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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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How Nonprofits Can Make the Most of Corporate Volunteer Programs

How Nonprofits Can Make the Most of Corporate Volunteer Programs

Corporate volunteer programs can be a powerful resource for nonprofits, but a successful partnership requires thoughtful planning and a genuine alignment of goals. Learn how to identify the right business partners, manage group volunteer events effectively, and build lasting relationships that go beyond a single day of service.
What to Consider Before Adding Staff to Your Nonprofit

What to Consider Before Adding Staff to Your Nonprofit

Hiring new staff can strengthen your nonprofit's programs and ease the burden on a stretched team, but it is also a significant, long-term commitment. Before you recruit, it pays to assess the work at hand, explore alternatives, and confirm your budget can sustain the position well into the future.
4 Internal Controls Every Nonprofit Should Have in Place

4 Internal Controls Every Nonprofit Should Have in Place

Fraud remains a real and persistent risk for nonprofits, where limited resources and high levels of internal trust can create financial vulnerabilities. Fortunately, practical and affordable internal controls can help protect your organization. Learn about four essential safeguards every nonprofit should consider implementing to reduce risk and strengthen financial oversight.
A Nonprofit’s Guide to Borrowing Wisely: What to Know Before You Sign

A Nonprofit’s Guide to Borrowing Wisely: What to Know Before You Sign

Debt is not the enemy of a healthy nonprofit. When used strategically and managed with discipline, borrowing can help your organization bridge funding gaps, invest in growth, and pursue opportunities that move your mission forward. Before you sign, make sure you understand the full picture.
How Tax Planning Can Help Soften the Financial Reality of Raising a Child

How Tax Planning Can Help Soften the Financial Reality of Raising a Child

Raising a child now costs families an average of $303,418 through age 18, and that figure doesn't even include college. The good news: the tax code offers meaningful relief. From the Child Tax Credit to 529 savings plans, understanding what's available can make a real financial difference for your family.
Divorce and Retirement Accounts: What You Need to Know About the Tax Rules

Divorce and Retirement Accounts: What You Need to Know About the Tax Rules

Divorce is one of the most financially consequential events in a person's life, and retirement accounts often make up a significant portion of marital assets. Understanding the tax rules that apply to IRA transfers and qualified plan distributions can help you avoid costly mistakes and protect your financial future.
SOC 2 and AI in 2026: The Criteria Didn’t Change, but the Examination Did

SOC 2 and AI in 2026: The Criteria Didn’t Change, but the Examination Did

No new AI criteria arrived in 2026. Auditors now expect AI evidence under the criteria you already follow. Here is what your next SOC 2 examination covers.
How the Treasury and the IRS Write the Tax Rules

How the Treasury and the IRS Write the Tax Rules

How Treasury and the IRS interpret, administer, and enforce federal tax law, and what Loper Bright means if you disagree with a regulation.
Five Healthcare IT HIPAA Compliance Options

Five Healthcare IT HIPAA Compliance Options

HIPAA attestation, SOC 2, SOC 2 + HITRUST, or HITRUST r2? Compare five healthcare IT compliance options by cost, scope, and what customers ask for.
Retirement Plan Oversight: Four Ways to Reduce Risk

Retirement Plan Oversight: Four Ways to Reduce Risk

ERISA keeps retirement plan oversight with the sponsor. Four ways fiduciaries reduce risk: form a committee, monitor your TPA, assign ownership, act fast.
Could a Qualified Personal Residence Trust Be the Right Fit for Your Home?

Could a Qualified Personal Residence Trust Be the Right Fit for Your Home?

Rising property values have many homeowners with sizeable estates searching for smart ways to preserve wealth and minimize estate tax exposure. A qualified personal residence trust (QPRT) may be one such solution. Learn whether this powerful estate planning tool is right for your situation.
Federal Tax News for Individuals: Medical Deductions, Disaster Relief, Crypto Scams, and More

Federal Tax News for Individuals: Medical Deductions, Disaster Relief, Crypto Scams, and More

From deductible medical expenses and disaster tax relief to a new crypto scam impersonating the IRS, there is a lot for individual taxpayers to keep up with. This roundup covers the latest federal tax news, including upcoming changes to retirement savings through the Saver's Match program and key IRA divorce considerations.
Tax Benefits You May Be Missing When Caring for an Elderly Parent

Tax Benefits You May Be Missing When Caring for an Elderly Parent

If you are helping to financially support an aging parent, you may be entitled to valuable tax benefits that often go unnoticed. From a federal tax credit and a more favorable filing status to deductions for medical expenses, the tax code offers real relief for family caregivers who know where to look.
How Business Owners and Executives Can Make Disability Insurance Benefits Tax-Free

How Business Owners and Executives Can Make Disability Insurance Benefits Tax-Free

Company-paid long-term disability insurance sounds like a great benefit, until taxes take a bite out of benefits that are already capped at 60 to 70 percent of your salary. Fortunately, business owners and executives can use a simple planning strategy to make those disability benefits tax-free and protect their income when it matters most.
Four Collections Scenarios Every Business Owner Should Know

Four Collections Scenarios Every Business Owner Should Know

Not all late-paying customers are the same, and treating them that way can cost you. Whether a customer is facing an unexpected hardship, navigating red tape, or simply won't pay, knowing the difference can help you recover what you're owed while protecting the relationships that matter most.
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