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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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Explore Vasquez + Company LLP's comprehensive services brochures that include services tailored to address your specific needs.
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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Making Hiring Work for Small Businesses

Making Hiring Work for Small Businesses

Hiring looks different today than it did even a few years ago - and for small business owners, the result is often the same: inboxes flooded with resumes, scattered candidate folders, and great applicants slipping through the cracks. The right hiring software doesn't make the process impersonal or complicated; it gives you back control so you can focus on finding the right fit.
Vasquez + Company LLP Holds Firmwide Town Hall Sessions, Highlighting Growth, Client Success, and Team Development

Vasquez + Company LLP Holds Firmwide Town Hall Sessions, Highlighting Growth, Client Success, and Team Development

Vasquez + Company LLP held two firmwide Town Hall sessions, gathering its Los Angeles and Manila teams to celebrate milestones, align on firm priorities, and look ahead. Topics ranged from cross-service client value and The Vasquez Advantage outsourcing model to technology investments and team development, underscoring the firm's momentum and focus on quality.
Does Your Nonprofit Need a CFO? Here’s How to Decide

Does Your Nonprofit Need a CFO? Here’s How to Decide

As a nonprofit grows, so does the complexity of its finances. But does that mean it is time to hire a chief financial officer? The answer depends on your organization's size, revenue sources, and strategic goals. Learn how to assess your needs and explore options for full-time or outsourced financial leadership.
When Your Nonprofit’s Accounting and Development Teams Are Not on the Same Page

When Your Nonprofit’s Accounting and Development Teams Are Not on the Same Page

Tension between a nonprofit's Accounting and Development teams is more than an internal challenge. It can affect financial reporting, jeopardize grant funding, and create compliance risks. Learn how bridging the communication gap between these two departments can protect your organization's financial health and mission.
Spring cleaning your home: turning physical clutter into financial return

Spring cleaning your home: turning physical clutter into financial return

Most households are sitting on more idle capital than they realize - it's just tied up in closets, garages, and storage rooms. This article reframes spring cleaning as a financial exercise, exploring how unused possessions carry real costs, how clutter limits flexibility, and how a focused decluttering effort can convert dormant assets into liquidity, tax-efficient giving, and a simpler estate.
Performance reviews that work: a better approach to feedback, accountability, and results

Performance reviews that work: a better approach to feedback, accountability, and results

Performance reviews have a reputation for generating awkward conversations and little real change, but the problem isn't the concept itself. It's that most businesses run them in ways that guarantee they won't work. This article breaks down the common structural failures in traditional review processes and offers a practical, straightforward approach to building a system that improves accountability, reduces costly turnover, and provides leadership with better information for decision-making.
The USPS postmark change you need to know about before you mail anything tax-related

The USPS postmark change you need to know about before you mail anything tax-related

A USPS rule change means that the postmark on your tax-related mail may no longer reflect the day you actually dropped it off, and the IRS still uses that postmark to determine whether you filed on time. For taxpayers in rural areas especially, this gap could be the difference between a timely filing and a costly late penalty. Read on to understand exactly what changed, why it matters, and the simple steps you can take to protect yourself.
Which retirement plan is best for a self-employed owner: SEP, SIMPLE, or Solo 401(k)?

Which retirement plan is best for a self-employed owner: SEP, SIMPLE, or Solo 401(k)?

A practical guide to using a SEP IRA, SIMPLE IRA, or solo 401(k) strategically, covering contribution limits, deadlines, employee rules, tax planning, and when each plan makes the most sense.
6 Real Estate Insights from Q1 2026 and What They Mean for You

6 Real Estate Insights from Q1 2026 and What They Mean for You

Aprio Insights on the 6 Real Estate Insights from Q1 2026 and What They Mean for You. Read the article.
Unusual grants for nonprofits: public charity status and the IRS ruling process

Unusual grants for nonprofits: public charity status and the IRS ruling process

Learn how unusual grants can affect public charity status, the public support test, Form 990 reporting, and when an IRS ruling may be worth considering.
How Nonprofits Can Build a Culture of Accountability

How Nonprofits Can Build a Culture of Accountability

Accountability is more than a management buzzword for nonprofits. When leaders consistently own outcomes, follow sound governance practices, and communicate transparently with stakeholders, the results are stronger performance, healthier finances, and deeper community trust. Discover the key principles that help nonprofit organizations embed accountability into every level of their operations.
Timekeeping for Nonprofits: Meeting Compliance Requirements While Gaining Strategic Insight

Timekeeping for Nonprofits: Meeting Compliance Requirements While Gaining Strategic Insight

For nonprofits juggling multiple programs and funding sources, accurate timekeeping is both a legal requirement and a strategic advantage. From wage and hour compliance to GAAP payroll allocation and grantmaker reporting, the stakes are high. Discover how the right timekeeping practices can keep your organization compliant and better informed.
Building a More Effective Finance Committee for Your Nonprofit

Building a More Effective Finance Committee for Your Nonprofit

A strong finance committee goes beyond reviewing numbers. It guides financial strategy, supports board decision-making, and safeguards your organization's resources. Learn how to clearly define responsibilities and foster collaboration to build a committee that provides effective oversight and positions your nonprofit for long-term success.
Mastering the Incurred Cost Submission (ICS) Requirements for DCAA Compliance: Everything U.S. Government Contractors Need to Know to Stay Compliant

Mastering the Incurred Cost Submission (ICS) Requirements for DCAA Compliance: Everything U.S. Government Contractors Need to Know to Stay Compliant

For U.S. government contractors working under flexibly priced contracts, preparing their annual Incurred Cost Submission (ICS) stands as a cornerstone of the year and rite of passage.
Six Things Every California FQHC Finance Leader Should Be Reviewing Right Now

Six Things Every California FQHC Finance Leader Should Be Reviewing Right Now

California FQHCs are navigating a shifting regulatory landscape. Recent legislative developments and a proposed ballot measure are prompting finance leaders and compliance officers to ask important questions: Is your program services ratio where it needs to be? Are your provider records audit-ready? This practical checklist outlines what your organization should be reviewing now.
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