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Updated Deadlines for Single Audit: Is Yours Approaching?

On March 19, 2021, the Office of Management and Budget issued memorandum M-21-20 (the Memo), providing an automatic six-month extension for all single audit filings for fiscal year ends through […]

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On-Demand Webinar: Cybersecurity & Data Management Best Practices for Nonprofit Organizations

According to a study by the University of Maryland, cyber-attacks happen on average every 39 seconds. Blue & Co. hosted a webinar on Tuesday, July 13 from 12:00 p.m. to […]

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On-Demand Webinar: NFP Revenue Sources – Earned Revenue

Blue & Co. and Ashley|Rountree and Associates hosted a webinar on Thursday, June 10 from 12:00 p.m. to 1:00 p.m. EST entitled Not-for-Profit Revenue Sources – Earned Revenue. This is the second […]

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Flexible Budgeting Not-for-Profits

Flexible Budgeting for Not-for-Profits

Organizational budgeting is far from a simple process, and this is especially true for those in nonprofit leadership. There are often many complexities to consider when developing a financial plan […]

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Understanding Your Options When Your Organization Fails the Public Support Calculation

Understanding Your Options if Your Organization Fails the Public Support Calculation

If your organization is exempt under section 170(b)(1)(A)(vi), section 170(b)(1)(A)(iv) or section 509(a)(2) of the IRS code, it must annually meet one of two public support calculation tests (shown on […]

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Statement of Functional Expenses: Three Steps for Accurate Expense Allocations

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 […]

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Compliance Supplement Addendum Issued and FAC Extensions

2020 Compliance Supplement Addendum Issued and Extensions Granted

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 […]

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On-Demand Webinar: Maximizing and Accounting for Not-For-Profit Revenue Sources

  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 […]

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New Requirements for Not-for-Profits Reporting Contributed Nonfinancial Assets

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 […]

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Final Regulations Issued for Section 512(a)(6)

Final Regulations Issued for Section 512(a)(6)

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 […]

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Blue & Co.'s December 2020 Webinars | Free webinars | Financial services and consulting | PPP | Paycheck Protection Program Webinar | Manufacturing Webinars | Cybersecurity Webinars

Blue & Co. December 2020 Webinars

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 […]

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Accounting for Stock Gifts in your Not-For-Profit Organization | Stock Gifts | Gift Valuation and Sale | Acknowledging Stock Gifts | Stock Gift Benefits to Donors

Accounting for Stock Gifts for your Not-For-Profit

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 […]

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IRS Issues Revenue Procedure 2026-8: Updates for Group Exemption Holders

By Angela Crawford, CPA, Director at Blue & Co. Overview of Recent IRS Guidance on Group Exemptions The Internal Revenue Service (IRS) has held ongoing concerns about the administration of […]

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The Question Every Nonprofit Board Is Thinking, But Rarely Asks

By Marcus Moore, CPA, Manager at Blue & Co. Nonprofit boards are responsible for protecting mission, strategy, and long-term sustainability. Yet in many boardrooms, the most important question is rarely […]

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2026 Indiana Not-For-Profit Reminders

By Angela Crawford, CPA, Director at Blue & Co. Indiana Form NP-20R, Not-For-Profit Organization’s Report Indiana not-for-profits are required to file Form NP-20R every five years. The due dates for […]

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Is Your Nonprofit’s IT Environment Really Secure? 7 Policy Essentials You Can’t Afford to Ignore

By Karen Dringenburg, CPA, Senior Accountant 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 […]

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New Year, New Rates: How Not-For-Profits Can Lock in Stability with Interest Rate Swaps

By Annmarie Novotney, CPA, Audit Director at Blue & Co. Over the past few years, not-for-profits have faced heightened interest rate volatility. In 2022 and 2023, the Federal Reserve raised […]

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Santa is Coming! Understanding Accounting for Year-End Contributions

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 […]

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