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5 Key Trends That Will Impact Nonprofits in 2019

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Our commitment to serving nonprofit organizations includes staying informed about developments that could impact the industry. This is why our CPAs and consultants serve as board members of local and national nonprofits, participate in professional industry associations, and engage with nonprofit leaders across the country.

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How ‘Employee-Only’ Parking Spots Could Impact Your Nonprofit’s 2018 Taxes

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One of the changes ushered in by the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act (TCJA) was a provision that required exempt organizations to pay unrelated business income tax (UBIT) on the value of qualified transportation fringe benefits. 

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Nonprofits: Leverage a Qualified Opportunity Zone Fund to Further Your Mission

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When the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act (TCJA) was signed into law, it created an opportunity for individuals and businesses to defer tax on capital gains through the use of Qualified Opportunity Zone Funds (QOZFs).

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Does the Affordable Care Act’s Employer Mandate Apply to Your Business?

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The employer provisions of the Affordable Care Act (ACA), also known as “Obamacare,” have now been in effect for more than five years. Although the law is decidedly old news, it’s worth a mention as we begin 2019.

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Contributing to a Section 529 Plan? Don’t Miss These Tax Savings

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If you’re saving for a child’s or grandchild’s college education, a Section 529 college savings plan offers a welcome break: investment income on these state-sponsored accounts is exempt from both federal and state taxes if it is used for qualifying higher education expenses, of course.

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FASB Updates

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You may have heard the Financial Accounting Standards Board (FASB) released new accounting standards that amend generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP). Many of these changes need to be implemented by January 1st, 2019.

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Avoiding Scams: Be Vigilant With Your Personal Data

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As we enter into another busy Tax Planning season, we would like to remind our clients to be vigilant with their personal data. Hackers are continuing to get more sophisticated in their attempts to steal financial information. One example of this type of scam is phishing.

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5 Languages of Appreciation in the Workplace

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Ensuring employees feel valued remains one of the major challenges of leading a public accounting firm. Amid the tax deadlines and client demands, making time and space to show appreciation is no small feat. It is, however, a big deal. Nearly any employee-engagement study tells you employees are happier — and more productive — when they feel appreciated.  

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What It Means to ‘Experience AEM’

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Last month we hosted our sixth annual Experience AEM, a two-day intensive program that gives 30 select students a behind-the-scenes glimpse into our firm and public accounting in general. It’s a chance for them to test the CPA waters, and it’s also an opportunity for our firm to recruit top talent.

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Should Your Nonprofit Organization Offer Transportation Fringe Benefits in 2018?

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Offering transportation fringe benefits is one way to provide your employees with a valuable perk. However, under the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act (TCJA), doing so in 2018 may be more costly for nonprofit organizations than ever before.

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