The nonprofit sector is navigating changes in federal funding, accounting standards and regulatory requirements. Learn more to help your NFP.
Read MoreThe One Big Beautiful Bill Act (OBBBA) affects a majority of taxpayers, including not-for-profits and particularly large private colleges and universities. Below highlights some of this sector’s key provisions to discuss with your tax advisers.Excise Tax Expanded Related to Excess...
Read MoreNot-for-profit organizations, recognized under Section 501(c) of the Internal Revenue Code, are generally exempt from federal income tax. However, not-for-profits with annual gross income above $1,000 stemming from activities unrelated to their exempt purposes — known as unrelated business...
Read MoreOur recent webinar offered a comprehensive overview of the latest developments and standards in not-for-profit accounting, aimed at keeping our clients abreast of significant changes and challenges in the field.Specifically, we discussed the applicability of new and future accounting...
Read MoreCharitable giving has been a part of our society since ancient times, dating back to when the Egyptians built the pyramids. But it was only in 1954 that the modern tax code caught up and began recognizing public charitable organizations — vehicles bringing critical aid to those in need...
Read MoreMuch was happening back in 2016. Some might say it was a rough year, as the world dealt with the Zika virus; learned of the passing of iconic artist, Prince; and watched the Chicago Cubs win their first world series since 1908 (admittedly that was only rough for some of us). And then came FASB...
Read MoreAs a not-for-profit dealing with the never-ending struggle to raise funds, you might look for more creative ways to meet your budgeted revenue goals. In some cases, certain activities surrounding high-profile events, such as Super Bowl Squares or NCAA March Madness bracket pools, may seem like...
Read MoreDoes your organization have leases to account for under ASC 842, otherwise known as the new lease standard? Will the standard impact your debt covenants? What’s the best way to transition from ASC 840? Do you know what information to extract from your lease agreements to be compliant?These...
Read MoreMany nonprofit and commercial organizations have received funding from the federal government in various forms since 2020, from the Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) to the Provider Relief Fund (PRF) to the Shuttered Venue Operators Grant (SVOG). While these funds have been well deserved and well...
Read MoreThe Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) has distributed $178 billion to hospitals and healthcare providers on the front lines of the COVID-19 pandemic, thanks to the Provider Relief Fund established by the CARES Act back in March 2020. Throughout the crisis, cash was sent to various...
Read MoreNot-for-profit organizations receive contributions in many shapes and forms. Over the years, stakeholders have expressed concerns regarding not-for-profit organizations and their lack of transparency surrounding contributed nonfinancial assets, such as fixed assets, supplies, materials and...
Read MoreWith funding from donors declining in combination with the rise of funding needs by not-for-profit organizations, many of these entities are feeling the pressure to expand their solicitation efforts. One key expansion effort includes soliciting donations and grants from those in other states...
Read MoreCongress gave an early Christmas present to tax-exempt organizations that provide parking for their employees. On December 20, 2019, President Trump signed the Further Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2020, repealing Internal Revenue Code Section 512(a)(7) retroactively as if it were never...
Read MoreAs most recipients of significant federal funding are aware, the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) issues a new edition of the Compliance Supplement around June of each year. However, 2019 was a unique year. After the AICPA and others detected several errors in the June 2019 edition, the OMB...
Read MoreNot-for-profit entities are constantly telling their story — whether to raise funds, recruit talent or comply with regulatory requirements. Financial information often makes up a large portion of that story, but nonfinancial information related to the organization’s mission and its...
Read MoreGenerally Accepted Government Auditing Standards, commonly referred to as the “Yellow Book,” were revised and issued in July 2018 by the U.S. Government Accountability Office. The 2018 Yellow Book is effective for financial audits, attestation engagements, and reviews of financial...
Read MoreCybersecurity threats, data breaches and email fraud have become part of the daily headlines, impacting businesses and organizations of all sizes and from all industries. During 2018, an estimated 5 billion records were breached world-wide, costing companies an average of $3.86 million per breach...
Read MoreOn May 29, 2019, the FASB issued Accounting Standards Update (ASU) 2019-06, extending two private company reporting alternatives to not-for-profit entities with regard to goodwill and intangible assets. Effective immediately, this ASU will help reduce not-for-profits’ costs for accounting...
Read MoreWhen an exempt organization such as a 501(c)(3) generates income unrelated to the core purpose of the organization — whether knowingly or unknowingly — the not-for-profit may face unexpected taxes on that income. Below are six areas that could generate unrelated business...
Read MoreOn March 21, 2019, the FASB issued Accounting Standards Update (ASU) 2019-03, Not-for-Profit Entities (Topic 958): Updating the Definition of Collections. This ASU specifically addresses the use of proceeds from sales of collections and related disclosures. Collections include groupings of art...
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