Are Your Nonprofit Board Meetings as Efficient as They Could Be? By: Helen Weeber According to BoardSource, nonprofit boards that meet monthly should be able to wrap up all business in one to two hours. If your meetings are going longer, it may be […]
Don’t Make Computer and Equipment Theft Easy By: Tony LaNasa These days, many offices and other workspaces are nearly empty as employees work from home. This can make companies that don’t safeguard their computers, printers and other equipment vulnerable to […]
Tax Responsibilities if Your Business Closed Amid the Pandemic By: David M. Reape Unfortunately, the COVID-19 pandemic has forced many businesses to shut down. If your business closed, we’re here to assist you in any way we can, including taking care of the […]
Unmasking fraud during an economic downturn By: Tony LaNasa Fraud tends to flourish during periods of prosperity. The reason is simple: When companies experience fast-growing revenues and rising net profits, they may lack a strong incentive to divert resources […]
Watch out! Organized crime has adapted just fine to COVID-19 By: Tony LaNasa Unlike some legitimate businesses, organized crime enterprises can be expected to weather the current COVID-19 crisis. In fact, with millions of Americans now working from home, organized crime-related cyber fraud […]
Even if no money changes hands, bartering is a taxable transaction By: David M. Reape During the COVID-19 pandemic, many small businesses are strapped for cash. They may find it beneficial to barter for goods and services instead of paying cash for them. If your […]
How some “reputable” professionals enable illegal opioid distribution By: Tony LaNasa With COVID-19 still raging in much of the country, the opioid crisis may not be the top public health challenge on most Americans’ minds. But according to the American […]
Appealing to the next generation of supporters By: Helen Weeber Factors such as wealth level, education and even whether people volunteer, probably will tell you more about potential donors than their generation. But some broad generalizations about age can help […]
Launching a business? How to treat start-up expenses on your tax return By: David M. Reape While the COVID-19 crisis has devastated many existing businesses, the pandemic has also created opportunities for entrepreneurs to launch new businesses. For example, some businesses are being launched online to […]
Don’t get shortchanged by a liquidating business By: Tony LaNasa Several major companies have already filed for bankruptcy during the novel coronavirus (COVID-19) crisis and many more large and small businesses are expected to follow suit. If you’re a creditor […]
Recent efforts to corral COVID-19 fraudsters By: Tony LaNasa The COVID-19 pandemic has opened the floodgates to scam artists attempting to profit from sick, anxious and financially vulnerable Americans. On the frontlines fighting fraud are the Federal Trade Commission […]
Give your employees a voice to report fraud By: Tony LaNasa Before the novel coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic struck, employees who suspected occupational fraud in their organizations had multiple options for notifying their employers. For example, they could use interoffice mail to […]