An endowment is a pool of funds donated or set aside to be preserved over time in order to support an organization’s mission. Nonprofits establish endowments for a variety of reasons, usually as part of their long-term strategic plan. Donors may contribute assets, such as...
While Accounting Standards Codification (ASC) Topic 842 is applicable to all entities, the adoption of the new leasing standard by nonprofit organizations is bringing into focus some unique considerations that may impact the conclusion of whether a contract actually contains a lease. What is a Lease? To...
Subrecipient risk assessments and monitoring are critical aspects of federal grants management. These practices ensure that funds are used in accordance with federal regulations, that grant objectives are met and that the risk of fraud, waste and abuse is minimized. The federal government has set...
When asked what is at the top of their finance department “to-do” list, many nonprofits name the need for an updated cost allocation plan. An effective cost allocation strategy is essential to organizations’ understanding of how their resources are being deployed. It is also integral...
Data quality is a critical factor for organizations of all sizes, and nonprofits are no exception. Poor data quality can lead to inaccurate business decisions, missed opportunities and even financial losses. Further, poor data quality can impact contributions negatively in several ways. It can obfuscate...
The Internal Revenue Service finalized regulations on Feb. 23, 2023, significantly expanding mandatory electronic filing of tax and information returns that require almost all returns filed on or after Jan. 1, 2024, to be submitted to the IRS electronically instead of on paper. Under the new...
The Small Business Administration (SBA) has updated the SVOG Post-Application Guidance and the Post-Award Frequently Asked Questions. These documents apply to both non-federal entity recipients (these include nonprofit entities, state and local governments and Native American tribes, and institutions of higher education) and for-profit recipients. Included in the...
According to a study by N-able, managed service providers (MSPs) report that 82% of their customers have seen an increase in attempted cyberattacks since the pandemic. Even MSPs themselves are a target for cyber criminals, which can have wide-reaching impacts on their customers and network of...
Numerous organizations invite new individuals to get involved in the administration of their executive compensation program or hire new executives with a desire to know more about the program. This question is asked many times and often the answer is no. Every year, we consult with members...
The U.S. Census Bureau (Census) has updated the DCF for audits with fiscal periods ending in 2022 and can now accept these submissions on the FAC site. The revised DCF for audits with fiscal periods ending in 2022 is now available and can be accessed along...
