Thought Leadership
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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 […]
March 21, 2018
A nonprofit entity is required to maintain proper records to ensure the organization complies with tax rules and regulations. If an organization is unable to provide supporting documentation proving qualification […]
February 28, 2018
The Indiana State Board of Accounts (SBA) has the responsibility of examining the accounts and financial records for all state entities and entities receiving public money within the state of […]
February 12, 2018
Provisions of the 2017 Tax Cuts and Jobs Act, H.R. 1, are expected to have significant impacts on charitable giving, among other changes that will affect not-for-profit organizations (NFPs) both […]
January 12, 2018
On December 22, President Trump signed into law the “Tax Cuts and Jobs Act” (P.L. 115-97), a sweeping tax reform law that will entirely change the tax landscape. The legislation […]
December 19, 2017
Also, read: “12 Days of Tax Tips – Part 1” Part 2 Table of Contents: Six check-up questions for end-of-year withholding Five steps to remember when making a charitable […]
December 13, 2017
As the year comes to a close, we have collected twelve IRS lists with tax tips for year-end planning, safekeeping, reporting, and giving. Part 1 Table of Contents: Twelve worst […]
November 22, 2017
Written by Mickie Murphy, ERPA, QPA, QKA In 2007, the Internal Revenue Service published 403(b) regulations requiring that all 403(b) plans have a written plan document in place by December […]
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 […]
Webinars
October 19, 2026
By Luke Pierce, CPA, Senior Manager at Blue & Co. Leaders in the not-for-profit sector are often required to oversee and understand all parts of their organization. For the many […]
September 30, 2026
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 […]
September 10, 2026
By Karen Dringenburg, CPA, Audit Manager at Blue & Co. Your not-for-profit’s IT environment plays an important role in protecting donor information, financial data, and the systems that support your […]
September 09, 2026
By Karen Dringenburg, CPA, Audit Manager at Blue & Co. The IT environment is constantly evolving, and not-for-profit organizations face unique challenges in keeping pace. While your primary focus is […]
August 19, 2026
By Claudia Valarezo, CPA, Manager at Blue & Co. Maximize Cost Recovery Under Federal Rules (Uniform Guidance) Nonprofits and local governments often ask, “How can we avoid problems during our […]
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. […]
Resources
Recent legal developments are once again shifting the Medicare reimbursement landscape.A federal court recently vacated CMS’s 2023 rule on Medicare Advantage (Part C) days, potentially opening the door to DSH relief for additional hospitals.In our latest article, our reimbursement advisors break down what this decision means for providers and what healthcare leaders should watch next.Read more in the full article: hubs.la/Q04yL50m0
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