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Prepare for Your Nonprofit Organization Audit: 5 Steps to Take
Whether it’s your first time going through an audit or you are a seasoned pro, there are a few steps ...
The Importance of Establishing Operating Reserves
The title “not-for-profit organization” can be somewhat deceiving and leads many to believe that these types of organizations are not ...
Nonprofit Connection Newsletter: February 2024
In this February 2024 Nonprofit Connection newsletter, our CPAs provide updates and coverage of the following topics: The Importance of ...
Nonprofit Financial Management Fundamentals
Sharpen your nonprofit management and accounting skills. Our nonprofit audit and accounting professionals walk you through the fundamentals of crucial ...
Client Feature: The Gateway Collective Brings Socially Inclusive Housing to Green Bay
According to the doctoral research conducted by Executive Director Dr. Alexia Wood, social isolation is a leading cause of housing ...
Segregation of Duties: Common Issues and How to Address Them
As a not-for-profit organization, ensuring that safeguards are in place to lower the risk of fraud or material misstatement is ...
CECL: A Practical Step to Take Now for Your Upcoming Audit
Accounting Standards Update 2016-13, Financial Instruments—Credit Losses: Measurement of Credit Losses on Financial Instruments (CECL) has been in effect for ...
Nonprofit Connection Newsletter: November 2023
In this November 2023 Nonprofit Connection newsletter, our CPAs provide updates and coverage of the following topics: CECL: A Practical ...
Donor Acknowledgements: A Great Way to Build Donor Relationships and Fulfill IRS Requirements
For many nonprofit organizations, donor contributions are a significant source of their revenue. It is important to send donor acknowledgment, ...
How to Accept and Record In-Kind Gifts
Your nonprofit organization may receive contributions in the form of nonfinancial assets, which are goods and services received at no ...