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…
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.
Nonprofit State of the Union: 2023 Industry Update for Tax-Exempt Organizations
What’s next for nonprofit organizations? Join GRF to kick off 2023 with a webinar exploring the outlook for nonprofits and associations. Our presenters will discuss the priority areas of focus that every organization should address in 2023 including implementation of new ASUs, identifying top risks, anticipating tax changes, and best practices to consider for the…
HHS Website Providing Indirect Rate Information is Currently Unavailable
By Paul Calabrese, Principal, Outsourced Accounting and Advisory Services Have you been to the US Department of Health & Human Services’ (HHS) Program Support Center (PSC) website lately? You may have noticed that their Cost Allocation Services landing page is down. The Cost Allocations Services website has historically provided valuable information to nonprofits, colleges and…
Biden Signs Inflation Reduction Act with New Clean Energy Incentives
GRF tax experts offer some preliminary highlights from the new legislation, including tax breaks and clean energy incentives.