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Ashley Sparks | Aug. 27, 2019

Health Care Fraud Still Exists

Even if you haven’t heard much about it lately, know this: Health care fraud is alive and well in the…

Becky Gibbs | Aug. 25, 2019

Nonprofit Investment Advisor Selection Process

You may think that only large, well-endowed not-for-profits require the advice of a nonprofit investment advisor. But even smaller nonprofits…

Charlie Metzig | Aug. 20, 2019

Using Dashboard Software to Keep Your Eye on the Prize

Like most business owners, you’ve probably been urged by industry experts and professional advisors to identify the most important key…

John Csargo | Aug. 16, 2019

“Innocent Spouse” Relief from Tax Liability

In some cases, spouses are eligible for “innocent spouse relief.” This generally involves individuals who were unaware of a tax…

Patty Fleming | Aug. 16, 2019

Social Listening Strategies for Nonprofits

How well do you listen to your not-for-profit’s supporters? If you don’t engage in “social listening,” your efforts may not…

Ashley Sparks | Aug. 15, 2019

Early Revenue Recognition Fraud

Early revenue recognition has long accounted for a substantial portion of financial statement fraud. By recording revenue early, a dishonest…

Barb Sawdy | Aug. 10, 2019

Is it Time to Hire a CFO or Controller?

Many business owners reach a point where managing the financial side of the enterprise becomes overwhelming. Usually, this is a…

Randy Feld | Aug. 9, 2019

ASC 606 Revenue Recognition Guidance Introduces Transfer of Control

ASC 606 provides different guidance about revenue recognition because it explains things differently about completion of contracts. Instead of thinking…

Ashley Sparks | Aug. 5, 2019

The Best Method to Fight Business Fraud

When it comes to reducing business fraud loss and duration, active detection methods (such as surprise audits or data monitoring)…

Ashley Sparks | Jul. 25, 2019

Is Your Phone a Fraud Risk?

As more people use mobile phones, more fraud perpetrators target these devices. According to Javelin Strategy & Research, between 2017…

Tom Margarit | Jul. 24, 2019

Strategic Planning Meeting Tips

Many businesses struggle to turn abstract strategic-planning ideas into concrete, actionable plans. One reason why is simple: ineffective meetings. The…

Susan Bishop | Jul. 23, 2019

What is the Nanny Tax?

You may have heard of the “nanny tax.” But even if you don’t employ a nanny, it may apply to…

Anna Lovegren | Jul. 22, 2019

Should You Revise Your Nonprofit’s Bylaws?

Your not-for-profit has likely grown and evolved since it was founded. Have your bylaws kept pace? Bylaws are the rules…

Larry Davidson | Jul. 22, 2019

Anti-Fraud Checklist for Construction Companies

According to the Association of Certified Fraud Examiners’ Report to the Nations: 2018 Global Study on Occupational Fraud and Abuse,…

Ashley Sparks | Jul. 22, 2019

Assess for Fraud Risk Before You Experience Financial Loss

If you’re like most business owners and executives, you may not actively search for fraud risks — until there’s an…

Susan Bishop | Jul. 17, 2019

Summer is a Good Time to Review Your Investments

You may have heard about a proposal in Washington to cut the taxes paid on investments by indexing capital gains…