Increasingly, nonprofit organizations are adapting a new financial tool from the nonprofit world. Experts call these “financial dashboards,” and they are intended to track your company’s progress towards achieving its goals. Dashboards can also be used to take stock of your nonprofit’s current … Read More
Broker dealers registered with the Financial Industry Regulatory Authority and the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) are required to have an annual financial statement audit. Broker dealers with this requirement must use an accounting firm registered with the Public Company Accounting … Read More
Recently, the Federal Reserve announced a major change to the Main Street Lending Program, which is worth $600 Billion. Before the COVID-19 pandemic, only for-profit businesses with more than 100 employees could benefit from this government capital program. However, the Fed is now accepting … Read More
When times are tough, nonprofits rely on their board of directors for leadership more than ever. Unfortunately, not every nonprofit board is equipped to lead well in a crisis. They might not have enough people, or lack the knowledge and experience that is needed to meet the latest challenge. If your … Read More
Most of us know that there are situations when charitable contributions are ineligible for tax deductions. This can be so even when someone itemizes their deductions and gives to tax-exempt organizations. One of these situations is “quid pro quo” donations. The IRS defines quid pro quo contributions … Read More
There’s no question that the COVID-19 pandemic has turned our economy upside down. Massive unemployment and shutdowns are causing a reduced ability for your nonprofit to function at the same time that demand for services is soaring. Unfortunately, it also means that many nonprofit donors are … Read More
There’s no question that the Novel Coronavirus has caused chaos across our country, and nonprofits are not exempt. Some nonprofits, including California nonprofits, are overwhelmed with requests for services or financial help, while others have been forced to close temporarily. Either way, it’s … Read More
Most large U.S. employers have matching gift programs. Matching gifts are a corporate giving program that help nonprofits financially. These are designed to help employees make an impact through charitable giving. According to Double the Donation, between $2 and $3 billion are donated in this way … Read More
Most of us worry about getting audited occasionally. After all, the IRS loves to get nosy with our personal taxes. But with nonprofits, the reasons for an audit are even more complicated. Fortunately, our qualified CPA firm can help you navigate federal and state regulations with nonprofit audit … Read More
For most charitable gifts, the ability to qualify for a tax deduction hasn’t changed with the passage of the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act. However, there are some changes to the recordkeeping requirements. Understanding these changes, and being able to help those donors who itemize deductions navigate … Read More