Nonprofit Organizations

NJ DOE ANNOUNCED ADDITIONAL SCHOOL DISTRICTS RECEIVING PRESCHOOL EXPANSION AID

The New Jersey Department of Education (NJDOE) announced funding for Preschool Expansion Aid (PEA) programs for the 2023-2024 school year. The program is aimed to offer high-quality preschool programs and create opportunities for young students. A total of 26 additional school districts are now also receiving funds for the PEA program, of which 7 are Read More…

FIREFIGHTERS GRANT OPPORTUNITY FOR CLEANING & PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT

Earlier this week, the New Jersey Department of Community Affairs’ (DCA) Division of Local Government Services (DLGS) announced their application process is now open for the American Rescue Plan Firefighter Grant (ARPFFG) Program. Local New Jersey fire departments are encouraged to apply by December 8th, 2023, at 5 PM EST through the NJDCA SAGE Portal. Read More…

IRS ANNOUNCES RELIEF FOR INDIVIDUALS AND BUSINESSES IMPACTED BY THE TERRORIST ATTACKS IN ISRAEL

On Friday, October 13, 2023, the IRS announced tax relief for individuals and businesses affected by the terrorist attacks in the State of Israel.  IRS Notice 2023-71 provides relief to certain taxpayers who, due to the terrorist attacks, may be unable to meet a tax-filing or tax-payment obligation.   These taxpayers now have until October 7, Read More…

BUSINESSES, HAVE YOU APPLIED FOR YOUR 2020 & 2021 EMPLOYEE RETENTION TAX CREDIT? IF NOT, THERE’S STILL TIME!

Don’t leave money on the table! If you qualify for the ERTC you may be eligible to receive up to $26,000 per employee! An eligible employer is an employer that actively carries on a trade or business during calendar year 2020 or 2021, and meets one of the following two tests: Government Order Test: An Read More…

BEST PRACTICES IN SUBRECIPIENT RISK ASSESSMENTS AND MONITORING FOR FEDERAL GRANT RECIPIENTS

Subrecipient risk assessments and monitoring are critical aspects of federal grants management. These practices ensure that funds are used in accordance with federal regulations, that grant objectives are met and that the risk of fraud, waste and abuse is minimized. The federal government has set forth guidelines in the Uniform Administrative Requirements, Cost Principles, and Read More…

BKC RANKS IPA TOP 500 ACCOUNTING FIRMS IN U.S.

BKC, CPAs, PC has been ranked one of the Top 500 Public Accounting Firms in the Nation! INSIDE Public Accounting (IPA) is a leader in practice management resources for the public accounting profession. IPA has assisted firms across North America to grow and thrive since 1987.  The one-of-a-kind IPA 500, recognizes the top U.S. based Read More…

INSTITUTIONAL DATA STEWARDSHIP: PROACTIVE MEASURES FOR ADDRESSING RISKS AND CREATING VALUE

Institutional data can be one of a college or university’s greatest assets. Institutions with a focused commitment to the integrity and maintenance of their data – and a strategy for efficiently communicating it to external stakeholders – can enhance their reputations, drive fundraising, increase student recruitment and retention, and diminish operational risks. What Qualifies as Read More…

TAX EXEMPT ORGANIZATIONS: NAVIGATING THE EXECUTIVE COMPENSATION EXCISE TAX

Section 4960 of the Internal Revenue Code imposes a 21% excise tax on remuneration in excess of $1 million as well as excess “parachute payments” paid by applicable tax-exempt organizations (ATEOs) or their related entities to any “covered employee.” Tax-exempt employers that compensate their executives over $1 million per year or that pay separation-related compensation Read More…

HOW TO GET STUFF DONE

Businesses face disruption on multiple fronts, and they are struggling to get things done. Company leaders must contend with and the challenges of managing a remote workforce, as well as supply chain disruptions, demand shifts, resource constraints and more, all while devising critical plans for the road ahead. Combined with uncertainty about how long the Read More…