If you operate a business that is formed as a partnership or S-corp, March 15 the deadline for filing your business returns is around the corner. For individuals, the tax deadline falls on Tuesday, April 18, 2017. As you start to reconcile accounts and gather your papers, we have a few suggestions … Read More
Nonprofit Audit or Financial Review – Which is Right for your NPO?
One of the most common inquiries from nonprofit leaders is whether their organization is required to submit to an audit or financial review. The answer depends on the type and size of your nonprofit corporation. The laws that regulate independent audits of nonprofits differ from state to state. … Read More
The Nonprofit Board Member: Understand Your Responsibilities
Every corporation is required to have directors and officers. This includes public benefit corporations. Your nomination to the role of nonprofit board member is a tremendous honor, and also a great responsibility. As a board member of a nonprofit organization, you are subject to specific … Read More
Why a Cost Allocation Plan is Important for Nonprofits
Developing a cost allocation plan for a nonprofit organization can be a tricky process. Understanding how a cost allocation plan (CAP) works is critical to responsible financial management and reporting; however, not all nonprofit organizations realize its importance. How costs are allocated affects … Read More
Nonprofit’s Guide to Giving Gifts
As the holiday season approaches, thoughts turn to gift giving. Many employers choose this joyous season to recognize and celebrate with their employees. While sharing gifts in the workplace is common, nonprofit leaders must take care during the holiday season to ensure that they are following tax … Read More
The Nonprofit Giving Season: How to Stay Compliant with Your Fundraising Activities
As the end of the traditional tax year approaches, giving is on the minds of many business leaders and philanthropists. It’s a busy season for nonprofit professionals and you’re likely ramping up your fundraising efforts so that your organization has every opportunity to meet its financial … Read More
The Nonprofit 501(c) Audit
When it comes to your nonprofit, there are different audit approaches to verifying sound financial management practices and operational compliance. The scope of work to review your nonprofit will vary depending on the organization’s classification. There are 29 different types of 501(c) … Read More
Mistakes That Trigger a 401k Audit
Mistakes That Trigger a 401k Audit Being subject to an IRS audit can be an unnerving experience, so it’s understandable that organizations would want to prevent one. Benefit plan administrators should do what they can to avoid 401(k) audit mistakes and ensure that their plans are in … Read More
Fiscal or Calendar Year? Which applies to your business?
Starting a small business is an enormous task, and as you move forward, there are many important decisions to make. Are you operating under the calendar or fiscal year? As a small business owner, you might have the opportunity to choose the fiscal or calendar tax year that your organization operates … Read More
Equity Compensation Tax Planning for High Tech Employees
There is no doubt that the technology field is growing quickly. As more and more employees decide on high-tech careers, the need increases for accounting professionals who understand the intricacies of tax planning for today’s innovators. Equity compensation is one way that new tech … Read More