Thought Leadership
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One of the biggest questions arising from the passing of the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act (TCJA) involves the add-back of disallowed fringe benefit deductions to an exempt organization’s unrelated […]
With the end of the year approaching, many not-for-profits see an increase in giving. Therefore, we thought it would be helpful to provide a brief summary of donors’ documentation requirements […]
This is the second article in a two-part series on gifts in kind. Click here to read Part 1 where we discuss types of in-kind gifts and how they should […]
This two-part series will provide information about in-kind gifts, including the definition and recognition of such gifts and in the second article, the documentation best practices and impact on tax […]
During 2018, the Financial Accounting Standards Board (FASB) issued Accounting Standards Update (ASU) No. 2018-08 Clarifying the Scope and the Accounting Guidance for Contributions Received and Contributions Made to clarify […]
Recently, Kentucky House Bill 487 passed, which contained significant changes to Kentucky tax laws. For purposes of this communication, we would like to highlight one major change regarding Kentucky Sales Tax […]
Provisions in the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act (TCJA), passed late in December 2017, eliminated the deductibility of qualified transportation expenses incurred by business employers. After December 31, 2017, amounts […]
The #MeToo Movement, which is an international movement against sexual harassment and assault, has spread across nearly every major industry like wildfire. People might assume that this problem would be […]
In addition to the “tone at the top,” an important part of having an effective internal control is segregation of duties. Adequate segregation of duties requires certain key functions to […]
Nonprofit organizations have various sources of revenue, and one of the trickiest areas of financial reporting for a nonprofit organization is distinguishing an item as a contribution or an exchange […]
Intermediate sanctions sound fairly scary. In reality, regulations and penalties are equally scary, so the name is appropriate. Intermediate sanction regulations and penalties exist to stop abuses by disqualified persons […]
A nonprofit entity is required to maintain proper records to ensure the organization complies with tax rules and regulations. If an organization is unable to provide supporting documentation proving qualification […]
The Indiana State Board of Accounts (SBA) has the responsibility of examining the accounts and financial records for all state entities and entities receiving public money within the state of […]
Provisions of the 2017 Tax Cuts and Jobs Act, H.R. 1, are expected to have significant impacts on charitable giving, among other changes that will affect not-for-profit organizations (NFPs) both […]
On December 22, President Trump signed into law the “Tax Cuts and Jobs Act” (P.L. 115-97), a sweeping tax reform law that will entirely change the tax landscape. The legislation […]
Webinars
By Greg Jackson, CPA, Principal, at Blue & Co. What is Segregation of Duties? According to the American Institute of Certified Public Accountants, segregation of duties is a basic building […]
By Jason Terwilliger, CPA, CIA, Senior Manager, at Blue & Co. The uncertain times in which we find ourselves often requires us to be more agile and expectant than usual […]
By Claudia Valarezo Guerrero, MAccy, Senior Accountant at Blue & Co. As organizations navigate evolving financial regulations, staying informed about changes is crucial for compliance and operational efficiency. A Single […]
By Annmarie Novotney, CPA, Director at Blue & Co. Not-for-profit organizations have been dealing with changing circumstances on many fronts over the last five years. Part of this changing landscape […]
By Mike Gricius, CPA, Senior Manager at Blue & Co. Planned gifts are a tool that can help not-for-profits plan ahead and secure the future for the years to come. […]
By Corey Schunemann, CPA, Manager at Blue & Co. The IRS issued proposed regulations that could dramatically affect the landscape and operations of Donor Advised Funds (“DAF”). While many organizations […]