Nonprofit Internal Controls: 4 Weak Spots to Fix Before Audit Season

For nonprofits, fall signals more than just events, donor campaigns, and program reports. It’s also the beginning of audit seasonal time when financial accountability is under the microscope. Grantors, auditors, and donors want to see not just accurate numbers, but also strong internal controls that demonstrate responsible stewardship of funds. The challenge? Many nonprofits, especially […]

Stay Compliant, Stay Funded: Year-End Financial To-Dos for Every Nonprofit

As the year comes to a close, nonprofits face more than just wrapping up programs and planning future initiatives. Closing the year with strong compliance practices not only safeguards funding but also empowers your organization to step into the new year with confidence. Think of it like running a marathon: the final stretch determines whether […]

How to Prepare for Audit Season: A Fall Readiness Guide

Fall is more than just crisp weather and pumpkin spice—it’s also the perfect time to prepare for audit season. Whether you’re a CPA firm gearing up to serve clients or an organization undergoing an audit, early preparation reduces stress, minimizes last-minute errors, and ensures compliance with regulatory requirements. With the right steps, this season can […]

Why Now Is the Time to Audit Your Grant Management System

Let’s be honest — no one gets into nonprofit work because they love audits. You care about impact. About feeding people, helping kids, lifting your community. But then one day, the funding that makes all that work possible gets delayed. Or cut. Or stuck in a paperwork loop. And suddenly, your grant reports don’t line […]

How Outsourced Controllers Help CPA Firms Safeguard Financial Integrity

CPA firms are under more pressure than ever to provide services that go beyond basic bookkeeping and tax filing. Clients now expect strategic guidance, regulatory compliance, timely reporting, and financial foresight. To meet these demands without overstretching internal teams, manyCPA firms are turning to a strategic resource: outsourced controllers. These financial professionals provide the experience, […]

Don’t Let a Frozen Budget Freeze Out Seniors—Act Now

When Rose’s Breakfast Van Never Arrived Last Thursday, 82-year-old Rose Martinez sat with a spoon in hand—waiting for her hot breakfast. She didn’t know the Meals on Wheels van had been canceled. By noon, she was still waiting—hungry, confused, and alone. Since late January, federal grant payments have been frozen, leaving local nonprofits without the […]

Leading with Honesty: How Nonprofit Leaders Can Stay Transparent During Federal Funding Uncertainty

This year, nonprofits across the U.S. are facing a major challenge. The federal government has paused or cut important funding that many organizations rely on. This has caused a lot of stress and uncertainty—especially for nonprofits that serve vulnerable communities. In times like this, it’s easy to panic. But what people need most from nonprofit […]

Mastering Financial Reporting and Analysis: 6 Best Practices for CPA Firms and Their Clients

Financial reporting and analysis are vital services that CPA firms provide to support clients’ growth,compliance, and strategic planning. Whether advising a startup, a family-owned business, or a growing enterprise, clear and actionable financial insights help clients understand their performance and make smarter business decisions. This article offers a refresher on the fundamentals of financial reporting […]

How CPA Firms Can Reduce Financial Risk with Smarter Management

Running a CPA firm today means dealing with more complexity than ever—stricter regulations, rising client expectations and constant change. In the midst of all this, financial risk remains one of the most significant threats to a firm’s growth, profitability, and long-term sustainability. Financial risk doesn’t always come from obvious sources like a market downturn or […]