Thought Leadership
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February 24, 2020
On February 10, 2020, the Financial Accounting Standards Board (FASB) issued a Proposed Accounting Standards Update (ASU) “Presentation and Disclosure by Not-for-Profit Entities for Contributed Nonfinancial Assets” designed to improve transparency […]
February 17, 2020
Has your charitable organization moved in the last year? Have you had a significant change in use of property? If your organization is located in Indiana, and you answered yes […]
January 28, 2020
Having sound governance policies to accomplish an organization’s mission encourages operational and managerial efficiency. Organizations that receive more than $25,000 in non-cash contributions are required to file a Schedule M […]
January 07, 2020
While the Further Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2020 (Act) brought about extensions for certain credits and deductions, it also brought the following two changes for exempt organizations: Parking Tax Retroactively Repealed […]
January 03, 2020
Updates to the Federal Perkins Loan Program continue as the Department of Education (“Department”) proceeds to wind down the program. During the fall, the Department issued several announcements including literature […]
December 17, 2019
When your favorite time of year rolls around (completing your organization’s Form 990, of course!), it can be difficult to know what you should be providing to your tax return […]
November 20, 2019
Update published on June 5, 2020: FASB issued Accounting Standards Update (ASU) 2020-05, Revenue from Contracts with Customers (ASC 606) and Leases (ASC 842) Effective Dates for Certain Entities, as part of […]
October 22, 2019
Did you know that just because a nonprofit organization is exempt from income tax, does not automatically qualify it to be exempt from property taxes? A general rule is that […]
September 30, 2019
On September 10, 2019, proposed REG-102508-16 was issued to end the reporting of names and addresses of substantial contributors listed on Schedule B of Form 990 or Form 990-EZ for […]
September 11, 2019
A strong board of directors will oversee implementation of strategic objectives for the organization, but also has ultimate responsibility and liability. Building a strong board of directors is challenging, yet […]
August 20, 2019
It’s pretty well known that exempt organizations’ current Form 990s or equivalent filings (990-EZ, 990-PF, etc.) are required to be available for public inspection. However, did you know these public […]
July 31, 2019
Nonprofit organizations are often looking for ways to diversify their investment portfolios. One way to achieve diversification is to invest in alternative investments, which can include domestic and foreign limited […]
July 26, 2019
Update published on June 5, 2020: FASB issued Accounting Standards Update (ASU) 2020-05, Revenue from Contracts with Customers (ASC 606) and Leases (ASC 842) Effective Dates for Certain Entities, as part of […]
July 10, 2019
On July 1, 2019, the Taxpayer First Act of 2019 (the “Act”) was signed into law. The law is generally intended to improve customer relations with the Internal Revenue Service […]
June 25, 2019
Electronic announcements May 3, 2019 and May 24, 2019 Colleges and universities who participate in the Federal Perkins Program are no longer able to award or disburse new Perkins Loans. […]
Webinars
February 03, 2026
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 […]
January 27, 2026
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 […]
January 07, 2026
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 […]
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) […]
Resources
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