Blog
Auditing grant compliance
Has your organization received any public or private grants to fund its growth? Grants sometimes require an independent audit by a qualified accounting [...]
A few basics of safe harbor 401(k) plans
Many growing businesses and other types of employers want to offer a 401(k) plan but don’t want to deal with the stress and administrative [...]
Is it time to hire a CFO or controller?
Many business owners reach a point where managing the financial side of the enterprise becomes overwhelming. Usually, this is a good thing — [...]
Employee pickup of SPDs isn’t a good idea
Many organizations have employees who become eligible for benefits during their employment. At such time, the employer must provide them with a summary [...]
Should you revise your nonprofit’s bylaws?
Your not-for-profit has likely grown and evolved since it was founded. Have your bylaws kept pace? Bylaws are the rules and principles that [...]
AUP engagements: A middle ground between audits and consulting services
Your CPA offers a wide menu of services. An audit is a familiar type of attestation service that provides a formal opinion about [...]
Have the States Gone Too Far?
As the Wayfair decision begins to settle in and more and more States write regulations to follow with what items they feel are [...]
Fiduciary duties: What your board members need to know
Not-for-profit board members — whether compensated or not — have a fiduciary duty to the organization. Some states have laws governing the activities [...]
Measuring “fair value” for financial reporting purposes
The standard for valuing certain assets and liabilities under U.S. Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP) is “fair value.” This differs from other valuation [...]
Does your nonprofit need a CFO?
Your not-for-profit’s ability to pursue its mission depends greatly on its financial health and integrity. If your nonprofit is growing and your executives [...]