Thought Leadership
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October 09, 2018
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 […]
September 18, 2018
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 […]
July 25, 2018
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 […]
July 12, 2018
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 […]
July 05, 2018
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 […]
May 23, 2018
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 […]
May 02, 2018
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 […]
April 11, 2018
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 […]
March 21, 2018
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 […]
February 28, 2018
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 […]
February 12, 2018
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 […]
January 12, 2018
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 […]
December 19, 2017
Also, read: “12 Days of Tax Tips – Part 1” Part 2 Table of Contents: Six check-up questions for end-of-year withholding Five steps to remember when making a charitable […]
December 13, 2017
As the year comes to a close, we have collected twelve IRS lists with tax tips for year-end planning, safekeeping, reporting, and giving. Part 1 Table of Contents: Twelve worst […]
November 22, 2017
Written by Mickie Murphy, ERPA, QPA, QKA In 2007, the Internal Revenue Service published 403(b) regulations requiring that all 403(b) plans have a written plan document in place by December […]
Webinars
April 21, 2025
By Joel Barnett, Technical Account Executive at Blue Pioneer Consulting and Holly Fields, CPA, Senior Manager at Blue & Co. Not-for-profit organizations handle sensitive data every day, which make them […]
April 02, 2025
By Doug Sandor, Senior Accountant and Chad Nieter, CPA, Senior Manager at Blue & Co. Cryptocurrency, a digital asset powered by cryptography for enhanced security, has revolutionized modern finance and […]
March 05, 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 […]
February 12, 2025
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 28, 2025
By Andrew Brock, CPA, Senior Manager at Blue & Co. As the new year begins, it is often a time for setting personal and professional goals. The colloquial saying behind […]
January 07, 2025
By Christina Cruea, CPA, Senior Accountant at Blue & Co. Not-for-profit organizations often rely on sponsorships to provide essential funding, expand resources, and increase community engagement. Organizations should be aware […]
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