Month: September 2025

Conforming Changes to AICPA Technical Q&As: Key Insights for Accountants

Conforming Changes to AICPA Technical Q&As: Key Insights for Accountants

The American Institute of CPAs (AICPA) recently updated several Technical Question and Answers (Q&As) to reflect conforming changes required by SAS 145, Understanding the Entity and Its Environment and Assessing the Risk of Material Misstatement, and modifications to FASB Accounting Standards Codifications (ASCs). While these Q&As are not authoritative sources of accounting principles, they provide …

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What the 2025 Act Means for the Nonprofit Sector: Key Insights

What the 2025 Act Means for the Nonprofit Sector: Key Insights

On July 4, 2025, President Trump signed the 2025 Act (formerly known as the One Big Beautiful Bill or OBBB) into law. While most media coverage has focused on businesses, families, and national security, several provisions directly affect tax-exempt organizations. Understanding these changes is critical for nonprofits, charitable trusts, and other exempt organizations aiming to …

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Defining the Boundaries of Religious Freedom: Key Supreme Court Rulings

Defining the Boundaries of Religious Freedom: Key Supreme Court Rulings

Recent Supreme Court and appellate court decisions have highlighted the delicate balance between protecting religious freedom and maintaining constitutional neutrality in public institutions. These rulings clarify the scope of the Free Exercise Clause and the Establishment Clause, impacting parents, religious organizations, and public schools. Here’s a detailed look at four key cases shaping the current …

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Should Oversight of Tax-Exempt Organizations Move Outside the IRS?

Should Tax-exempt Oversight Move from the IRS?

Should the Tax-Exempt and Government Entities Division (TEGE), which oversees tax-exempt organizations, operate as an independent agency rather than within the IRS? This question has sparked significant debate, with arguments for and against separating TEGE from the IRS’s broader tax-collection mission. Advocates argue that TEGE would benefit from dedicated resources and enhanced transparency, while opponents …

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Navigating Financial Statement Changes Amid Federal Funding Uncertainty

Navigating Financial Statement Changes Amid Federal Funding Uncertainty

With federal funding in flux, nonprofits are facing significant uncertainty that may affect their financial statements. Grant freezes, delayed payments, and pending legislation could disrupt operations and complicate accounting practices. Understanding how these shifts impact classifications, disclosures, and other financial reporting elements is crucial for nonprofits navigating this period of volatility. In this blog, we …

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