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April 15, 2019
The length of the current economic expansion, coupled with recent volatility in the economy and the financial markets serve as a reminder that organizations need to keep a long-term view […]
March 21, 2019
Not-for-profit board members are responsible for providing guidance and direction to ensure that a given organization is proactively working towards achieving its mission and strategic vision. Part of this responsibility […]
March 04, 2019
Are you tracking your grant or program expenses in spreadsheets, or is your current method not working well for you? If your organization is using QuickBooks, there are built-in features […]
February 11, 2019
Cryptocurrency is a virtual currency, which is a decentralized system based on blockchain technology. There are thousands of cryptocurrencies, which offer a digital medium of exchange for instantaneous purchasing and […]
January 22, 2019
Please see Updated Article for the latest in Cyber Security A hot topic of many conversations recently has been cyber security. Are not-for-profit organizations at risk? If so, what should […]
December 20, 2018
One of the biggest questions arising from the passing of the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act (TCJA) involves the add-back of disallowed fringe benefit deductions to an exempt organization’s unrelated […]
November 20, 2018
With the end of the year approaching, many not-for-profits see an increase in giving. Therefore, we thought it would be helpful to provide a brief summary of donors’ documentation requirements […]
October 29, 2018
This is the second article in a two-part series on gifts in kind. Click here to read Part 1 where we discuss types of in-kind gifts and how they should […]
October 09, 2018
This two-part series will provide information about in-kind gifts, including the definition and recognition of such gifts and in the second article, the documentation best practices and impact on tax […]
September 18, 2018
During 2018, the Financial Accounting Standards Board (FASB) issued Accounting Standards Update (ASU) No. 2018-08 Clarifying the Scope and the Accounting Guidance for Contributions Received and Contributions Made to clarify […]
July 25, 2018
Recently, Kentucky House Bill 487 passed, which contained significant changes to Kentucky tax laws. For purposes of this communication, we would like to highlight one major change regarding Kentucky Sales Tax […]
July 12, 2018
Provisions in the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act (TCJA), passed late in December 2017, eliminated the deductibility of qualified transportation expenses incurred by business employers. After December 31, 2017, amounts […]
July 05, 2018
The #MeToo Movement, which is an international movement against sexual harassment and assault, has spread across nearly every major industry like wildfire. People might assume that this problem would be […]
May 23, 2018
In addition to the “tone at the top,” an important part of having an effective internal control is segregation of duties. Adequate segregation of duties requires certain key functions to […]
May 02, 2018
Nonprofit organizations have various sources of revenue, and one of the trickiest areas of financial reporting for a nonprofit organization is distinguishing an item as a contribution or an exchange […]
Webinars
November 20, 2024
By Cecilia Spencer, CPA, Manager, at Blue & Co. Not-for-profit organizations often receive funds with specific restrictions on how they can be used. These restrictions ensure that the donor’s intent […]
October 10, 2024
By Caroline Paulus, CPA, Audit Manager at Blue & Co. Insurance costs for not-for-profit organizations, especially state and national membership organizations, can vary widely based on several factors, including size […]
August 28, 2024
By Doug Hasler, CPA, Director at Blue & Co. Whether your organization is considering soliciting donor-restricted permanent endowment contributions as part of a new capital campaign or you already have […]
August 28, 2024
By Doug Hasler, CPA, Director at Blue & Co. In the first part of our series on establishing comprehensive endowment policies, we covered endowment creation and investment policy considerations. If […]
August 06, 2024
By Luke Pierce, CPA, Manager, at Blue & Co. What is a payment re-direct and business email compromise scheme? A payment re-direct and business email compromise scheme is when a […]
July 09, 2024
By Greg Jackson, CPA, Principal, at Blue & Co. What is Segregation of Duties? According to the American Institute of Certified Public Accountants, segregation of duties is a basic building […]
Resources
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