nonprofit

gifts in kind

Gifts in Kind: New Reporting Requirements for Nonprofits

On September 17, the Financial Accounting Standards Board (FASB) issued an accounting rule that will provide more detailed information about noncash contributions charities and other not-for-profit organizations receive known as “gifts…

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nonprofit strategically cutting costs

Reduce Your Costs to Cope with COVID-19

Nonprofits of all kinds once again face a nationwide economic crisis, this time caused by the COVID-19 pandemic. The challenges are daunting, but previous recessions may provide a road map…

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external audit nonprofit

An External Audit Offers Many Benefits to Nonprofits

Your nonprofit organization may be required to hire an independent outside CPA to audit its books, depending on its annual gross receipts and other factors. Even when an external audit…

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CARES Act

CARES Act: Don’t Overlook 2 Valuable Provisions

The federal government has enacted various pieces of legislation providing relief to employers, including nonprofits, suffering financially due to the COVID-19 pandemic. While much of public attention has focused on…

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working from home

Making Long-Term Decisions About Working from Home

It can be a tough scenario to confront: First you had your employees working from home due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Now they want to stay there permanently. Should you…

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surviving an economic downturn

5 Steps for Surviving Tough Economic Times

The COVID-19 pandemic has greatly disrupted the overall economy, with unprecedented state government expenses, historic job losses, shuttering of businesses and volatile stock markets. The implications for nonprofits that rely…

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donation tax benefits

What Your Donors Need to Know About Taxes and Contributions

The heightened fundraising needs many nonprofits are feeling right now make it important that potential donors understand the tax benefits they stand to reap. Here are some of the advantages…

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accounting for contributions

Still Struggling With How to Account for Contributions?

After the Financial Accounting Standards Board’s (FASB’s) 2014 release of Accounting Standards Update (ASU) No. 2014-09, Revenue from Contracts with Customers, many nonprofits were confused about whether grants and similar…

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crisis management plan

Prepare Now to Handle a Reputation-Damaging Crisis

Many nonprofits take time to develop disaster plans in anticipation of natural disasters, active shooter situations and other harrowing events. They may not, however, think about handling a crisis such…

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nonprofit sales tax

South Dakota v. Wayfair, Inc.: What This Sales Tax Case Means for Nonprofits

A landmark ruling by the U.S. Supreme Court in 2018 dramatically expanded the ability of states to impose sales tax collection obligations on out-of-state organizations that sell goods and services…

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