Educational Institutions Articles
Holding on to Your Nonprofit’s Exempt Status
Posted by Aminatou Diallo on October 01, 2019
Is your not-for-profit allowed to participate in lobbying and campaigning? What happens if you use extra revenue to reward an employee? Learn about activities that can threaten your exempt status.
4 Signs Your Nonprofit is in Financial Danger
Posted by Cathleen Karpik on September 24, 2019
Most nonprofits experience the occasional financial misstep or budget shortfall, but if your board observes multiple or chronic issues like these, it has a responsibility to step in to avert disaster.
Planned Gifts Hold Tremendous Promise
Posted by Sarah Hopkins on August 22, 2019
Is your organization pursuing planned gifts? It should be.
Uncertain Tax Position Disclosures: Is Your Organization in Compliance?
Posted by Donna Gonser on August 16, 2019
As a not-for-profit, tax-exempt organization, you might think the subject of “uncertain tax positions” (UTPs) doesn't apply to you. Think again.
BDO Nonprofit Standard | Summer 2019
Posted by Donna Gonser on July 29, 2019
Available through our affiliation with the BDO Alliance, download the summer edition of the Nonprofit Standard.
Nonprofit Heart, Business Mindset: The Business of Impact
Posted by Donna Gonser on June 26, 2019
Are the words “nonprofit” and “business” completely at odds?
BDO Nonprofit Standards Benchmarking Survey
Posted by Donna Gonser on June 17, 2019
Get a sense of what not-for-profit groups are thinking about, the key issues and industry trends from modes of operations to technology and gear up to make your greatest impact this year!
Close-up on Professional Standards for CPAs
Posted by John Schiavone on June 17, 2019
CPAs rank among the most trusted professionals. And that trust is well warranted because of the extensive guidance that accountants and auditors must follow.
Nonprofits: You Too Could Fall Victim to a Celebrity Scandal
Posted by Maria Gambacorta on June 17, 2019
Public perceptions are difficult to influence at the best of times. If your nonprofit lands in the middle of a PR crisis thanks to a disgraced celebrity supporter, the worst possible action is to take none.
Does Your Nonprofit Need a CFO?
Posted by Peter DeSabio on June 17, 2019
Nonprofit CFOs do more than you may think. Depending on the size of the organization, they may oversee HR, IT, facilities and legal affairs, in addition to accounting.