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Tax Cuts and Jobs Act: Opportunity Funds Target a New Pool of Investors to Affordable Housing Projects
AAFCPAs would like to make clients aware that The Tax Cuts and Job Act (TCJA) created a new investment vehicle known as “Opportunity Funds,” which could potentially target a new pool of investors to affordable housing projects. To benefit from this newly developed program, the project must be in a Qualified Opportunity Zone approved by […]
AAFCPAs Promotes Five New Managers to Support Firm Growth
It is with great pleasure that AAFCPAs recognizes the skill, effort, character, and dedication of five exceptional team members by promoting them to Manager. Through their commitment and unflagging enthusiasm to deliver excellence in service to our growing client base, each of the following individuals has earned this distinguished recognition and promotion to his or […]
Educational Podcast: The Tax Cuts and Jobs Act, and What Nonprofits Need to Know
Listen to PodcastClick here to listen to podcast or use the above media player. The Tax Cuts and Jobs Act, known officially as H.R. 1, (The Act) represents a dramatic overhaul of the U.S. tax code, and includes widespread changes to the tax rules affecting charitable nonprofits. AFCPAs Joshua England, JD, LLP, Trust, Estate, Tax and […]
Underwater Endowment Considerations for Nonprofits Implementing the New Financial Statement Presentation Framework
AAFCPAs advises nonprofits in assessing the impact of the new Accounting Standards Update (ASU) No. 2016-14, Not-for-Profit Entities (Topic 958): Presentation of Financial Statements of Not-for-Profit Entities, and we provide guidance throughout the transition process. The new financial statement framework affects nonprofit organizations in all industries (i.e. healthcare, affordable housing, social services, foundations, and education) […]
Charitable Planning After the TCJA Tax Law Changes
It can be argued that the most sweeping changes to the tax code in the past 30 years occurred last December, with the passing of the Tax Cuts & Jobs Act (TCJA). AAFCPAs Wealth Management urges clients to carefully consider charitable planning now. Charitable giving, in some instances, may not provide the same tax benefit […]
Expense Reporting Considerations for Nonprofits Implementing the New Financial Statement Presentation Framework
AAFCPAs advises nonprofits in assessing the impact of the new Accounting Standards Update (ASU) No. 2016-14, Not-for-Profit Entities (Topic 958): Presentation of Financial Statements of Not-for-Profit Entities, and we provide guidance throughout the transition process. The new financial statement framework affects nonprofit organizations in all industries (i.e. healthcare, affordable housing, social services, foundations, and education) […]
Educational Podcast: Nonprofit Executive Panel
Listen to PodcastClick here to listen to podcast or use the above media player. There’s nothing like being in a room full of like-minded peers to inspire creativity! In this closing panel session, we take advantage of this unique opportunity to leverage the collective expertise and experiences of peers to curate new ideas to help […]
Treasury, IRS Relieves Regulatory Burden for Certain Tax-Exempt Organizations, Protects Personal Donor Information
AAFCPAs would like to make clients aware that the Treasury Department and IRS announced on July 16th, 2018 changes to donor disclosure requirements for certain tax-exempt organizations. This new revenue procedure does not affect the statutory reporting requirements that apply to tax-exempt groups organized under section 501(c)(3) or section 527, but it relieves other tax-exempt […]
Educational Podcast: 2018 Accounting Standards Update
Listen to PodcastClick here to listen to podcast or use the above media player. AAFCPAs Nonprofit Assurance Practice leader Matt Hutt, CPA, CGMA, Partner and Amanda Pelcher, CPA, provide attendees with specific implementation guidance for new major standards, including: Matt and Amanda provide operational insights and best practice recommendations on these complex technical accounting areas, allowing clients to […]