Nonprofit Resources
IRS Launches Process for Withdrawing Employee Retention Credit Claims
October 25, 2023 - Certain employers concerned about the accuracy of a pending Employee Retention Credit claim can use these steps to avoid potential repayment, interest, and penalties.
Next Steps as IRS Halts Processing of New ERC Claims Through End of Year
September 15, 2023 - The IRS has immediately halted the processing of new Employee Retention Credit claims and promised a settlement process for ineligible claims. Learn more with our email alert.
Navigating the Coming Financial Aid Changes
August 3, 2023 - This is a challenging time for higher education financial aid directors, with significant changes on the horizon and no defined processes for maintaining compliance with the regulations. Here are some steps to help you prepare.
The Fiscal Responsibility Act and the Employee Retention Credit
June 14, 2023 - The Fiscal Responsibility Act of 2023 includes provisions to rescind unobligated funds related to COVID-19 relief. This has led to questions about whether the Employee Retention Credit is affected by the new law.
2023 OMB Compliance Supplement Now Available; Includes GLBA Changes
May 25, 2023 - The 2023 Compliance Supplement from the Office of Management and Budget has been released. It is effective for audits of fiscal years beginning after June 30, 2022, and contains notable changes in the Student Financial Assistance Cluster related to the Gramm-Leach-Bliley Act (GLBA).
Indiana Enacts Updated Sales Tax Rules Exempting Churches and Some Nonprofits
May 16, 2023 - Under Indiana’s new sales tax rules, which go into effect on July 1, 2023, churches and some nonprofit organizations will be exempt from collecting sales tax on all sales of tangible personal property.
FSA Letter on Changes to Federal Student Aid and 2024-25 FAFSA Process
April 19, 2023 - Important Notification: The office of Federal Student Aid said it will send a letter to presidents and chancellors alerting them to the changes as a result of implementation of the FAFSA Simplification and FUTURE Acts.
Important Reminder: HEERF Annual Reporting Due March 24, 2023
March 14, 2023 - The next round of Higher Education Emergency Relief Fund (HEERF) required annual reporting for Year 3 (January 1, 2022, to December 31, 2022), is due no later than March 24, 2023, for institutions that expended HEERF grant awards during this time frame.
Required Disclosure Regarding Cash Deposits in Excess of FDIC Insurance
March 13, 2023 - In light of the current questions being raised about the U.S. banking system, organizations should be aware of the importance of the required financial statement disclosure regarding cash deposits in excess of FDIC insurance. This disclosure provides the required information regarding an organization’s cash deposits in excess of the federally insured amounts.
Free Enhanced Online Access to U.S. Accounting Rules Now Available
March 6, 2023 - Free enhanced online access to accounting rules developed by the Financial Accounting Standards Board and the Governmental Accounting Standards Board is now available. This includes advanced features for searching, navigating, copying and pasting, and printing.