Thought Leadership
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March 21, 2019
Not-for-profit board members are responsible for providing guidance and direction to ensure that a given organization is proactively working towards achieving its mission and strategic vision. Part of this responsibility […]
March 04, 2019
Are you tracking your grant or program expenses in spreadsheets, or is your current method not working well for you? If your organization is using QuickBooks, there are built-in features […]
February 11, 2019
Cryptocurrency is a virtual currency, which is a decentralized system based on blockchain technology. There are thousands of cryptocurrencies, which offer a digital medium of exchange for instantaneous purchasing and […]
January 22, 2019
Please see Updated Article for the latest in Cyber Security A hot topic of many conversations recently has been cyber security. Are not-for-profit organizations at risk? If so, what should […]
December 20, 2018
One of the biggest questions arising from the passing of the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act (TCJA) involves the add-back of disallowed fringe benefit deductions to an exempt organization’s unrelated […]
November 20, 2018
With the end of the year approaching, many not-for-profits see an increase in giving. Therefore, we thought it would be helpful to provide a brief summary of donors’ documentation requirements […]
October 29, 2018
This is the second article in a two-part series on gifts in kind. Click here to read Part 1 where we discuss types of in-kind gifts and how they should […]
October 09, 2018
This two-part series will provide information about in-kind gifts, including the definition and recognition of such gifts and in the second article, the documentation best practices and impact on tax […]
September 18, 2018
During 2018, the Financial Accounting Standards Board (FASB) issued Accounting Standards Update (ASU) No. 2018-08 Clarifying the Scope and the Accounting Guidance for Contributions Received and Contributions Made to clarify […]
July 25, 2018
Recently, Kentucky House Bill 487 passed, which contained significant changes to Kentucky tax laws. For purposes of this communication, we would like to highlight one major change regarding Kentucky Sales Tax […]
July 12, 2018
Provisions in the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act (TCJA), passed late in December 2017, eliminated the deductibility of qualified transportation expenses incurred by business employers. After December 31, 2017, amounts […]
July 05, 2018
The #MeToo Movement, which is an international movement against sexual harassment and assault, has spread across nearly every major industry like wildfire. People might assume that this problem would be […]
May 23, 2018
In addition to the “tone at the top,” an important part of having an effective internal control is segregation of duties. Adequate segregation of duties requires certain key functions to […]
May 02, 2018
Nonprofit organizations have various sources of revenue, and one of the trickiest areas of financial reporting for a nonprofit organization is distinguishing an item as a contribution or an exchange […]
April 11, 2018
Intermediate sanctions sound fairly scary. In reality, regulations and penalties are equally scary, so the name is appropriate. Intermediate sanction regulations and penalties exist to stop abuses by disqualified persons […]
Webinars
July 29, 2026
By Beth Anne Akers, CPA, Manager, and Caroline Paulus, CPA, Manager at Blue & Co. An endowment fund is a powerful signal of an organization’s long-term commitment to its mission. […]
July 07, 2026
By Luke Lamb, CPA, Senior Manager, and Cory Schunemann, CPA, Manager at Blue & Co. In the past month, the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) announced proposed changes to […]
June 15, 2026
By Holly Fields, CPA, Senior Manager at Blue & Co. The SECURE 2.0 Act was signed in December 2022 and builds on the original SECURE Act to improve retirement savings […]
May 27, 2026
By Chad Nieter, CPA, Senior Manager at Blue & Co., and Joel Barnett, Technical Account Executive at Blue Pioneer Consulting Fraud prevention isn’t something leadership can simply hand off to […]
May 06, 2026
By Rick Shields, CPA, Principal at Blue & Co. Not-for-profit organizations that accept donations through their websites face a relatively new risk: credit card testing (also known as “carding”). If […]
April 13, 2026
By Joell Grisel, CPA, Director at Blue & Co. Financial technology keeps evolving at a pace that is hard for many not-for-profits to keep up with. At Blue & Co., […]
Resources
Join us in congratulating Tyler Hornaday for being appointed to the Indiana HFMA Board of Directions as their Assistant Treasurer!![]()
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This well-deserved achievement is a testament to Tyler's leadership, dedication, and commitment to advancing the healthcare finance profession.![]()
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We are proud to see him take on this important role and look forward to the valuable contributions he will make.
Luke Lamb’s experience highlights the collaborative culture and growth opportunities that define life at Blue & Co. Through meaningful mentorship, accessible leadership, and a team-oriented environment, Luke has been able to take on new challenges and continue growing professionally.![]()
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We are committed to investing in our people at every stage of their career, creating opportunities to learn, build relationships, and become well-rounded leaders.![]()
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