Non-Profit Member Surveys: Dos & Don’ts for the Five Ds
You cannot serve the needs of your non-profit’s members unless you know what those needs are. Many organizations take the pulse of their membership with regular surveys but fail to
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Fringe Benefits: Long-Term Care Insurance Can Pay Off
The U.S. population is aging and, as it does, the need for long-term support and services will only grow. According to a 2017 fact sheet from the AARP Public Policy
Accounting for Overhead Costs
Accurate overhead allocations are essential to understanding financial performance and making informed pricing decisions. Here is guidance on how to estimate overhead rates to allocate these indirect costs to your
Why Hotel Owners Should Keep an Eye on their Management Companies
It is common for hotel owners to outsource the management of their properties. Unfortunately, hotel management companies sometimes fraudulently profit at the owners’ expense. Case studies Fraudulent mismanagement can take
Help Employees Take Flight with A Performance Management Pilot Program
Many years ago, ‘performance management’ was a supervisor giving orders to an employee and the employee trying to follow them. However, as the workplace has evolved and employers have sought
Why Revenue Matters in An Audit
For many companies, revenue is one of the largest financial statement accounts. It also is highly susceptible to financial misstatement. When it comes to revenue, auditors customarily watch for fictitious
How Non-Profits Can Prevent Fraud During the Busy Holiday Season
Non-profits typically receive most of their donations during the holidays and at year end. It is critical for these organizations to be on the lookout for fraud throughout the year
Catch-Up Retirement Plan Contributions Can Be Particularly Advantageous Post-TCJA
Will you be age 50 or older on December 31? Are you still working? Are you already contributing to your 401(k) plan or Savings Incentive Match Plan for Employees (SIMPLE)
Estimates Vs. Actuals: Was Your 2018 Budget Reasonable?
As the year winds down, business owners can be thankful for the gift of perspective (among other things, we hope). Assuming you created a budget for the calendar year, you
Do Not Let The ‘Commerciality Doctrine’ Trip Up Your Non-Profit
The commerciality doctrine was created along with the operational test to address concerns over non-profits competing at an unfair tax advantage with for-profit businesses. But even business activities related to