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Liquidity Considerations for Nonprofits Implementing the New Financial Statement Presentation Framework
AAFCPAs advises nonprofits in assessing the impact of the new Accounting Standards Update (ASU) No. 2016-14, Not-for-Profit Entities (Topic 958): Presentation of Financial Statements of Not-for-Profit Entities, and we provide guidance throughout the transition process. ASU 2016-14 affects nonprofit organizations in all industries (i.e. healthcare, affordable housing, social services, foundations and education) and is effective […]
Are You Ready for GDPR? Broad Reaching User Data Regulations Take Effect May 2018
In 2016, the European Union (EU) approved the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), which is effective on May 25, 2018. These regulations are much broader reaching than US CAN-SPAM or the Canadian Anti Spam law, and while many view this legislation as a positive step for consumer protection, GDPR introduces new challenges for organizations who collect and process […]
Webinar: AAFCPAs Revenue Recognition Guidance for Nonprofits
Join AAFCPAs on Wednesday, May 23rd from 12-1pm for a live, 1-hour revenue recognition implementation webinar! AAFCPAs’ Matt Hutt, CPA, CGMA, Courtney McFarland, CPA, MSA and Emily Donnelly, CPA will provide nonprofit finance executives with an understanding of how the new standards could impact revenue recognition and company policies, and what they should be doing now to prepare for […]
IRS’s Position on Taxability of Qualified Transportation Benefits is Broad Reaching, Adversely Affecting Many Nonprofits
As expected, the IRS has clarified the interpretation of its unrelated business income (UBI) regulations and confirmed the taxation of qualified transportation benefits, whether provided directly by you, through a bona fide reimbursement arrangement, or through a compensation reduction agreement. For-profit entities are no longer able to deduct these qualified fringe benefits programs for their […]
SAVE THE DATE: AAFCPAs to Share Valuable Revenue Recognition Guidance for Nonprofits
AAFCPAs will present two educational webinars, providing an overview of new Revenue Recognition standards for Commercial Businesses and Nonprofit Organizations. Attendees will gain an understanding of how the new standards could impact revenue recognition and company policies, and what they should be doing now to prepare for adoption. SAVE THE DATE! AAFCPAs Educational Webinar: Revenue […]
AAFCPAs Provides Guidance on Potential Impact of FASB’s Proposed Changes to NFP Grant and Contribution Accounting
The Financial Accounting Standards Board (FASB) met on February 14, 2018 to redeliberate the amendments in the proposed Accounting Standards Update (ASU), Not-for-Profit Entities (Topic 958): Clarifying the Scope and the Accounting Guidance for Contributions Received and Contributions Made. This proposed ASU will primarily affect nonprofits that receive government or foundation grants and contracts, but […]
IRS Proposes Substantial Changes to the Use of Donor Advised Funds
On December 4, 2017 the IRS issued Notice 2017-73 providing proposed regulations under Internal Revenue Code § 4967 and requesting comments on issues involving sponsoring organizations’ Donor Advised Funds (“DAFs”). While these regulations are only being proposed at this time, Taxpayers may rely on the rules regarding fulfillment of donor pledges immediately. Public Support Test […]
AAFCPAs Provides Guidance on Business Tax Provisions in the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act
On Friday, December 22, 2017, President Trump signed the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act (H.R. 1) (the “TCJA”). The TCJA represents a dramatic overhaul of the U.S. tax code, and the final legislation is lengthy and complex. AAFCPAs’ Tax Practice provides an overview of the major provisions affecting commercial businesses. Change in Tax Rates Starting […]
Congress Passes Another Two-Year Suspension of the Medical Device Excise Tax
AAFCPAs would like to make clients aware that the Medical Device Excise Tax (“MDET”) has once again been suspended for 2018 and 2019, retroactive to January 1, 2018. MDET is a 2.3% tax on medical devices, enacted effective January 1, 2013. The tax applied to manufacturers and importers of certain medical devices, as defined by […]