Loving Our Neighbors
June 4, 2020 10:58 am Leave your thoughtsJune 4, 2020 - We ask that all of us turn our hearts, our prayers, and most importantly, our actions back to what God has asked of us: ‘You shall love your neighbor as yourself.’
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About Fran Brown
Fran serves as Partner, CRI Advisors, LLC†, Partner, CRI Capin Crouse Advisors, LLC†, and Partner, Capin Crouse, LLC*. As Partner-In-Charge, Fran leads CapinCrouse and guides the implementation of strategic plans and objectives. He is also involved in client acquisition meetings, significant board meetings, and representing CapinCrouse nationally. Fran has more than 35 years of experience providing audit and management consulting services to a variety of nonprofit entities, including colleges and universities. His expertise includes strategic planning, budgeting, financial statement preparation, exempt-organization tax filing, real property sales and leases, board training, and enterprise risk management (ERM) training.
Is it a Merger or an Acquisition?
April 10, 2018 12:11 pm Leave your thoughtsWhile the terms “merger” and “acquisition” are often used interchangeably, they are quite different from an accounting standpoint.
A Template for Successful Nonprofit Mergers and Acquisitions
April 2, 2018 8:18 am Leave your thoughtsNonprofit mergers and acquisitions can be beneficial for both organizations involved, but they require a significant investment of time and effort. If your organization is considering joining with another entity, these four phases will help guide you through the necessary steps.
Three Best Practices for Successful Nonprofit Mergers
April 19, 2017 11:11 am Leave your thoughtsWhile a lot has been written about the benefits of strategic nonprofit mergers and acquisitions, they can be challenging to accomplish. Fortunately, there are several best practices nonprofit leaders can follow to successfully guide their organization through the merger process.
What Nonprofits Need to Know About the FASB Financial Reporting Standards Changes
April 19, 2017 11:08 am Leave your thoughtsThe impact of the financial reporting changes in FASB ASU 2016-14 will be substantial for many nonprofits. This article explains key reporting changes nonprofits need to be aware of and begin planning for.
Is Your Organization Managing Risk – or is Risk Managing You?
February 25, 2016 2:55 pm Leave your thoughtsAll entities make decisions based on risk every day. That means Enterprise Risk Management (ERM) is a process that all higher education institutions, churches, schools, and ministries are already implementing. The question is: Is your organization managing the ERM process – or do you just react to risk after the fact?
New White Paper Looks at the Current Top 5 Higher Ed Issues
July 8, 2015 9:36 am Leave your thoughtsThe Spring edition of our 2015 Higher Education Update provides information and insight on the top issues currently being discussed in higher education.