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Massachusetts to Issue Changes to Surplus Revenue Retention Regulations

Massachusetts to Issue Changes to Surplus Revenue Retention Regulations

AAFCPAs is pleased to report that there will be changes to the Massachusetts regulations regarding Surplus Revenue Retention, which appear favorable to human & social service providers.  The 20 percent lifetime cap on Surplus Revenue Retention will be eliminated.  Additionally, the 5 percent annual cap on Surplus Revenue Retention will be changed to a 20 […]

Form SF-SAC Submission for Single Audits Deadline Extended

Form SF-SAC Submission for Single Audits Deadline Extended

The U.S. Office of Management and Budget (OMB) created, but has yet to issue its new data collection form (Form SF-SAC) applicable to single audits performed under Uniform Guidance (UG).  Nonprofits whose audits were performed under the Uniform Guidance are unable to submit the Form SF-SAC and their reporting package to the Federal Audit Clearinghouse […]

Josh England, Esq. to Present Nonprofit Legal Seminar on Online Fundraising

Josh England, Esq. to Present Nonprofit Legal Seminar on Online Fundraising

AAFCPAs Nonprofit Tax Strategist Josh England will volunteer his efforts and lead Lawyers Clearinghouse’s Legal Workshop for Nonprofits: Online Fundraising:  Is Your Nonprofit in Compliance? Online fundraising is a commonplace feature for many charities; however, many do not realize they are not in compliance with the myriad federal and state fundraising rules and regulations.  Is […]

Nonprofit Financial Statement Project/ASU Update – FASB Announces Transition Method and Effective Dates

Nonprofit Financial Statement Project/ASU Update – FASB Announces Transition Method and Effective Dates

The Financial Accounting Standards Board (FASB) reached much anticipated decisions regarding the transition and effective date for its Nonprofit Financial Statements Project, as of their most recent Board Meeting (3/30/16).  The proposed Accounting Standards Update (ASU) would affect substantially all nonprofits as well as creditors, donors, grantors, and others that use their financial statements.  Details […]

The Inside Job: As technology advances, so does the proliferation of more complex fraud schemes
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The Inside Job: As technology advances, so does the proliferation of more complex fraud schemes

Net Assets Magazine | John Buckley, CPA, Partner, advises national, NBOA-member private schools to evaluate the intrinsic risks embedded in the potential rewards of technologies. From online tuition systems to point-of-sale credit card readers, established and emerging financial technologies foster greater efficiency for independent schools, along with superior convenience for vendors, parents, students and supporters. At the same time, […]

FASB Decisions Regarding NFP Financial Statements Project from March 2 Meeting

FASB Decisions Regarding NFP Financial Statements Project from March 2 Meeting

The Financial Accounting Standards Board (FASB) continued its Phase 1 deliberations at its March 2nd, 2016 Board Meeting on the proposed FASB Accounting Standards Update (ASU), Not-for-Profit Entities (Topic 958) and Health Care Entities (Topic 954): Presentation of Financial Statements of Not-for-Profit Entities. Significant Decisions Made at the Board’s March 2016 Meeting: The proposed ASU would […]

The Pervasive Impact of Revenue Recognition on Independent Schools

The Pervasive Impact of Revenue Recognition on Independent Schools

The effective date of Accounting Standards Update (ASU) No. 2014-09, Revenue from Contracts with Customers has been deferred for all entities by one year; however, AAFCPAs advises that Independent Schools start preparing now to determine how the new Revenue Recognition Standard affects your financial picture, your stakeholders, and the way you do business. How may […]

AAFCPAs’ Update on Decisions Reached in FASB NFP Financial Statements Project

AAFCPAs’ Update on Decisions Reached in FASB NFP Financial Statements Project

The Financial Accounting Standards Board (FASB) continued its Phase 1 deliberations at its February 3, 2016 Board Meeting on the proposed FASB Accounting Standards Update (ASU), Not-for-Profit Entities (Topic 958) and Health Care Entities (Topic 954): Presentation of Financial Statements of Not-for-Profit Entities. Significant Decisions Made at the Board’s February 2016 Meeting: The proposed ASU […]

Nonprofits and the “Bucket system”: from cash management to investment returns

Nonprofits and the “Bucket system”: from cash management to investment returns

It can be tempting for nonprofits to focus solely on near-term strategy.  The grant environment is challenging, and competition for donor dollars has never been fiercer.  Keeping a plan on track that supports financial health is often a year-by-year exercise. That exercise, though, varies widely depending on how the organization brings in revenue. Those that […]