Webinar for Nonprofits: Deferred Gifts
June 5, 2019 1:55 pm Leave your thoughtsJuly 25, 2019 - Mark your calendar to join CapinCrouse and Cornerstone Management for this look at issues and considerations with deferred gifts.
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Racial Nondiscrimination Certification for Tax-Exempt Schools
May 7, 2019 2:26 pm 2 CommentsEvery tax-exempt school must annually certify to the IRS that it does not discriminate on the basis of race. Here’s what you need to know.
How Churches Can Win in a Rising Interest Rate Environment
April 15, 2019 9:15 am Leave your thoughtsThe role that money plays in funding your church's vision is based solely on your ability to create and execute financial strategies that work. Here are a few suggestions to help you win in a rising interest rate environment.
Financing Options to Help Your Church Manage the Impact of Rising Interest Rates
April 15, 2019 9:08 am Leave your thoughtsChurches that are facing the need to refinance a loan, or that are considering obtaining loan financing for the first time, may be concerned about how to manage the cash flow impact of fluctuating interest rates. Here are some financing options to consider.
Dual-Use Property Issues
April 2, 2019 8:15 am Leave your thoughtsA look at what dual-use facilities are, and some tax considerations.
Discrepancies Between ASU No. 2016-14 and Form 990
February 12, 2019 9:40 am Leave your thoughtsASU No. 2016-14 contains changes to NFP financial reporting standards that generally do not correspond to the presentation in the current Form 990.
Board Monitoring of Church Finances: What to Do — and When
January 15, 2019 4:25 pm 1 CommentHere is a summary of financial actions your church board finance or audit* committee should complete during their meetings throughout the year.
Challenges in Auditing* GIK
December 4, 2018 1:22 pm Leave your thoughtsAssessing a nonprofit’s policies and procedures related to valuing material gift-in-kind (GIK) transactions is an important part of an NFP audit*. Because there is no single source of pricing that is appropriate for valuing GIK donations, it falls on the NFP to arrive at an appropriate estimate of fair value. Here are some key considerations.
4 Steps to a Solid User Administration Process
October 26, 2018 9:56 am 1 CommentAlthough it may seem like a small detail in the grand scheme of cybersecurity, a good user administration process plays an important role. Taking some basic steps will help your organization create a solid process and reduce your organization’s risk of a breach.
Christian Colleges Rank High for Student Engagement
October 17, 2018 9:56 am Leave your thoughtsAmong the colleges and universities in the Wall Street Journal/Times Higher Education College Rankings with the highest student engagement, nine of the top 12 are faith-based.