audit
5 ways nonprofits can prepare for an audit
No not-for-profit looks forward to annual audits. But regular maintenance and preparation specific to an impending audit can make the process less disruptive. We [...]
Do you know the new accounting rules for gifts in kind?
If your not-for-profit organization accepts contributions of nonfinancial assets, such as land, services and supplies, you should know about Financial Accounting Standards Board (FASB) [...]
Gifts in kind: New reporting requirements for nonprofits
On September 17, the Financial Accounting Standards Board (FASB) issued an accounting rule that will provide more detailed information about noncash contributions charities and other [...]
External audits offer many benefits to nonprofits
Your nonprofit organization may be required to hire an independent outside CPA to audit its books, depending on its annual gross receipts and other [...]
Adjusting your financial statements for COVID-19 tax relief measures
The Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security (CARES) Act, signed into law on March 27, 2020, contains several tax-related provisions for businesses hit by the [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
Close-up on financial statements
There are three types of financial statements under U.S. Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP). Each one reveals different, but equally important, information about [...]