Though there are many benefits to getting an audit of your financial statements, it’s not always required. Make sure you understand your organization’s financial obligations and goals before seeking what may be an unnecessary expense.
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When Non-Profits Should Outsource Their Bookkeeping
Not-for-profit organizations are mission-focused and often employ scrappy teams who work in multiple roles with the passion of the cause. However, if your organization grows, it may be worth more to your team to focus on your strength zones and not on keeping your own accounting records.
read moreTaste of the Audit Trail
Long hours on the audit trail cause our team members to work up an appetite. And though our team is always hungry for accuracy, these are a few of our favorite places to sate our hunger for good food and a good time.
read moreWhat Tax Returns do Indiana Non-Profits Need to File?
Although Indiana’s not-for-profit organizations play a huge role in making our state a valuable place to live and do business, their tax reporting requirements can be a major hassle to completing their respective missions. We tried to make it easier in this reference guide for 2019.
read moreOverstressed
Our team has worked with many different people over the years, as teams change and our client list grows, which means we’ve had the opportunity to experience a wide range of personalities as we lead others through the audit process. But sometimes we misjudge others’ comfort zones and push personalities that need a little more help.
read more2018 Rural Development Financial Reporting Requirements
Recent changes and adoptions of Rural Development’s financial reporting requirements for fiscal year 2018 have led to confusion about how to submit financial statements to RD’s offices. After talking with officials in Washington, DC, Lemler Group is here to clarify what you need.
read moreHow, When, and Where to File a CPA Ethics Complaint
Though it’s not a situation we would wish on anyone, sometimes CPA firms treat their clients poorly enough to be guilty of an ethical violation. Here’s what to know about the most common situations and what you can do to fix it.
read more2019 RD Financial Reporting Deadline Extended
Though not widely broadcast from the department itself, Rural Development is extending FY 18’s financial reporting deadline for multi-family housing properties.
read moreClosest to the Problem
It’s not always worth the advice to take your problem to the top, especially when the people who can best solve it are the ones who work on the issue day after day. The people who add the most value to a company are always the ones who work directly with the end customer, adding value to them adds value to the whole organization.
read moreWhy Does It Take so Long to Do an Audit?
Even when done properly and quickly, audits drain time away from your team and often cause a lot of stress among those working on it. The question on everyone’s mind is “How can we get this done faster?” The answer: by mastering communication skills and being timely with every step of the process.
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