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Tag Archives: government
Maintaining Your Organization’s 501(c)(3) Status
When a non-profit organization is granted 501(c)(3) status by the Internal Revenue Service (IRS), it is required to follow certain guidelines and regulations set by the IRS.The IRS monitors and regulates these organizations to help ensure these organizations are meeting … read more
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Can a School District Donate its Surplus Property?
Every school district will eventually be faced with the task of disposing of surplus property. Approved disposal methods are listed in the Arizona Administrative Code R7-2-1131. Before any method is chosen, the district shall determine the fair market value of … read more
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Best Practices for Capital Assets
For most organizations, capital assets tend to make up a significant portion of the organization’s total assets. If your organization maintains substantial capital assets, it is essential that your organization has effective capital asset management.Here are some helpful recommendations to … read more
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Going Concern Doubts – Know Your Role
Posted on April 4, 2016 Presentation by Jim Rebenar:
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Red Flags: Don’t Miss the Warning Signs
According to a recent study by the Association of Certified Fraud Examiners, over 40% of all fraud is detected by a tip, such as a whistle-blower. When fraud occurs, the first thing asked is, “How did we miss that?” Conducting … read more
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Are Your Assets Impaired?
Has the use of government property significantly changed? Have governmental buildings been closed? Has a natural disaster changed the use of government property? Are these items included on the capital assets listing? These are some of the questions you should … read more
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Why Good People Do Bad Things
When fraud occurs, it is often assumed that the perpetrator will be easily identifiable as an unethical person. Indeed, many organizations’ fraud prevention tactics utilize interviews and background checks during the hiring process, as well as ongoing feedback and interaction … read more
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