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Your nonprofit probably won’t be audited by the IRS, but if it is …
Despite recent accusations that the IRS targets certain types of tax-exempt organizations for audit, not-for-profit audits generally are rare. That’s because most nonprofits owe no

Why Nonprofits Need to Track Staffers’ Time
Not-for-profit organizations are compelled by federal and state wage-and-hours laws to perform a certain amount of time tracking. Funders may also stipulate timekeeping practices. Fortunately,

Make a fraud recovery plan now, before your nonprofit is defrauded
According to the Association of Certified Fraud Examiners (ACFE), not-for-profit organizations make up 9% of all defrauded organizations. Such attacks — and losses — can

Nonprofits: 4 ratios worth watching
To control your not-for-profit’s expenses and improve operating efficiency, you need to keep an eye on the numbers. This should come as no surprise. But

Are your nonprofit’s interim and year-end financial statements at odds?
Using the cash basis of accounting may make sense for your not-for-profit organization — at least at this stage. Many smaller nonprofits use the cash

Keeping in compliance with Uniform Guidance
If your not-for-profit receives significant federal funds, it may be subject to the Office of Management and Budget’s Administrative Requirements, Cost Principles, and Audit Requirements