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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 […]
August 23, 2020
While both exempt under IRC Section 501(c)(3), private foundations have several restrictions that do not apply to public charities. One major restriction is the self-dealing rules. Private foundations are prohibited […]
August 19, 2020
Cyber Security Vulnerabilities In light of the recent Blackbaud data breach, we are reminded of the importance of ensuring your data is secure and being aware of cybersecurity vulnerabilities. What […]
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
Understanding how to properly disclose and value contributed nonfinancial assets is key to maintaining transparency and compliance under ASU 2020-07.![]()
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Recent clarifications have refined best practices, making it easier for not-for-profits to apply these standards consistently.![]()
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Learn what’s changed and how your organization can stay compliant - click the link below to read the full article.![]()
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Blue & Co.'s Indianapolis, Indiana, office welcomed Purdue Accounting Association students today for their annual City Trek event! ![]()
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We were their first stop of the day and were thrilled to have 25 students in our office to network, discuss accounting careers, and answer their questions about our day-to-day and the future of the industry.
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