Industries: International NGOs

Four Things You Can Do Today to Improve Your Cybersecurity Posture

Cybersecurity is always changing and evolving as threats grow. Here are ideas that you can start on today that will help reduce your risk and improve your cybersecurity posture: 1. Require Multi-Factor Authentication Having multi-factor authentication (MFA) is essential for granting access to confidential data. It helps to reduce the risk of credential loss and…

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How Much FDIC Coverage Do You Have?

In early March, Silicon Valley Bank (SVB) and Signature Bank unexpectedly collapsed. They became the second and third largest bank failures in U.S. history, respectively. The largest collapse involved Washington Mutual in 2008, precipitating the Great Recession. (See “Two Banks Collapse in One Week” at right.)

Accounting Technology Demos: Automating the Release of Your Purpose-Based Restriction in Sage

Sage Intacct is a flexible and configurable accounting software solution is built on a true cloud configuration, so you can access Enterprise Resource Planning software over the intranet. Sage Intacct brings robust technology infrastructure to any organization, making it easy to share data and integrate with best-of-breed solutions without the sky-high IT costs.

Accounting Technology Demos: Building a Stronger Budget vs. Actual Reporting in Sage Intacct

Sage Intacct is a flexible and configurable accounting software solution is built on a true cloud configuration, so you can access Enterprise Resource Planning software over the intranet. Sage Intacct brings robust technology infrastructure to any organization, making it easy to share data and integrate with best-of-breed solutions without the sky-high IT costs.

Workshop Highlights: Navigating the World of Uncertainties Impacting Non-Profit Organizations

The 4th Annual GRF /NC State ERM Workshop for Nonprofits was held on February 23 and 24, 2023. Nonprofit executives and board members from across the U.S. came together to share their experiences and discuss strategies and tactics for strengthening enterprise risk management at tax-exempt organizations. Melissa Musser, Partner and Director of GRF’s Risk Advisory…

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Prepare Now to Implement Topic 326 – Current Expected Credit Losses (CECL)

By: Susan Colladay, CPA, Partner, Audit Announced by the Financial Accounting Standards Board (FASB) in 2016, Accounting Standards Update (ASU) 2016-13: Financial Instruments – Credit Losses (Topic 326) is also referred to as Current Expected Credit Losses (CECL). The new standard improves financial reporting by requiring more timely recording of credit losses on loans and…

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501(c)(4) vs. 501(c)(3) – Which Do I Choose?

It is important to understand the differences between nonprofit classifications when deciding between forming a 501(c)(3) or 501(c)(4) organization. The distinction between underlying exempt purpose, restrictions on lobbying and political activities, and anticipated donor composition should be considered, among other non-tax considerations.