Do You Qualify for the Employee Retention Credit?
The Employee Retention Credit (ERC) incentivizes organizations to keep employees on the payroll during COVID-19, and with new rules, it’s possible to claim as much as $14,000 per employee in 2021.
Club Philanthropy: Concepts, Caveats and Case Studies
This third article in Club Director’s Philanthropy in Clubs series takes a more in-depth look into foundations. Three case studies highlight what can go wrong and include the key takeaways to be learned from each example.
What’s Your Not-for-Profit’s Liquidity Policy?
It’s time to re-evaluate what liquidity actually means and how well-crafted policies can improve an organization’s operations, finances, and be a tool for educating the public, the Board, and management.
List of COVID-Related Grants Triggering Single Audits
Funding received from state or local governments may have originated in the Cares Act and may only be pass-through funding. Thus, the entity may be subject to a single audit requirement. Here is a list of CARES Act- and COVID-19-related programs that could trigger a single audit.
Overview of Final Regulations for 1031 Exchanges
Since the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act, the treatment of 1031 exchanges has been more complex, nuanced, and limited according to varying definitions of real property. Now with final regulations, real estate investors can make more informed decisions about which properties qualify.
Philanthropy in Clubs: Planned Giving Programs
This second article in Club Director’s Philanthropy in Clubs series provides an overview of the opportunities that exist for clubs that establish a planned giving program along with some ideas about how to get started and ensure the success of the program.
Expanded Funding and Tax Benefits for Not-for-Profit Organizations in COVID-19 Relief Bill
Not-for-profit organizations have been a source of hope and resources for the communities they serve, but many are still struggling with the effects of COVID-19. The latest round of stimulus relief allocated $900 billion to ongoing COVID-19 relief measures, many of which stand to benefit not-for-profits.
Is Your Pricing Compliant with FAR?
The Federal Acquisition Regulations and the Cost Accounting Standards require consistency in estimating, accumulating and reporting costs. In other words, the way you price your contracts must be consistent with the way you account for and report them. There are two things you can do to help ensure compliance.
Credit Unions and the Rise of COVID-19 Financial Fraud
In the wake of COVID-19, financial institution fraud is on the rise thanks to a mostly virtual environment and exposed vulnerabilities in organizations’ security systems and processes. Developing awareness of the types of fraud schemes is an important part of mitigating and lowering the risk.
Post-Pandemic Financial Insights and Strategies for Nonprofits
2020 has been a difficult year for nonprofit organizations. In difficult times, financial innovation and risk mitigation are necessary to survive and thrive when true recovery begins. During this summit, we will present the issues, trends, key takeaways, and even opportunities we have seen while serving nonprofits since the COVID-19 pandemic started.