fbpx

Category: Thought Leadership

< Back to Thought Leadership

3 Lucky Tips for Not-For-Profits to Avoid Bank Fraud

Trusted Insights from The National Bank of Indianapolis Nonprofit Services Team Not-for-profit organizations are increasingly falling victim to fraud, with a rising number of incidents and an ever-growing amount of money being lost. Fraudsters find it easy to target not-for-profits, as their publicly available 990s provide valuable information. Protecting your organization from such fraudulent activities […]

Read More

Capital Efficiency Concepts: How to Evaluate Capital Purchases

Rising interest rates and historic inflation are impacting hospital purchasing decisions. Using capital efficiency concepts in making hospital purchasing plans is as important as ever. What is Capital Efficiency? Capital efficiency refers to how effectively a hospital deploys its resources to generate returns. In the context of fixed assets and software purchases, capital efficiency involves […]

Read More

Kentucky House Bill 360 – Pass-Through Entity Tax Proposal

By Amy Sandlin, CPA, Tax Senior Manager at Blue & Co. A pass-through entity tax proposal is currently making its way through the Kentucky General Assembly as part of a larger tax omnibus bill (Kentucky House Bill 360). The pass-through entity (PTE) tax provisions in the bill are intended to be retroactive to January 1, […]

Read More

Period 4 Reporting Now Open: PRF Update

We’re entering the final weeks of Period 4 reporting period that closes on March 31, 2023. Period 4 reporting is required for any organization that received more than $10,000 in the aggregate from the Phase 4 PRF distributions and the ARP Rural payment between 7/1/21 and 12/31/21. Most recipients of Phase 4 and ARP Rural […]

Read More

Benefit Briefs: Changes Impacting Plan Audit Requirements

Recent changes by the U.S. Department of Labor to the Form 5500, Form 5500-SF, and related instructions will impact future audit requirements for employee benefit plans. Understanding the Plan Audit Requirements Historically, an employee benefit plan has been required to receive an annual audit by an Independent Qualified Public Accountant (IQPA) when filing its Form […]

Read More

Blue Named One of Indiana’s Best Places to Work

CARMEL, Ind. (March 2, 2023) – Blue & Co., LLC is honored to be named among Indiana’s Best Places to Work by the Indiana Chamber of Commerce. This is the 14th year Blue & Co. has made the list and the fourth year to be designated as a Hall of Fame company for displaying sustained […]

Read More

Feasibility Studies: Helping Organizations Make Informed Decisions

Conducting a feasibility study is an essential step in determining the viability of implementing a new healthcare program, service, or project. These studies help healthcare organizations assess the potential risks and benefits of their proposed projects before investing significant time, money, and resources into planning for them. Feasibility Studies 101 Feasibility studies typically involve an […]

Read More

Indiana Enacts Retroactive Pass-through Entity Tax – Senate Enrolled Act 2

By Laura Rakaska, CPA, Tax Manager and Amy Sandlin, CPA, Tax Senior Manager at Blue & Co. On February 22nd, Governor Eric Holcomb signed Indiana Senate Enrolled Act 2, making Indiana the 30th state to enact pass-through entity tax (PTET) legislation. This bill received full bipartisan support because it levels the playing field for businesses […]

Read More

Program-Related Investments: A Valuable Funding Tool for Not-For-Profits

By: Mike Gricius, Senior Manager at Blue & Co. While not-for-profits rely heavily on grants and donations to fund their charitable missions, they can also explore other funding options, such as Program-Related Investments (PRIs). PRIs offer a unique opportunity for not-for-profit entities to invest in a way that generates both social impact and financial returns. […]

Read More

Capital Efficiency Concepts: How to Evaluate Capital Purchases

Rising interest rates and historic inflation are impacting hospital purchasing decisions. Using capital efficiency concepts in making hospital purchasing plans is as important as ever. What is Capital Efficiency? Capital efficiency refers to how effectively a hospital deploys its resources to generate returns. In the context of fixed assets and software purchases, capital efficiency involves […]

Learn More
someone writing kentucky house bill 360 with a pen

Kentucky House Bill 360 – Pass-Through Entity Tax Proposal

By Amy Sandlin, CPA, Tax Senior Manager at Blue & Co. A pass-through entity tax proposal is currently making its way through the Kentucky General Assembly as part of a larger tax omnibus bill (Kentucky House Bill 360). The pass-through entity (PTE) tax provisions in the bill are intended to be retroactive to January 1, […]

Learn More

Period 4 Reporting Now Open: PRF Update

We’re entering the final weeks of Period 4 reporting period that closes on March 31, 2023. Period 4 reporting is required for any organization that received more than $10,000 in the aggregate from the Phase 4 PRF distributions and the ARP Rural payment between 7/1/21 and 12/31/21. Most recipients of Phase 4 and ARP Rural […]

Learn More