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 […]

By Caroline Paulus, CPA, Audit Manager at Blue & Co. Insurance costs for not-for-profit organizations, especially state and national membership organizations, can vary widely based on several factors, including size […]

By Doug Hasler, CPA, Director at Blue & Co. Whether your organization is considering soliciting donor-restricted permanent endowment contributions as part of a new capital campaign or you already have […]

By Doug Hasler, CPA, Director at Blue & Co. In the first part of our series on establishing comprehensive endowment policies, we covered endowment creation and investment policy considerations. If […]

By Luke Pierce, CPA, Manager, at Blue & Co. What is a payment re-direct and business email compromise scheme? A payment re-direct and business email compromise scheme is when a […]

By Greg Jackson, CPA, Principal, at Blue & Co. What is Segregation of Duties? According to the American Institute of Certified Public Accountants, segregation of duties is a basic building […]

By Jason Terwilliger, CPA, CIA, Senior Manager, at Blue & Co. The uncertain times in which we find ourselves often requires us to be more agile and expectant than usual […]

By Claudia Valarezo Guerrero, MAccy, Senior Accountant at Blue & Co. As organizations navigate evolving financial regulations, staying informed about changes is crucial for compliance and operational efficiency. A Single […]

By Annmarie Novotney, CPA, Director at Blue & Co. Not-for-profit organizations have been dealing with changing circumstances on many fronts over the last five years. Part of this changing landscape […]

By Mike Gricius, CPA, Senior Manager at Blue & Co. Planned gifts are a tool that can help not-for-profits plan ahead and secure the future for the years to come. […]

By Corey Schunemann, CPA, Manager at Blue & Co. The IRS issued proposed regulations that could dramatically affect the landscape and operations of Donor Advised Funds (“DAF”). While many organizations […]

By Chad Nieter, Senior Manager at Blue & Co. Artificial intelligence (AI) is technology that enables computers and digital devices to learn, read, write, talk, see, create, play, analyze, make […]

By Angela Crawford, CPA, Director at Blue & Co. There are two key items Indiana not-for-profits need to know in first quarter 2024 – no matter your organization’s fiscal year […]

By Rick Shields, CPA, Principal at Blue & Co. When not-for-profits receive grants from governments and foundations, the application process often includes an estimate for indirect costs which is then […]

By Jacob Fleshman, Senior Accountant at Blue & Co. Digital currency, often called cryptocurrency or just crypto, has moved from the fringes of finance to the center of global conversation. […]

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) […]

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 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 […]