Nonprofit Resources
Preparing for the FASB Financial Reporting Standards Changes
The Financial Accounting Standards Board (FASB) has announced the most significant update to not-for-profit financial reporting in 23 years. The changes are significant, and it’s important to begin planning now.
Calculating Whether Your Higher Education Institution Is an “ALE”
Applicable Large Employers (ALEs) have significant reporting requirements, including Form 1095-C. That means it is crucial for higher education institutions to document whether or not they have more than 50 full-time equivalent (FTE) employees for years beginning with 2014.
New IT Security Threat Targeting Finance Departments On the Rise
A hacked email account. A perpetrator posing as a senior leader and requesting a fraudulent funds transfer. This may sound like a movie plot, but it is a reality we see playing out more and more. Learn more about this type of IT security breach and four recommendations for preventing it.
Overview of the FASB Accounting Standards Update on Leases
What you need to know about the FASB Accounting Standards Update (ASU) on financial reporting for leasing transactions, plus action items for consideration.
The OMB Rule on Indirect Costs: What You Need to Know
The Office of Management and Budget’s Uniform Guidance (the Omni Circular) has brought sweeping changes for nonprofits that receive federal funding. Nonprofits need to get up to speed on their rights and responsibilities under the rule — to avoid forfeiting reimbursement dollars.
Minister’s Housing Allowance and Retirement Plan Contributions
The minister's housing allowance is a unique tax component that can provide substantial benefit to qualifying employees. However, many nonprofits don’t realize that including this nontaxable allowance when calculating retirement plan contributions could have significant consequences. Here's what you need to know.
Is Your Organization Managing Risk – or is Risk Managing You?
All 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 Employee Benefit Plan Service Helps Nonprofits Assess Compliance
Many nonprofit organizations provide a retirement plan for their employees. But unless the plan is already required to have an independent audit*, most organizations are unaware of the high standard of fiduciary responsibility the IRS and Department of Labor place on plan sponsors to oversee their benefit plans and operate them in accordance with regulations.
Joint Costs: The Right Way to Allocate
With so much attention these days paid to fundraising ratios, many nonprofits feel pressure to minimize their fundraising expenses. This makes allocating joint costs — costs associated with activities that have both fundraising and other functions — appealing. But before you take that step, make sure you’re familiar with some frequently misunderstood accounting rules.
Ten Steps to Finalizing Your Annual Budget
No organization has an infinite supply of resources. Follow these steps to create a realistic and effective budget that will help your organization use the resources you do have in a way that accomplishes your goals and furthers your mission.