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By Luke Pierce, CPA, Audit Manager at Blue & Co. Sector Growth and Financial Strength Over the past decade, the nonprofit sector has experienced exponential growth in the United States. […]
By Mike Gricius, Senior Manager When it comes to supporting your mission, charitable gift annuities (CGAs) can be an appealing option for both nonprofits and their donors. For nonprofits, these […]
By Angela Crawford, CPA, Director and Emilie Knieriem, CPA, Senior Manager at Blue & Co. The One Big Beautiful Bill Act (“OBBB”), enacted on July 4, 2025, introduces changes affecting […]
By Caroline Paulus, CPA, Audit Manager at Blue & Co. At the 2025 AICPA Not-for-Profit Industry Conference, not-for-profit finance professionals, auditors, and thought leaders came together for three days of […]
By Rick Shields, CPA, Principal at Blue & Co. One of the issues not-for-profits must address is how to raise funds while also properly reporting the associated costs for donor […]
By Angela Crawford, Director, and Emilie Knieriem, Senior Manager at Blue & Co. On May 22nd, the House narrowly passed the “One Big Beautiful Bill Act” (H.R. 1). This bill […]
By Robert J. Findley, CPA, Director at Blue & Co. Serving on a not-for-profit Board is an excellent way to give back to the community, support organizations whose mission is […]
By Cory Schunemann, Tax Manager at Blue & Co. Tax-exempt organizations frequently grapple with how to report fundraising events on Form 990. The form requires them to separate event proceeds […]
By Joel Barnett, Technical Account Executive at Blue Pioneer Consulting and Holly Fields, CPA, Senior Manager at Blue & Co. Not-for-profit organizations handle sensitive data every day, which make them […]
By Doug Sandor, Senior Accountant and Chad Nieter, CPA, Senior Manager at Blue & Co. Cryptocurrency, a digital asset powered by cryptography for enhanced security, has revolutionized modern finance and […]
By Angela Crawford, CPA, Director at Blue & Co. Indiana Form NP-20R, Not-For-Profit Organization’s Report Indiana not-for-profits are required to file Form NP-20R every five years. The due dates for […]
By Andrew Brock, CPA, Senior Manager at Blue & Co. As the new year begins, it is often a time for setting personal and professional goals. The colloquial saying behind […]
By Christina Cruea, CPA, Senior Accountant at Blue & Co. Not-for-profit organizations often rely on sponsorships to provide essential funding, expand resources, and increase community engagement. Organizations should be aware […]
By Karen Dringenburg, CPA, Senior Accountant and Andrew Brock, CPA, Senior Manager at Blue & Co. Are you a not-for-profit entity considering implementing ACH transactions? Or are you wondering if […]
By Cecilia Spencer, CPA, Manager, at Blue & Co. Not-for-profit organizations often receive funds with specific restrictions on how they can be used. These restrictions ensure that the donor’s intent […]
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By Luke Pierce, CPA, Audit Manager at Blue & Co. Sector Growth and Financial Strength Over the past decade, the nonprofit sector has experienced exponential growth in the United States. […]
By Mike Gricius, Senior Manager When it comes to supporting your mission, charitable gift annuities (CGAs) can be an appealing option for both nonprofits and their donors. For nonprofits, these […]
By Angela Crawford, CPA, Director and Emilie Knieriem, CPA, Senior Manager at Blue & Co. The One Big Beautiful Bill Act (“OBBB”), enacted on July 4, 2025, introduces changes affecting […]
By Caroline Paulus, CPA, Audit Manager at Blue & Co. At the 2025 AICPA Not-for-Profit Industry Conference, not-for-profit finance professionals, auditors, and thought leaders came together for three days of […]
By Rick Shields, CPA, Principal at Blue & Co. One of the issues not-for-profits must address is how to raise funds while also properly reporting the associated costs for donor […]
By Angela Crawford, Director, and Emilie Knieriem, Senior Manager at Blue & Co. On May 22nd, the House narrowly passed the “One Big Beautiful Bill Act” (H.R. 1). This bill […]