Author Archives: Diane Bradley

Managing Operating Reserves

When the Financial Accounting Standards Board recently released Accounting Standards Update No. 2016-14, Presentation of Financial Statements of Not-for-Profit Entities, most of the attention was given to the changes made in net asset classifications. Many organizations devoted minimal time to … read more >

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Will I Still Be Helping Others in the Future (or Do I Have a Going Concern)?

Many people view going concern disclosures as a death sentence and last resort for their organization’s annual financial statements. These disclosures are daunting and appear extreme but are relevant and potentially necessary given the recent COVID-19 stay-at-home orders and economic … read more >

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What Impact Will the Pandemic Have on Audits?

In today’s new “normal” during the Coronavirus pandemic, there are many uncertainties, and audits are no exception. While there are several unknowns, one thing is certain – your audit will certainly occur, and there will likely be no relief in … read more >

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Accounting for PPP Loan Proceeds at Fiscal Year End

The Payroll Protection Program (PPP) was put into law in April 2020, and many nonprofit organizations applied for loan proceeds to obtain relief and resources for payroll and certain other expenses due to COVID-19.  Hopefully, you have set up a … read more >

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What to Know About the Change in the Classification of Agency Funds (Student Activities Funds)

A few years ago, the Governmental Accounting Standards Board (GASB) issued Statement No. 84, Fiduciary Activities. The statement established criteria for identifying fiduciary activities, with a focus on control of the assets and beneficiaries of the activities; additionally, the statement … read more >

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Governmental Financial Reporting and COVID-19

There are a multitude of ways that a global pandemic can affect financial reporting, and the unique nature of governmental organizations (which are intertwined with most facets of our local and regional communities) can further compound and complicate the impacts. … read more >

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COVID-19 Effects on NFP Financial Statements and Disclosures

Whether you were in the middle of your annual audit when COVID-19 started making waves or will soon be embarking on your next audit, you can expect that there will an impact on your financial statements and disclosures.  Here is … read more >

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