has been our audit firm for a number of years. Their team is professional, knowledgeable, and responsive. We have relatively complicated needs – and the Blue team takes this all in stride!”
Julie Goldsberry, Senior Financial ControllerAlpha Chi Omega Fraternity, Foundation and National Housing Corporation
“The team at Blue & Co. has exceeded every expectation. It is rare that firms treat you like their only client and the fact that Blue & Co. does is why we believe our partnership will last. As a new non-profit in town, moving for the first time in our 130 year history, lots of change was happening in our world. It is a breath of fresh air to have a group of talented professionals always available for the many things that arise when running a business. If you are not a client, you should be – you won’t regret it.”
Jerod Breit, Executive Director and CEODelta Chi Fraternity
“Blue and Co has provided audit services for the Indiana Corn Marketing Council for a number of years. Our client service team is knowledgeable, provides quality service, and always meets our tight reporting deadlines. We appreciate the value-added services and updates on accounting and industry developments provided to our management team and Board of Directors. They have done a good job presenting complicated financial information in a concise and interesting manner. We appreciate their role in helping us meet our fiduciary obligations.”
Chantel Rammel, Chief Operating OfficerIndiana Corn Marketing Council