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Gift-Splitting With Your Spouse
Estate Planning

The Ins & Outs Of Gift-Splitting With Your Spouse

In 2026, the gift tax annual exclusion per beneficiary allows you to transfer up to $19,000 gift tax free without tapping into your $15 million lifetime gift and estate tax

Payroll Fraud Schemes
Business

Stay Vigilant Against Possible Payroll Fraud Schemes

For any organization, payroll fraud schemes can be costly and potentially devastating. According to the Association of Certified Fraud Examiners, the median loss from payroll fraud schemes is $50,000. Some

2026 Tax Calendar
Emerging Regulations

Take Note: The 2026 Tax Calendar Is Here

Make sure you don’t miss out on any important tax deadlines in 2026. Review this 2026 tax calendar of when various tax related forms, payments, and other actions are due,

Financial Aid Agreed-Upon Procedures
Assurance

External Audit Techniques Used To Validate Accounting Estimates

Fixed numbers and historical facts aren’t the sole proponents of financial statements. Instead, financial statements often rely on accounting estimates. Management gathers accounting estimates by giving their best judgements about

In 2026, the gift tax annual exclusion per beneficiary allows you to transfer up to $19,000 gift tax free without tapping into your $15 million lifetime gift and estate tax
Colleges and universities rely on federal and state financial aid programs to make higher education accessible. With that support comes strict oversight. One of the most effective ways to demonstrate
Key Takeaways Effective December 24, 2025, the USPS now defines the postmark date as the date of first automated processing, not the mail drop-off date. Tax filings and payments must
External economic pressures are currently at the forefront of focus for many non-profit leaders as interest rates, federal funding cuts, and the cost of living all continue to be a
For any organization, payroll fraud schemes can be costly and potentially devastating. According to the Association of Certified Fraud Examiners, the median loss from payroll fraud schemes is $50,000. Some
On January 26, the IRS is opening the filing season for 2025 individual income tax returns. Although IRS staffing has been significantly reduced since last year, this is about the

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