Matt Neu

CPA, Partner

About Matt

Matt Neu joined Hawkins Ash CPAs in 1999. He is a Partner in the Firm’s Manitowoc office. He provides audit services to nonprofit organizations, commercial entities, governmental entities, and employee benefit plans. In addition, he performs compilation and review engagements.

He is a member of the Firm’s Nonprofit Service Group and Employee Benefit Plan Service Group.

Areas of Focus

Commercial Accounting and Auditing

Employee Benefit Plan Audits

Nonprofit Audits

Education

Bachelor of Science, Accounting and Marketing, University of Wisconsin-Madison

Certified Public Accountant

Advanced Defined Contributions Plans Audit Certificate

Intermediate Single Audit Certificate

Professional Affiliations

American Institute of Certified Public Accountants

Wisconsin Institute of Certified Public Accountants

Community Organizations

Manitowoc County Historical Society, Inc., Board Treasurer

Shady Lane, Inc., Finance Chair

Manitowoc Symphony Orchestra, Finance Committee

Recent Articles by Matt

Matt Neu / Articles, Nonprofit, Tax

Segregation of Duties for Cash Disbursements in Nonprofits

Effective cash disbursement processes are crucial for nonprofits to maintain financial integrity, transparency, and operational efficiency. Unlike for-profit organizations, nonprofits

Matt Neu / Articles, Employee Benefit Plan

SECURE 2.0 Act – Changes Beginning in 2024

SECURE 2.0 Act The SECURE (Setting Every Community Up for Retirement Enhancement) Act 2.0 was signed into law at the

Matt Neu / Articles, Nonprofit

Nonprofit Consolidation

There may be circumstances when your nonprofit organization needs to evaluate its relationship with another organization to determine if financial

Matt Neu / Articles, Nonprofit

What Form 990 to File?

The majority of tax-exempt organizations are required to file an annual return called a Form 990. Four different Form 990s

Matt Neu / Articles, Nonprofit

Key Consideration of Grant Management

Over the past year and a half, non-profit organizations have faced significant challenges due to the worldwide COVID pandemic. Organizations

Matt Neu / Articles, Nonprofit

Is an Endowment Fund a Good Fit for Your Organization?

Has your organization been thinking about creating an endowment fund? Endowment funds can appeal to donors as a way of

Matt Neu / Articles, Nonprofit

Beneficial Interest in a Community Foundation: How Do I Record This?

A community foundation (“Foundation”) is a tax-exempt charitable organization that focuses primarily on addressing community needs and supporting local non-profit

Matt Neu / Articles, Nonprofit