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March 16, 2021
The Employee Retention Credit (ERC) is a refundable payroll tax credit that your tax-exempt organization may be eligible for. The credit was originally enacted with the CARES Act in March […]
March 08, 2021
An area of common concern for not-for-profit organizations is how to best allocate certain expenses among the various functions between management and general activities, program services and other supporting activities […]
February 23, 2021
On December 22, 2020, the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) issued the 2020 Compliance Supplement Addendum (Supplement Addendum). The Supplement Addendum provides guidance on auditing Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and […]
February 15, 2021
This session was hosted by Blue & Co. and Ashley|Rountree and Associates on Thursday, February 25 from 12:00 p.m. to 1:00 p.m. EST. This webinar is Maximizing and Accounting for […]
February 10, 2021
As we continue through the first part of a new year, it is important to be reminded of a new Accounting Standards Update (ASU) that has been issued by the […]
January 22, 2021
At the end of December 2020, the second round of the Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) funding passed under the Economic Aid Act which provides additional relief to not-for-profit organizations. […]
January 04, 2021
At the close of 2020, new legislation provided some relief for not-for-profit organizations. Here are the highlights. Charitable Deduction: The $300 ($600 for married filing jointly) charitable deduction for non-itemizers […]
December 15, 2020
The IRS has issued final regulations regarding Internal Revenue Code section 512(a)(6). These regulations have been published in the Federal Register and are effective as of December 2, 2020. Section […]
December 11, 2020
It’s webinar season at Blue & Co., LLC.! Check out all of our upcoming events for the week of December, 14. Monday, December 14 Panel Discussion Regarding Paycheck Protection Program […]
November 23, 2020
As we near year-end, not-for-profit organizations may see a rise in non-cash stock gifts as donors plan their holiday giving and/or meet with their tax advisors to maximize tax saving […]
November 03, 2020
2020 has been a difficult year for nonprofit organizations. Challenges include declining revenues from donor contributions and government funding, as well as increased demand for services due to the economic […]
October 13, 2020
Planning and budgeting for future years can be difficult even in times of stability. With the COVID-19 pandemic and all of the other economic changes we’ve seen in 2020, planning […]
October 08, 2020
In 2020, nonprofit organizations met unprecedented challenges resulting from COVID-19. Join local nonprofit leaders for a panel discussion on how they managed change for their organization in 2020 and how […]
September 19, 2020
With the current political climate and upcoming elections, your not-for-profit organization may be considering how you can get involved. The most important thing your organization can do is to make […]
September 03, 2020
Join The National Bank of Indianapolis and McGovern Consulting Group Thursday, September from Noon to 1 PM Eastern for The National Bank of Indianapolis Session 3 of the 2020 NonProfit Training […]
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December 10, 2025
By Rachel Goodrich, Manager at Blue & Co. As the year winds down, donors often get into the giving spirit, and many organizations experience an uptick in contributions. These gifts […]
November 19, 2025
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. […]
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 […]
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