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Annual B&O Tax Apportionment Reconciliation Due October 31 for Washington State
This article has been updated for the 2025 tax year. For business and occupation (“B&O”) tax purposes, taxpayers earning appo… Read More

OMB Proposes Sweeping Changes to the Uniform Guidance
The federal grant landscape is shifting quickly and significantly. OMB has proposed sweeping revisions to the Uniform Guidance (2… Read More

Day 2 Recap: Practical Strategies and Policy Insights Close Out the 2026 Western Philanthropy Conference
Day 2 of the 2026 Western Philanthropy Conference (WPC) built on the momentum of Monday’s big-picture conversations with a deeper… Read More

Day 1 Recap: The 2026 Western Philanthropy Conference Opens with Bold Conversations on the Future of Giving
The 2026 Western Philanthropy Conference (WPC) kicked off on Monday, May 18, at the Hyatt Regency Lake Washington at Seattle’… Read More

Strengthening Internal Controls: Your Guide to Governance, Risk, and Fraud Prevention
Strong internal controls are not merely a compliance requirement, they are a strategic business capability. When designed and impl… Read More

Practical Tips for Choosing a New Not-for-Profit Accounting/ERP System
If your not-for-profit’s accounting or ERP system is causing more frustration than efficiency, it may be a sign that you’ve outgro… Read More

Federal Grants: Davis-Bacon Act Requirements and Challenges
Written by Jean Luke Arel, CPA. The Davis Bacon Act (DBA) poses unique challenges for not-for-profits with federally funded constr… Read More

IRS Online Accounts Available for Partnerships, Exempt Organizations, and Government Entities
For years, individuals and corporations have benefited from IRS online accounts that streamline access to tax information, reducin… Read More

Clean Books Checklist: Are Your Financials Truly Reliable?
When you go to your accountant, banker, insurance agent, or investors, one of the first things they often ask for is your financia… Read More

Lease Accounting Considerations for Manufacturers
Written by Christa Julien, CPA It has been nearly five years since Accounting Standards Update No. 2016-02, Leases (Topic 842) bec… Read More

