- Documenting Board Approval for Payroll Contracts
- Travel Reimbursements – Tips for Uncommon Scenarios
- Why Segregation of Duties Matters in an IT Environment
- Don’t Hold Your Breath: Why Water and Wastewater Rates in Arizona Aren’t Falling Anytime Soon
- Do Your Due Diligence!
- What Happens When Cash Isn’t Reconciled
- Adjacent Ways Projects: Capitalize or Expense?
- Excel Made Easy – VLOOKUP and XLOOKUP
- Physical Inventory Considerations
- I Submitted a December Budget Revision, Now What?
Tag Archives: Karin Smith
Turning the Calendar to 2026: Key Payroll Updates Every Employer Needs to Know
As we step into 2026, payroll teams have a fresh set of deadlines and compliance updates to ensure they are followed. From W-2 reporting requirements to new contribution limits, here is a breakdown of what employers should be preparing for. … read more
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Tagged accounting, government, Karin Smith, nonprofit, NPO, payroll, school district, taxes
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Karin M. Smith, MBA, SFO, CFE
Areas of Expertise: School district and governmental finance and operations Trainings for client personnel Identifying efficiencies for school districts Popular Annual Financial Report submissions to GFOA for awards Meritorious Budget Award reviews Professional Accomplishments: Recipient of the 2023 AASBO Chuck … read more
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Calendar Year End Reminders
As we turn the calendar to a new year, there are several calendar year end reminders to bump to the top of your to-do list. Payroll Reminders and Updates W2’s must be filed with the Social Security Administration and mailed … read more
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Tagged 2024, accounting, Arizona, government, HR, Karin Smith, nonprofit, payroll, school district, taxes, year end reminders
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Tackling Long Range Budget Planning in the School District Environment
As we turn the calendar to January 2023, budget planning for fiscal year 2024 moves up on the priority “To Do” list. Aggregate Expenditure Limitation (AEL) challenges are glaring at Arizona school districts, which can make budget planning for the … read more
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ESSER I Moves into the Rearview Mirror
News Alert…ESSER I has come to an end! This is a bit hard to believe, yet at the same time, feels like it has been an eternity since the pandemic began. ESSER I, the first infusion of resources dedicated to … read more
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Tagged accounting, Arizona, CARES act, COVID, ESSER, Federal grant, funding, Karin Smith, reporting, school district
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Hidden Gems (or Boulders!) Found in the 2021 Legislative Session
The legislative session of 2021 was like no other in recent history. The session lasted a record 171 days going down to the wire on June 30, 2021. During the 2021 session, 1,774 bills were introduced and 474 bills passed … read more
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Tagged Arizona, ARS, budget, childcare services, classroom site fund, food services, Karin Smith, legislation, school districts
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Changes to the 1099 Form for 2020
I think we can all agree we are ready for 2020 to come to an end! With calendar year end brings certain tax-related filings. Most entities will be filing W2s to report their employees’ wages and taxes and 1099s for … read more
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Tagged 1099, 1099-NEC, accounting, changes, compensation, form, government, independent contractors, Karin Smith, nonprofit, payments, taxes
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