Steps for Preventing Employee Fraud in Your Organization
If your organization becomes a victim of internal fraud, it won’t just hurt the bottom line — the incident also could do devastating damage to your reputation. By implementing some simple controls, though, your organization can help protect itself from these risks. Segregate Duties One of the most important preventive measures is the segregation of…
When a Nonprofit Organization Can and Can’t Lobby
There’s a common misconception that nonprofit organizations are strictly banned from lobbying for a political, environmental or some other social issue. Organizations aren’t banned from such activities, but there are potential pitfalls to avoid and nonprofit must operate within certain boundaries. A single misstep could result in severe consequences — including the loss of a…
Find a Corporate Partner for Your Nonprofit Organization
Practically every nonprofit you encounter is stretched thin and could use more workers to help raise funds and conduct other activities furthering its mission. But you can’t always hire more workers in this budget-conscious environment — not with donations trending down during the first half of 2019. Of course, volunteers can pitch in and you…
Red Flags for IRS Tax Auditors
No one wants to see an Internal Revenue Service (IRS) audit letter in the mail — or in the worst case, an auditor show up at his or her door. The IRS can’t audit every American’s tax return, so it relies on guidelines to select the ones most deserving of its attention. Here are six…
FAQs About Self Employment Tax
What Is SE Tax? SE tax is the way the US Treasury Department collects Social Security and Medicare taxes on non-wage income from business-related activities. For 2019, the SE tax rate is 15.3% on the first $132,900 of net SE income. The rate has two components: 12.4% for the Social Security tax, and 2.9% for…
Speed Up Payment on Receivables
Receivables don’t have much value if they aren’t turned into cash. Your organization really needs to keep tight control on its invoices outstanding so you can get an accurate picture of the receivables situation and take steps to improve the turnover of those accounts. Speed Up the Process Here are five steps that can help…
Are You Prepared for Audits of Your Business Systems?
Many US government contractors are expected to comply with contractual requirements for maintenance of adequate business systems. The Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) and Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement (DFARS) clauses incorporated into U.S. government contracts list detailed criteria associated with business systems for: Accounting, Estimating, Material management and accounting, Purchasing, Earned value management, and Property….
Profit From an Energy Audit
Organizations routinely evaluate opportunities to reduce expenses. However, many organizations are unaware of the savings that can result from an energy audit. Not only are many of the savings from an energy audit sustainable, they are typically well received by employees and customers. Even better, your organization may qualify for tax breaks for making energy-saving…
Keep Your Organization Running Smoothly With a Smart Strategy
In any company, making employees familiar with more than one job is critical to developing the organization and dealing with the unexpected. A sure-fire strategy for coping with unforeseen circumstances is a cross training program. Learning more than one job gives team members a look at the whole operation and keeps them motivated. It also…
Coping with Crisis in the Nonprofit World
Is your organization prepared for a crisis that could threaten its survival? It could be anything from a devastating economic downturn, to a domestic abuse or sexual harassment scandal involving a high-ranking official, to a natural disaster that destroys your main offices. Regardless of the nature and extent of the crisis, prompt action is required….