To get the most from your lawn care service, you need to map out your expectations of the type, quality, and extent of service before signing a contract with the company. Getting quotes from competitors every few years is another helpful way to ensure your price isn’t too high.
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What to Include in a Not-For-Profit Investment Policy
When you invest your not-for-profit organization’s money, you want to make sure it’s going to grow and help you accomplish your mission. But all investments come with risk. So help your organization keep track and keep growing your investments by creating a strong investment policy.
read moreA Warm Welcome
Our part-time staff member lucked out with her first visit to a client, and learned some valuable things during the day on the trail.
read moreHow to Avoid Losing Public Charity Status
If your non-profit organization has been receiving generous donations from a single donor, whether a corporation, family trust, or philanthropist, you may reach the tipping point between being a public charity and a private foundation.
read moreHow to Make the Most of an Audit Internship
Though interns in a CPA firm may seem like grunt workers, tackling all the menial tasks the staff accountants and managers don’t want to do, they play a vital role in our firm. Hear from a few of our former interns in what they would recommend for someone tackling an audit internship.
read moreHow to Respond to Questions About a FASSUB Submission
When the end of your audit is in sight, the last thing you want to do is answer follow-up questions from HUD about the numbers you submitted. However, these questions are usually easy to answer and will help avoid strongly worded letters and hefty fines.
read moreShould I Get an Audit Even If It’s Not Required?
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.
read moreWhen 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.
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