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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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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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Updating Internal Controls for a Remote Environment

A nonprofit organization (NPO) has a responsibility to its donors and other stakeholders to keep a strong internal control structure to help prevent and detect fraud. In the ever changing world we are in, it can become increasingly hard to … read more >

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Getting Your Organization Ready for Remote Auditing

Every year, the accounting profession takes another evolutionary step to meet the changing demands of our technologically advancing world.  The current health crisis has highlighted the importance of up-to-date technology to help perform work efficiently and effectively from any location.  … read more >

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