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Dangerous Transactions To Avoid

Certain transactions can be considered automatic issues for an organization if conducted with an interested person. Transactions providing an economic benefit that exceeds the value of considerations given are known […]

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FASB Issues New Standard NFP Financial Reporting

On August 18, 2016, the Financial Accounting Standards Board (FASB) issued an Accounting Standards Update (ASU) No. 2016-14 Presentation of Financial Statements of Not-for-Profit Entities that simplifies and improves how […]

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Board of Directors’ Use of Financial Ratios

By: Shawn Williams, CPA, FHFMA, Audit Senior Manager As a current board member for several not-for-profit organizations, my fellow board members and executives seek my advice when reviewing and dissecting […]

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Diversifying Your Board

By: Annmarie Novotney, CPA, Senior Accountant In an age of social media, online fundraising, and increased volume of organizations in the market, nonprofit entities in the United States are fighting […]

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Social Media Policies

By: Ashley Jones, CPA , Senior Accountant Many businesses, including not-for-profits, are taking advantage of social media to promote marketing and solicit donations. Social media has proven to be an […]

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Importance of Public Support Test

Organizations that qualify for tax exemption in section 501(c)(3) are considered private foundations unless they fall under one of the categories specifically excluded from the definition of private foundation in […]

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Is Charitable Gaming For You?

By Mike Gricius, CPA  – Manager Should your organization offer gaming as a means of raising additional funds? Several charitable organizations are actively using raffles and other gaming activities as a fundraising […]

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Blue & Co., LLC Announces Expansion with Stokes & Housel, CPA

Bedford, Ind. (December 16, 2024) – Blue & Co., LLC, a top-60 accounting and advisory firm with offices in Indiana, Kentucky, Ohio, and Michigan is expanding into Bedford, IN. Effective December […]

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Benefit Briefs: Navigating Forfeitures in Defined Contribution Plans: Compliance, Usage, and Regulatory Considerations

By Debbie Herbert, CPA, Director at Blue & Co. If your defined contribution plan has a vesting schedule for employer contributions, you may be familiar with the term ‘forfeitures.’ In […]

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Essential ACH Policies and Controls for Not-for-Profit Organizations

By Karen Dringenburg, CPA, Senior Accountant and Andrew Brock, CPA, Senior Manager at Blue & Co. Are you a not-for-profit entity considering implementing ACH transactions? Or are you wondering if […]

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