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July 08, 2021
According to a study by the University of Maryland, cyber-attacks happen on average every 39 seconds. Blue & Co. hosted a webinar on Tuesday, July 13 from 12:00 p.m. to […]
June 02, 2021
Blue & Co. and Ashley|Rountree and Associates hosted a webinar on Thursday, June 10 from 12:00 p.m. to 1:00 p.m. EST entitled Not-for-Profit Revenue Sources – Earned Revenue. This is the second […]
April 26, 2021
Organizational budgeting is far from a simple process, and this is especially true for those in nonprofit leadership. There are often many complexities to consider when developing a financial plan […]
April 05, 2021
If your organization is exempt under section 170(b)(1)(A)(vi), section 170(b)(1)(A)(iv) or section 509(a)(2) of the IRS code, it must annually meet one of two public support calculation tests (shown on […]
March 16, 2021
The Employee Retention Credit (ERC) is a refundable payroll tax credit that your tax-exempt organization may be eligible for. The credit was originally enacted with the CARES Act in March […]
March 08, 2021
An area of common concern for not-for-profit organizations is how to best allocate certain expenses among the various functions between management and general activities, program services and other supporting activities […]
February 23, 2021
On December 22, 2020, the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) issued the 2020 Compliance Supplement Addendum (Supplement Addendum). The Supplement Addendum provides guidance on auditing Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and […]
February 15, 2021
This session was hosted by Blue & Co. and Ashley|Rountree and Associates on Thursday, February 25 from 12:00 p.m. to 1:00 p.m. EST. This webinar is Maximizing and Accounting for […]
February 10, 2021
As we continue through the first part of a new year, it is important to be reminded of a new Accounting Standards Update (ASU) that has been issued by the […]
January 22, 2021
At the end of December 2020, the second round of the Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) funding passed under the Economic Aid Act which provides additional relief to not-for-profit organizations. […]
January 04, 2021
At the close of 2020, new legislation provided some relief for not-for-profit organizations. Here are the highlights. Charitable Deduction: The $300 ($600 for married filing jointly) charitable deduction for non-itemizers […]
December 15, 2020
The IRS has issued final regulations regarding Internal Revenue Code section 512(a)(6). These regulations have been published in the Federal Register and are effective as of December 2, 2020. Section […]
December 11, 2020
It’s webinar season at Blue & Co., LLC.! Check out all of our upcoming events for the week of December, 14. Monday, December 14 Panel Discussion Regarding Paycheck Protection Program […]
November 23, 2020
As we near year-end, not-for-profit organizations may see a rise in non-cash stock gifts as donors plan their holiday giving and/or meet with their tax advisors to maximize tax saving […]
November 03, 2020
2020 has been a difficult year for nonprofit organizations. Challenges include declining revenues from donor contributions and government funding, as well as increased demand for services due to the economic […]
Webinars
April 02, 2025
By Doug Sandor, Senior Accountant and Chad Nieter, CPA, Senior Manager at Blue & Co. Cryptocurrency, a digital asset powered by cryptography for enhanced security, has revolutionized modern finance and […]
March 05, 2025
By Rick Shields, CPA, Principal at Blue & Co. One of the issues not-for-profits must address is how to raise funds while also properly reporting the associated costs for donor […]
February 12, 2025
By Angela Crawford, CPA, Director at Blue & Co. Indiana Form NP-20R, Not-For-Profit Organization’s Report Indiana not-for-profits are required to file Form NP-20R every five years. The due dates for […]
January 28, 2025
By Andrew Brock, CPA, Senior Manager at Blue & Co. As the new year begins, it is often a time for setting personal and professional goals. The colloquial saying behind […]
January 07, 2025
By Christina Cruea, CPA, Senior Accountant at Blue & Co. Not-for-profit organizations often rely on sponsorships to provide essential funding, expand resources, and increase community engagement. Organizations should be aware […]
December 11, 2024
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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