April 12, 2016
There’s More To Tax Day Than Simply Taxes
Most people dread it. Often, individuals have the concept of Uncle Sam holding out his hand waiting for you to pay him every April 15th (although in 2017, it’s actually […]
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IRS Reminds Taxpayers Major 2015 Tax Changes
Fact Sheet 2016-8, February IRS has issued a Fact Sheet highlighting major tax changes for 2015, including the renewal of key taxpayer-favorable benefits, a new way to save for retirement […]
Read MoreOctober 4, 2013
Board of Directors’ Use of Financial Ratios
By: Shawn Williams, CPA, FHFMA, Audit Senior Manager As a current board member for several not-for-profit organizations, my fellow board members and executives seek my advice when reviewing and dissecting […]
Read MoreJune 27, 2013
Diversifying Your Board
By: Annmarie Novotney, CPA, Senior Accountant In an age of social media, online fundraising, and increased volume of organizations in the market, nonprofit entities in the United States are fighting […]
Read MoreDecember 6, 2012
The Importance of Effective Monitoring Controls for Nonprofits
By: Marcus Frank, CPA, Senior Accountant Not-for-profit organizations often find themselves short on adequate resources to implement the ideal internal control environment, especially regarding segregation of duties. Adequate segregation of […]
Read MoreNovember 1, 2012
Social Media Policies
By: Ashley Jones, CPA , Senior Accountant Many businesses, including not-for-profits, are taking advantage of social media to promote marketing and solicit donations. Social media has proven to be an […]
Read MoreJuly 19, 2012
Importance of Public Support Test
Organizations that qualify for tax exemption in section 501(c)(3) are considered private foundations unless they fall under one of the categories specifically excluded from the definition of private foundation in […]
Read MoreJune 21, 2012
Is Charitable Gaming For You?
By Mike Gricius, CPA – Manager Should your organization offer gaming as a means of raising additional funds? Several charitable organizations are actively using raffles and other gaming activities as a fundraising […]
Read MoreMay 17, 2012
What Women Want – and Why Nonprofits Should Care
By: Ashley Jones, Staff Accountant When creating a marketing strategy, not-for-profits (NFPs) need to identify their target audience for soliciting donations. “The 2011 Study of High Net Worth Women’s Philanthropy […]
Read MoreApril 12, 2012
The Importance of Budgeting
By Greg Heitkamp, CPA – Senior Accountant Management team members of not-for-profit organizations are frequently asked questions such as the following: Are we meeting our budget? Do we have enough cash? What is […]
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July 01, 2025
COLUMBUS, Ohio. (July 1, 2025) – Blue & Co., LLC and Blue Benefits Consulting, Inc. are delighted to share that M. Jane Shawver, QKC, QKA, has been named President of […]
July 01, 2025
CHATTANOOGA, Tennessee (July 1, 2025) — Blue & Co., a leading accounting and advisory firm, is proud to announce the grand opening of its newest office in Chattanooga, Tennessee. This […]
June 25, 2025
As we head into the second half of the 2025 calendar year, there are a few major dates that you need to be aware of for wage index purposes. These […]
Our students didn’t just attend—they engaged, connected, and grew. Jumpstart Summer Leadership 2025 was an inspiring two days of leadership development, hands-on learning, and real-world networking. Hear what they had to say about their favorite moments and biggest takeaways. #BlueJumpstart25
The Jumpstart Summer Leadership Program is a great way for students to learn about different careers in accounting. One benefit of the program is that they get to meet some of the Blue & Co. team to ask questions and get firsthand advice.![]()
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We asked employees at the event to share one piece of advice for accounting students. Here’s what they said. #BlueJumpstart25
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