Charter Schools & CMOs
GASB Issues New Lease Accounting Standard
In June 2017, the Governmental Accounting Standards Board (GASB) issued Statement No. 87, Leases, which applies to entities following government accounting rules, including AAFCPAs’ clients in the Charter School industry, as well as other quasi-governmental organizations. This guidance applies to most leases with a term of over 12 months. These leases will now be recognized […]
AAFCPAs to Present Educational Workshop on Strategic Budgeting at MNN Annual Conference
AAFCPAs will happily present an educational workshop on Rethinking Your Budget: Leading Your Organization through a More Comprehensive Financial Planning Process at the tenth annual, 2017 Massachusetts Nonprofit Network (MNN) Conference in Framingham, MA on November 1st. This is an exciting, must-attend conference for nonprofit executives, board members and advocates. It provides exceptional professional development […]
AAFCPAs releases 8-part educational podcast series, designed to help nonprofits thrive
AAFCPAs is excited to announce the release of our 8-part educational podcast series offering actionable takeaways for organizations to improve efficiency, effectiveness and performance controls. This collection of podcasts is the 2nd series of recordings from AAFCPAs’ Annual Nonprofit Educational Seminar. These podcasts, and accompanying introductory videos, feature full audio of thought-provoking sessions recorded on May 3rd, […]
AAFCPAs Hosts 9th Annual Nonprofit Educational Seminar & Reception
Westborough, Mass. (April 24, 2017) – AAFCPAs, a best-in-class public accounting firm known for assurance, tax and advisory solutions, announced its 9th annual Nonprofit Educational Seminar & Reception. The invite-only event will be held May 3rd at the Newton Marriott, and will host the firm’s clients, friends and colleagues for a day of education and […]
AAFCPAs to Present Educational Workshop on Fraud Prevention at National Charter Schools Conference in Washington, DC
AAFCPAs has been selected to present an educational workshop on Safeguarding Your Charter School’s Fiscal Operations at the National Charter Schools Conference Annual Meeting in Washington, D.C. on June 11-14. This is a must-attend conference for charter school teachers, leaders, board members and advocates, providing exceptional professional development programming and networking opportunities for over 4,500 […]
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
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
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
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, […]