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July 17, 2020

Fed expands Main Street Lending Program to more not-for-profits

The Federal Reserve board announced that it has made changes to the Main Street Lending Program to allow more participation from not-for-profits, including educational institutions, hospitals and social service organizations.

February 10, 2020

FASB proposes changes to not-for-profits’ reporting of gifts-in-kind

The Proposed ASU would require not-for-profits to present contributed nonfinancial assets as a separate line item in the statement of activities.

January 30, 2020

6 tips for not-for-profit board members to improve volunteer retention

Board members can help retain volunteers by making sure they are onboarded effectively, recognized and given a chance to advance.

September 16, 2019

5 tips for effective not-for-profit board oversight

These tips can help boards perform their duties of care, loyalty, and obedience to help not-for-profits thrive.

September 3, 2019

Tips for effective not-for-profit governance

A not-for-profit’s survival depends on high-quality oversight from its board. In this episode, learn how using the right governance strategy can help your not-for-profit thrive.

June 17, 2019

Revenue recognition tips for not-for-profits

Not-for-profits have their own specific concerns related to the Financial Accounting Standards Board’s new revenue recognition standard. Find out in this episode how the new standard applies to not-for-profits.

June 11, 2019

Liquidity, regulation among not-for-profits’ top challenges

Not-for-profits are facing restrictions on funding that have lingered for more than a decade, growing requirements from regulations, and an increased demand for their services, according to a BDO USA LLP survey.

May 30, 2019

FASB extends GAAP alternatives to not-for-profits

The new FASB standard allows not-for-profits to use alternatives on accounting for goodwill and accounting for identifiable intangible assets in a business combination.

March 20, 2019

New developments in UBIT for not-for-profits

Dave Moja, CPA, a tax partner at CapinCrouse LLP, discusses some of the activities not-for-profits should be aware of that produce unrelated business income.

March 15, 2019

4 key tax reform provisions for not-for-profits

With tax season underway for calendar-year taxpayers, Betsy Krisher, CPA, explains four key provisions in the new tax law that have a significant effect on not-for-profits.

February 1, 2019

Simplifying adoption of NFP financial reporting standard

Tax-exempt organizations are working through the biggest change to not-for-profit financial reporting in 25 years. Smaller organizations with limited resources can smoothly implement FASB’s new rules by following some best practices.

February 1, 2019

Cryptocurrency gift strategies for not-for-profits

Not-for-profits should proceed carefully as they consider whether to accept gifts of virtual currency. And here’s how they should proceed if they do.

December 5, 2018

Simplifying implementation of FASB’s not-for-profit financial reporting standard

Smaller organizations with limited staff may have difficulty implementing FASB’s new standard on presentation of not-for-profit financial statements. These best practices can make the work easier.

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