Article Archives: 2015

By Jeff Pannell, CPA

Becoming separated or divorced is a time fraught with many emotions, all while dealing with a myriad of issues. Among those issues are tax implications that need to be addressed.

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By Victoria Kitts, CPA, CFE

If your not-for-profit entity receives federal funding, much of the focus in recent months has been on preparing for implementation of the new Uniform Guidance.

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As summer draws to a close and the fall fundraising season approaches, there are a few fundraising reminders and best practices that bear repeating. The most important involves fundraising events at which guests have a reasonable expectation of receiving goods or services in exchange for the price of attendance.

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8/10/2021: This article has been updated since its original publishing date to reflect trends in the most recently available Report to the Nations on Occupational Fraud and Abuse (2018). 

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By Karen Dunn, JD, LLM and Amber Busch, CPA 

With all the hubbub among accountants about the new tangible personal property regulations, should exempt organizations be concerned, or is it,

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Payroll can be a confusing topic for many people, and making sure your employees get paid correctly is critical. Also important is making sure that you’ve collected and paid the appropriate amount in taxes,

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By Cheryl Olson, CPA, CGMA and Diane Shay, CPA

“Ugh, why can’t my accounting system just read my mind?” This is not an uncommon statement when you find your accounting system doesn’t do what you want it to do in the time you want it done.

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By Jennifer Becker Harris, CPA

The last thing many nonprofit leaders want to see is a media article that depicts their charity in a negative light. The vast majority of charities work hard to be in compliance at both the state and federal levels,

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Your strategic business plan is becoming more closely linked with your technology plan as the years go by. Technology can often be the strategic plan accelerator if you view it as a strategic asset rather than a cost.

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Most organizations do not realize that November 1st is a potential filing deadline in Washington. But, if your organization has an old employee paycheck sitting in a drawer, paid a check to a vendor that was never cashed,

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