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November 01, 2017
How Charitable Organizations Can Help Victims Of Emergency Hardships Or Disasters Charitable organizations can assist those facing emergency hardships and disaster victims in a variety of ways. Organizations may provide […]
October 11, 2017
Update published on June 5, 2020: FASB issued Accounting Standards Update (ASU) 2020-05, Revenue from Contracts with Customers (ASC 606) and Leases (ASC 842) Effective Dates for Certain Entities, as part of […]
October 10, 2017
Even though there have been several attempts this year to repeal the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act (the “ACA”), the efforts have not been successful. Additionally, the attempted repeal […]
September 22, 2017
When an organization provides grants to individuals, it may be required to complete specific schedules on the Form 990. Organizations that provide grants or assistance to interested persons must complete […]
August 30, 2017
Beginning in the calendar year 2018, and fiscal years ending in 2019, nonprofit organizations will be required to present expenses both by their functional and natural classification, in a manner […]
August 09, 2017
On August 18, 2016, the Financial Accounting Standards Board (FASB) issued an Accounting Standards update (ASU) No. 2016-14 Presentation of Financial Statements of Not-for-Profit (NFP) Entities. This update is meant […]
July 05, 2017
by Ashley Jones, CPA, Manager Following the headlines from any news source these days, it seems that cyber security is just about always trending. While this is not a new […]
June 19, 2017
by Nancy Kirchner, CPA, Manager Federal law allows nonprofit organizations to engage in a certain amount of income-producing activity that is not related to its exempt purpose. However, the IRS […]
June 07, 2017
Intermediate sanctions legislation was passed in 1996; however, in recent years, the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) has renewed its focus on enforcement of the private inurement rule as it relates […]
September 30, 2016
By Annmarie Novotney Exempt organizations often have a focus on events or fundraisers from which to generate additional funds to promote their missions. Frequently, games of chance like bingo, pull […]
September 12, 2016
Data breaches can occur in any organization, and not-for-profits (NFPs) are not immune. Oftentimes NFPs can be at risk because their systems are not up-to-date or are simplistic in nature. […]
September 12, 2016
Tax-exempt organizations are different from non-exempt organizations in many ways; one of which is their annual returns and exemption forms are required to be made available to the public. The […]
September 07, 2016
Certain transactions can be considered automatic issues for an organization if conducted with an interested person. Transactions providing an economic benefit that exceeds the value of considerations given are known […]
August 20, 2016
On August 18, 2016, the Financial Accounting Standards Board (FASB) issued an Accounting Standards Update (ASU) No. 2016-14 Presentation of Financial Statements of Not-for-Profit Entities that simplifies and improves how […]
July 27, 2016
Payroll compliance may not seem like a concerning issue to your organization. You have hired an outside payroll provider. That provider diligently pays employees every two weeks, remits payroll taxes, […]
Webinars
April 21, 2025
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 […]
April 02, 2025
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 […]
March 05, 2025
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 […]
February 12, 2025
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 […]
January 28, 2025
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 […]
January 07, 2025
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 […]
Resources
Our Post Acute Care Team is thrilled to be attending the LeadingAge Indiana 2025 Spring Conference on May 1-2 in Indianapolis, IN!![]()
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Visit Landon Hackett, Liz Barlow, Missy Deeg, and Kayla May at Booth 18. The team is looking forward to connecting with industry leaders, gaining new insights, and sharing their experiences in transforming post-acute care.
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