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.
Ready for your SOC 2 audit? This readiness assessment checklist walks through scope, controls, evidence, and the auditor’s role, step-by-step.
The CAS Board rescinded CAS 404, 408, 409, and 411, conforming them to GAAP effective August 7, 2026.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.
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.
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.
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.
The One Big Beautiful Bill Act changed how nonprofits give incentives, compensation rules, and endowment taxes. Learn what changed and strategies to adapt.
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.
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.
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.