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April 12, 2012
By Greg Heitkamp, CPA – Senior Accountant Management team members of not-for-profit organizations are frequently asked questions such as the following: Are we meeting our budget? Do we have enough cash? What is […]
April 05, 2012
By: Robert Moreland, CPA,Tax Manager and Kara Clark, CPA, Staff Accountant In 2004, the Internal Revenue Service, through the Exempt Organizations Office of the Tax Exempt and Government Entities Division, […]
March 15, 2012
By: Shawn P. Williams, CPA, Audit Senior Manager Note: This article concludes a three-part series discussing issues that may jeopardize an organization’s tax exempt status. Part one provided an overall discussion […]
March 08, 2012
By: Bob Moreland, CPA, Manager Note: This article is part two of a three-part series discussing issues that may jeopardize an organization’s tax exempt status. Part one provided an overall discussion […]
March 01, 2012
By: Chad Robinson, CPA, Senior Accountant Note: This article begins a three-part series discussing issues that may jeopardize an organization’s tax exempt status. Part one will provide an overall discussion […]
January 05, 2012
At what point should a not-for-profit consider investing in a capital expenditure? A capital expenditure can be described as acquiring, repairing, or upgrading a physical asset such as land, a […]
December 29, 2011
By: Stephen Clements, CPA, Senior Manager For most nonprofit organizations, revenues result from either program revenues, for example, when services are performed to earn revenue, or contribution revenues, such as […]
December 15, 2011
By: Rick Shields, CPA, CFE, Director The Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act was signed into law in 2010. Various provisions became effective in 2010 and 2011, and more will […]
December 01, 2011
By: Wes Omohundro, CPA, MBA, Manager Non-federal entities (including nonprofit organizations) that expend $500,000 or more per year in federal awards are required to perform a Single Audit. This is […]
October 07, 2011
By Mike Gricius, CPA – Manager Not-for-profit organizations are starting to field more requests from donors to use the investment firm of their choice to manage assets contributed rather than using […]
June 23, 2011
By: Steve Ritzer, CPA, CFE, Manager A fraud risk assessment is vital because it allows a company to analyze each of its business processes for the associated risks. A company’s […]
Webinars
October 29, 2025
By Michael Hill, Staff Accountant at Blue & Co. ASU 2020-07 Update – September 2025 Background In September 2020, the Financial Accounting Standards Board (FASB) issued Accounting Standards Update (ASU) […]
September 30, 2025
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. […]
September 17, 2025
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 […]
August 27, 2025
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 […]
August 06, 2025
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 […]
July 14, 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 […]
Resources
You’ve probably heard about the One Big Beautiful Bill—but do you know how it could impact your nonprofit? From donation deductions to W-2 reporting, we’re breaking it all down for you. Dive into our latest insights.![]()
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👉 Tracking the 'One Big Beautiful Bill Act': hubs.la/Q03RRcCM0![]()
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👉 How the One Big Beautiful Bill will Impact Not-for-Profit: hubs.la/Q03RR7CJ0![]()
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👉 Impacts of OBBB to 2025 and 2026 W-2 Form: hubs.la/Q03RRc8F0![]()
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👉 Impacts to Specific Not-for-Profits: hubs.la/Q03RR9sm0
Nonprofit hospitals operate under a unique mandate: to serve their communities while maintaining financial sustainability. One of the most significant benefits they receive in support of this mission is tax-exempt status. However, the landscape surrounding this benefit is shifting, and it's more important than ever to understand and quantify its value.![]()
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Join Blue & Co. experts Kim Scifres and Emilie Knieriem to dive in to how nonprofit hospitals can better advocate for their role in the community, prepare for regulatory changes, and ensure their operations align with public expectations.![]()
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