Understanding Financial Ratios, Analyzing Unrestricted Net Assets and Setting a Proper Reserve
GRF audit partners Jennifer Arminger and Robert Albrecht presented this opening topic in a six part series, focused on how to properly read financial statements of a non-profit organization including an in-depth look at unrestricted activities and net assets and how to set a proper reserve. Additionally, they took a look at several key financial ratios,…
Uniform Guidance with Procurement & Sub recipient Monitoring
This presentation is from a complimentary webinar on Highlights of Uniform Guidance Subparts A-F With a Deeper Dive Into Procurement and Sub recipient Monitoring. During the webinar, presenters covered the following: Introduction to Uniform Guidance New vs. Old Regulations Subpart A: Acronyms and Definitions Subpart B: General Provisions Subpart C: Pre-Federal Award Requirements Subpart D:…
New Year’s Resolutions for Your Nonprofit Finances
Tax Partner Dick Locastro provides updates, considerations, and the timeline and coordination for preparation of your form 990 once your audit is scheduled. Audit Partner Trevor Williams provides tips on preparation, auditor-auditee relationship, and accountability during your annual audit.
CyberSecurity: Taking a Proactive Approach
Senior Manager and Certified Information Technology Professional Ricardo Trujillo presented best practice tips for how to strengthen cybersecurity and minimize cyber threats. Key topics explored in this presentation include: Framework of cybersecurity objectives Confidentiality Control methods Security architecture How to manage security incidents Adaptations to evolving technologies
Secrets to Finding a Great Auditor
Selecting a potential candidate to conduct your upcoming audit can be a difficult decision due to their close relationship with you and your finances during the audit process. Audit Partner Trevor Williams provides insight into interviews with, and the selection and relationship with your auditor. Key topics include: Requirements of your auditor Where to find…
Maximizing the Audit Experience
Nonprofit organizations that are prepared ahead of time for an audit avoid turning the audit into an arduous process and instead gain insight and tips on how to achieve their financial goals and meet donor expectations. This presentation, designed by Walter Derengowski of Gelman Rosenberg & Freedman and Alan Lesher of The YMCA of Inland…
How to Strengthen Your Nonprofit’s Internal Controls
Governance of internal controls is fundamental to the integrity of an organization’s operations. Audit Partner Trevor Williams discusses management of internal controls for nonprofits. Key topics include: Evaluation of internal controls Responsibilities of the levels of authority Integration and communication of adjustments This presentation also includes nine tips on segregation of duties among the people…
Congratulations, You Are Now a Law Firm Partner! What about Your New Tax Forms?
The following applies to partners in the local pre-jurisdictions of DC, Maryland and Virginia. When you first become a law firm partner, your federal taxes become very difficult and you can find them daunting. Prior to your partnership, your taxes probably revolved around a W-2 and tax return preparation was rather straight forward. As soon…
2015 Year-End Tax Planning Letter
At this point in 2015, with the end of the year and the income tax filing deadline on the horizon, tax planning presents more of a challenge than usual. So far, Congress has passed minimal tax legislation. However, the Senate Finance Committee at the end of July approved a two-year extension of the tax provisions…
2015 Mid-year Tax Planning Letter
Tax planning for 2015 is a venture in uncertainty. On April 16, 2015, the U.S. House of Representatives voted to repeal the estate tax, but this was seen as largely a symbolic gesture because the U.S. Senate does not appear to have enough votes to pass the legislation. Even if the bill were to survive…