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Grant Funding Uncertainties: Making Sense of Federal Grant Freezes and Executive Orders Under the New Administration

Grant Funding Uncertainties: Making Sense of Federal Grant Freezes and Executive Orders Under the New Administration

As the federal government continues to realign funding priorities, nonprofit organizations, government entities, and other entities receiving federal funds, such as healthcare, higher education, and other entities, must remain diligent in tracking changes to compliance requirements and funding restrictions. Executive orders issued in 2025 have resulted in notable shifts, particularly in funding eligibility, permissible activities, and reporting obligations.
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Nonprofit Finance and Accounting Outsourcing (FAO)

Nonprofit Finance and Accounting Outsourcing (FAO)

Learn about Vasquez Finance and Accounting Outsourcing (FAO) services and how we bring value to our clients. We enable nonprofit organizations to scale finance and accounting resources as needed instead of hiring, training, and paying salaries and benefits of full-time employees.
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Does Your Nonprofit Have the Right Insurance Coverage?

Does Your Nonprofit Have the Right Insurance Coverage?

Nonprofit organizations face a wide range of risks that could threaten their mission and financial stability. From general liability and workers' compensation to cyber insurance and directors and officers coverage, understanding which policies your organization truly needs requires careful planning and a clear-eyed look at your actual exposures.
Helping Your Nonprofit Board Make Sense of Financial Reports

Helping Your Nonprofit Board Make Sense of Financial Reports

Nonprofit board members come from all walks of life and often lack accounting backgrounds. That is actually by design. But when it comes to financial oversight, the way data is presented matters. Learn how to use visual tools, key ratios, and clear reporting strategies to help your board stay informed and engaged.
Growing Your Nonprofit’s Donor Base Through Giving Circles

Growing Your Nonprofit’s Donor Base Through Giving Circles

Giving circles are collaborative groups that pool charitable contributions and collectively decide which organizations to fund. They are growing in popularity and funding power across the U.S. For nonprofits, cultivating relationships with these groups can open doors to diversified funding, passionate advocates, and donors who give more to a wider range of causes.
Is a Merger Right for Your Nonprofit? What to Consider Before Moving Forward

Is a Merger Right for Your Nonprofit? What to Consider Before Moving Forward

Nonprofit mergers can strengthen revenue streams, expand mission impact, and improve operational efficiency, but they also come with significant risks. Before moving forward, organizations need to carefully weigh donor restrictions, workforce changes, unexpected costs, and succession planning to ensure the merger delivers the long-term benefits they are seeking.
How Nonprofits Can Prepare For and Manage a Reputation-Damaging Crisis

How Nonprofits Can Prepare For and Manage a Reputation-Damaging Crisis

Nonprofits plan for natural disasters, but what about harassment allegations, embezzlement, or a damaging social media post? Reputational crises can be just as destructive as physical ones. Knowing how to identify your risks, build a response team, and communicate with transparency can make all the difference when a crisis strikes.
Should Your Nonprofit Pay Its Board Members?

Should Your Nonprofit Pay Its Board Members?

Paying nonprofit board members is legal in most cases and may even make strategic sense. But it comes with real trade-offs, including donor perception concerns and strict IRS requirements. Before your organization takes this step, it is important to weigh the pros and cons carefully and ensure full compliance.
What are the Recent Changes to the Cost Accounting Standards?

What are the Recent Changes to the Cost Accounting Standards?

The CAS Board rescinded CAS 404, 408, 409, and 411, conforming them to GAAP effective August 7, 2026. Here's what it means for government contractors.
SOC 2 Readiness Assessment Checklist

SOC 2 Readiness Assessment Checklist

Ready for your SOC 2 audit? This readiness assessment checklist walks through scope, controls, evidence, and the auditor's role, step-by-step.
Colorado and California Join States That Tax Remotely Accessed Software

Colorado and California Join States That Tax Remotely Accessed Software

Colorado and California will tax remotely accessed software and SaaS in 2027. Learn how these sales tax changes may affect your business and how to prepare.
One Big Beautiful Bill: Nonprofit Tax Impact

One Big Beautiful Bill: Nonprofit Tax Impact

The One Big Beautiful Bill Act changed how nonprofits give incentives, compensation rules, and endowment taxes. Learn what changed and strategies to adapt.
Smart Moves to Make Now: Midyear Tax Planning Tips for 2026

Smart Moves to Make Now: Midyear Tax Planning Tips for 2026

Midyear is the perfect time for individuals to review their tax strategy. From evaluating your bracket and weighing the standard deduction against itemizing, to harvesting investment losses and accelerating deductible expenses, proactive planning now can reduce your tax bill in April. Discover key tips to make the most of 2026.
Six Summer Tax-Savings Opportunities You Should Know About

Six Summer Tax-Savings Opportunities You Should Know About

Summer is a great time to enjoy the season - but it can also be a smart time to plan ahead for tax savings. From renting out your home during a local event to sending the kids to day camp, several warm-weather activities may qualify for valuable tax benefits.
Federal Tax Reminders: Scam Alerts, New Accounts, Home Renovations, and More

Federal Tax Reminders: Scam Alerts, New Accounts, Home Renovations, and More

Stay ahead of the latest tax developments with this roundup of important reminders for individuals. Topics include a warning about fake IRS CP53E notices, the new Section 530A "Trump Accounts," tax benefits tied to home renovations, a deduction for tipped employees, and steps to protect your financial records from disasters.
Occupational Fraud 2026: What the Latest ACFE Report Reveals About Emerging Threats

Occupational Fraud 2026: What the Latest ACFE Report Reveals About Emerging Threats

The Association of Certified Fraud Examiners' latest biennial report analyzes more than 2,400 occupational fraud cases across 143 countries. From shifting perpetrator profiles to the antifraud controls that deliver the greatest return on investment, the findings offer a timely roadmap for organizations looking to strengthen their defenses. Read the full article here.
Add a Business Valuation Professional to Your Restructuring Team

Add a Business Valuation Professional to Your Restructuring Team

Bankruptcy does not have to mean the end of your business. As Chapter 11 filings surge across the country, more companies are choosing reorganization over liquidation. A business valuation professional can be a critical asset during this process, providing the financial clarity and strategic insight needed to successfully restructure and move forward.
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