Thought Leadership
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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 […]
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 […]
Webinars
September 10, 2026
By Karen Dringenburg, CPA, Audit Manager at Blue & Co. Your not-for-profit’s IT environment plays an important role in protecting donor information, financial data, and the systems that support your […]
September 09, 2026
By Karen Dringenburg, CPA, Audit Manager 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 […]
August 19, 2026
By Claudia Valarezo, CPA, Manager at Blue & Co. Maximize Cost Recovery Under Federal Rules (Uniform Guidance) Nonprofits and local governments often ask, “How can we avoid problems during our […]
July 29, 2026
By Beth Anne Akers, CPA, Manager, and Caroline Paulus, CPA, Manager at Blue & Co. An endowment fund is a powerful signal of an organization’s long-term commitment to its mission. […]
July 07, 2026
By Luke Lamb, CPA, Senior Manager, and Cory Schunemann, CPA, Manager at Blue & Co. In the past month, the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) announced proposed changes to […]
June 15, 2026
By Holly Fields, CPA, Senior Manager at Blue & Co. The SECURE 2.0 Act was signed in December 2022 and builds on the original SECURE Act to improve retirement savings […]
Resources
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