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Board of Directors’ Use of Financial Ratios

By: Shawn Williams, CPA, FHFMA, Audit Senior Manager As a current board member for several not-for-profit organizations, my fellow board members and executives seek my advice when reviewing and dissecting […]

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Diversifying Your Board

By: Annmarie Novotney, CPA, Senior Accountant In an age of social media, online fundraising, and increased volume of organizations in the market, nonprofit entities in the United States are fighting […]

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Social Media Policies

By: Ashley Jones, CPA , Senior Accountant Many businesses, including not-for-profits, are taking advantage of social media to promote marketing and solicit donations. Social media has proven to be an […]

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What Women Want – and Why Nonprofits Should Care

By: Ashley Jones, Staff Accountant When creating a marketing strategy, not-for-profits (NFPs) need to identify their target audience for soliciting donations. “The 2011 Study of High Net Worth Women’s Philanthropy […]

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Headshot of Kurt Beier, the new Managing Partner at Blue & Co., LLC

Blue & Co. Elects Kurt Beier as Next Managing Director

Beier to succeed Brad Shaw effective January 1, 2027, following a planned two-year succession process. CARMEL, Ind. (October 6, 2026) – Blue & Co., LLC, a top-60 accounting and advisory […]

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Why a Quality of Earnings Report Matters Before You Buy

By Jonah Gjertson, CVA, Senior Consultant at Blue & Co. Buying a business is a complicated process with material financial implications each step of the way. There are many decisions […]

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6 Considerations for Navigating Restricted Fund Changes in Not-for-Profit Organizations

By Caroline Paulus, CPA, Manager and Beth Anne Akers, CPA, Manager at Blue & Co. When circumstances shift and a not-for-profit needs to repurpose restricted funding, balancing donor intent with […]

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