Credit Losses Accounting Simplified for Short-term Assets, Including Accounts Receivable

Credit Losses Accounting Simplified for Short-term Assets, Including Accounts Receivable

Nonprofits and private companies have long faced challenges when estimating credit losses for short-term assets, especially accounts receivable and contract assets. These challenges stem from requirements under FASB ASC 326, which demands consideration of past events, current conditions, and future forecasts—including complex macroeconomic data. To address these concerns, the FASB issued ASU 2025-05 in July …

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Top Websites Every Nonprofit Should Know: Tools and Resources to Boost Impact

Top Websites Every Nonprofit Should Know: Tools and Resources to Boost Impact

In today’s fast-paced nonprofit landscape, having access to the right tools and data can make all the difference. From managing donors and volunteers to accessing reliable sector-wide insights, nonprofits need platforms that streamline operations and support strategic decision-making. Two websites, Bonterra for Nonprofits and Candid, stand out as invaluable resources for organizations seeking to maximize …

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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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