Historically, workplace environments thrived in “silos” for their employees: the sales folks stay over here, the marketing folks over there, the accountants in the back. Notice how the word “thrived” is in past tense as the world has changed and businesses are trying to catch up with the constant churn. Accounting agencies are looking for new employees who not only have the necessary finance skills but also have strengths in other areas outside their “comfort zones.” Continue Reading
Managing Money With Mission
Remote Audits Aren’t Going Anywhere
Remote audits in 2020 proved to be so valuable, some firms are leveraging the technology by going another step further, taking deep dives into cybersecurity risks and searching harder for fraud. Auditors will be heading back to their offices soon and while many will still prefer to meet in person with their clients, some large… Continue Reading
ABCs of Ensuring Full PPP Loan Forgiveness for Your Nonprofit
Nonprofits and organizations are starting to bounce back after the lost year that was 2020 and at this point in 2021 should be wrapping up their reporting for the Paycheck Protection Program (“PPP”). Many organizations chose to participate in this loan program to offset eligible payroll costs during the pandemic. The program is still open… Continue Reading
Breakfast with Benefits May 2021: Nick’s Nonprofit Notions
As the head of Numbers 4 Nonprofits I faced the challenge of managing our company and people through the pandemic. With that experience and my 20 years of being a CPA and business owner, I thought I’d share some reflections so that others can learn from our experiences as well as hear my opinions… Continue Reading
Five Nonprofit Accounting Practices to Review Annually
There are always changes that can be implemented at your nonprofit or business that will make your operations more efficient, especially when it comes to accounting practices. It’s hard to realize your organization may be working with multiple inefficiencies since you’re “in the weeds” with day-to-day work. Unless something goes wrong, why change it? The… Continue Reading