Nonprofit Resources
Nonprofit Issues Newsletter, Spring 2015
The Spring 2015 edition of our Nonprofit Issues newsletter includes articles on proposed changes to not-for-profit financial reporting, building a stronger internal audit function, the COSO Framework update, and how to identify capacity gaps within your organization.
New AICPA Not-For-Profit Section to Provide Key Resources
The AICPA has created a new Not-For-Profit Member Section designed to provide information and resources to those who work in and for this industry.
Important Update on Employer Health Insurance Premium Reimbursement/Payment Plans
February 20, 2015 - For many years, employers were able to directly pay for, or reimburse employees for, the premiums of health insurance policies purchased by an employee without the employee being taxed. This favorable treatment changed effective January 1, 2014. Employers offering premium reimbursement plans are not complying with the Affordable Care Act (ACA), and may be subject to substantial penalties.
Reducing the Temptations of Fraud in Your Church
Risks of fraud in the church often go unrecognized due to a high-trust environment and a lack of adequate training among leadership. Learn how to reduce the temptations of fraud in your church, specifically the misuse of church funds or assets by a church leader for personal gain.
The Who, What, When, and How of Church Internal Audits
There are several reasons why a church may perform an internal audit. Whatever leads to an internal audit at a church, however, it’s important to perform it at the right time and through the right process. This article explains who and what an internal audit should involve, when to perform one, and how to report the results.
Employing the Wisdom of Small Creatures for Big Organizational Change
Rather than thinking of ants and locusts as pests, what if we viewed them as little creatures we can learn and unearth big organizational truths from? After all, Proverbs 30:24 describes ants and locusts as “exceedingly wise.”
Tax Considerations for Members of Religious Orders
Services performed as a member of a religious order in the exercise of duties required by the order are considered ministerial services by the IRS. Learn more about the tax considerations for members of religious orders.
How to Ensure Your Church Bookstore is Tax-Exempt
Church bookstores can be wonderful resources for attendees and the church. It’s important to be aware, however, that your church bookstore may generate what the IRS considers unrelated business income (UBI), which is taxable. This article will help you understand the requirements for operating in a tax-exempt manner and how to remain in compliance.
Six Simple Suggestions for Improving Financial and Operational Efficiency
There is a noticeable and consistent trend for church business administrators or the finance and accounting teams to be over-worked, overwhelmed, and in some cases a little underappreciated. God designed ministries to function in a way that allows them to serve people effectively. These suggestions can help alleviate some common problems in ministry and enable your organization to operate more efficiently.
Medical Premium Refund for Small Organizations
The new health reform legislation includes a tax benefit for eligible small employers who buy medical insurance for their employees. The potential of a refund makes this worth looking into.