Maximizing Operating Reserves: Best Practices for Trade and Professional Associations
Despite the best of intentions, things don’t always go as planned. That’s why an organization’s reserves, or net assets without donor restrictions, serve as a hedge against economic fluctuations, unexpected expenses, and/or revenue shortfalls. With the financial cushion provided by reserves, your association can maintain operations and continue delivering services to members even during the…
Maximizing Clean Energy Tax Credits for Nonprofit Organizations
Are you curious about how your nonprofit organization can leverage the advantages of renewable energy, including Renewable Energy Tax Credits? Many nonprofits are surprised to learn they may be eligible for tax incentives under the Inflation Reduction Act of 2022 (IRA), a landmark legislation that aims to boost the transition to a low-carbon economy. One of the…
Alternatives to Financial Statement Audits
By Steven Lyons, CPA, Assurance Senior Manager and Kari Hipsak, CPA, Senior Manager of Quality Management While financial statement audits are mandatory for many organizations, a review or compilation may meet the needs of some. Understanding the differences between an audit, review, and compilation can help your organization select the best engagement to meet your…
Sage Intacct Q3 2024 Release Overview
Another Sage Intacct quarterly release is here! Sage Intacct, a best-in-class cloud financial management platform, is the first and only cloud financial management solution endorsed by the AICPA. One of its many outstanding qualities is the frequency of new feature releases. Sage Intacct seamlessly releases four quarterly releases per year, and each is rich with…
Navigating the Complexities of Endowments
For many nonprofit organizations, their endowment is critical to their bottom line. Endowments provide long-term financial stability by allowing organizations to plan for the future, knowing that they have a reliable source of funding to support their mission, programs, and activities. Despite their many advantages though, endowments also come with some rules and challenges. Join…
Enterprise Risk Management: The Handbook for Association Board Members
This ERM handbook for association board members has been crafted to offer you a thorough understanding of ERM principles and practices, highlighting the essential role board members play in risk oversight for their association. Our objective is to provide you with the insights and tools needed to effectively navigate the complexities of risk oversight.
Budgeting and Planning for 2025: Challenge Accepted!
Generated by AI and edited by Heather Broberg, Senior Manager, Accounting Technology Solutions Budgeting and forecasting are critical components of financial planning for any organization, yet they often pose significant difficulties. These processes are essential for setting financial goals, allocating resources efficiently, and making informed strategic decisions. However, the complexities involved can make budgeting and…
Strengthening IT Security: One Nonprofit’s Journey to Meet SAS 145 Requirements
In response to growing IT and cybersecurity risks, auditors are placing greater scrutiny on IT risk and risk controls in their audit process. The Auditing Standards Board issued a new Statement on Auditing Standards (SAS 145) that provides a more detailed risk evaluation framework and takes effect for all audits ending on or after December…