Non-profit trade associations, or 501(c)(6) organizations, exist to promote their members’ common interests and improve business conditions or “one or more lines of interest.” Whether the association is a local chamber of commerce, a real estate board…
By: Stephen Cox, CPA For many non-profits, volunteers are the heart of the organization. Volunteers can range from individuals in the day-to-day operations to the board members steering the mission and values of the organization. Regardless of…
Non-profit board members — whether compensated or not — have a fiduciary duty to the organization. Some states have laws governing the activities of non-profit boards and other fiduciaries. However, not all board members are aware of…
The so-called “gig economy” challenges conventional practices between companies and the people who perform the work. A key question is: Are these workers independent contractors or employees? The U.S. Department of Labor (DOL) recently published a new wage…
Your non-profit’s ability to pursue its mission depends greatly on its financial health and integrity. If your non-profit is growing and your executives are struggling to juggle financial responsibilities, it may be time to hire a chief…
“Many families are uninformed about the cost of attending college,” claims a recent study by the National Center for Education Statistics, part of the U.S. Department of Education’s research division. Only 11 percent of high school freshmen could…
The IRS recently announced the inflation-adjusted maximum value of an employer-provided vehicle under the vehicle cents-per-mile rule and the fleet-average value rule. Employers can use the rules to value an employee’s personal use of such a vehicle…
The Good The use of corporate credit cards have become the way of the world. They allow employees to have alternative ways of paying for work-related expenses without the hassle of an expense check or draining their…
Most non-profits are intensely focused on present needs, not the possibility that disaster will strike sometime in the distant future. However, knowing that a fire, flood, or other natural or manmade disaster could strike at any time,…
Is Remaining an S Corporation the Right Move For Your Business? “To be or not to be, that is the question.” Is it better to stay as an S Corporation or make the switch to a C…
Non-profits are increasingly taking on big issues, such as global warming and economic development. Some are turning to a relatively new approach known as “collective impact.” Such cross-sector coordination may help non-profits achieve greater change than isolated…
Congratulations to the graduating class of 2019! As soon as a new graduate switches his or her tassel to the other side of the cap, it’s time to plan for the future — and there’s more to do…
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