Payroll is an essential function of every organization, but it is easy for non-profits to make it a low priority as they strive to meet the organizations mission. Many small nonprofits struggle to meet Human Resources needs, lacking the funding for dedicated HR staff and the experience that comes with it. However, not giving enough […]
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As you may be aware, there have been several changes in due dates for federal tax returns. These changes are generally effective for tax years starting after December 31, 2015 – that is, for 2016 tax returns prepared during the 2017 filing season. These modifications relate mostly to flow-through entities, including partnerships and S corporations
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Online Calendar View due dates and actions for each month. You can see all events or filter them by monthly depositor, semiweekly depositor, excise, or general event types. Visit this page on your Smartphone or tablet, so you can view the Online Calendar on your mobile device. View the Tax Calendar Online (en Español) Calendar
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Budget for Government Grants Posted: June 6, 2009 Shawn H. Miller, CPA, CFE Calibre CPA Group PLLC This article was posted by Mr. Miller on the Non Profit Accounting Basics website in 2009 and is still very much prevalent today. When you receive a grant from a governmental agency, it will typically include a program
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This is a re-post from Journal of Accountancy that I would advise you subscribe to for updates on various issues that will affect non-profits. Here is the article: Not-for-profit executives and finance teams—and the boards that oversee those organizations—are facing challenging times. In addition to the uncertainty of the upcoming U.S. election, they are confronting
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FINANCIAL MANAGEMENT GUIDELINES FOR NON-PROFIT AGENCIES Part 3 of 3 Separation of Duties In parts 1 and 2 we looked at practical information on what is expected from organizations that have or anticipate receiving grants from federal funding either directly or as a sub-recipient regarding fiscal accountability. We also looked at Fiscal Policies that should
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FINANCIAL MANAGEMENT GUIDELINES FOR NON-PROFIT AGENCIES Part 2 501 (c) (3) Fiscal Policies: Click here for a downloadable link to example Fiscal Policies (PDF) adapted for non-profit sub-section 501 (C) (3) organizations. This is presented as a guide to help you develop your fiscal policies. Some items and/or positions shown may not apply to you
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A CHECK SIGNER’S RESPONSIBILITIES Most businesses know that segregation of duties is an essential internal control within the accounting function. So, normally, the person with check signing authority is someone different from the person generating the checks within the accounting program. But this example of segregation of duties only works well if the check signer
FINANCIAL MANAGEMENT GUIDELINES FOR NON-PROFIT AGENCIES Part 1 Everyone in your organization who is responsible for grant management should be familiar with the processes and procedures concerning accountability and responsibilities. This includes those who prepare grant proposals and those who record and report on grant project activities. These guidelines regarding fiscal accountability are only intended
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New requirement for organizations intending to operate under Section 501(c)(4): Submit Form 8976 ________________________________________ New legislation enacted at the end of 2015 added section 506 to the Internal Revenue Code. Section 506 requires an organization to notify the IRS of its intent to operate as a section 501(c)(4) organization. The IRS has developed a new
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