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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…

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…

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 ENSURE YOUR FUNCTIONAL EXPENSE ANALYSIS ACCURATELY DEPICTS YOUR ACTIVITIES

By: Amy Guerra, CPA The financial statement presentation for not-for-profit entities (NFP) experienced an overhaul with Accounting Standards Update (ASU) 2016-14, “Not-for-Profit Entities (Topic 958): Presentation of Financial Statements of Not-for-Profit Entities.”  Prior to the ASU, only voluntary health and welfare organizations had a requirement to include the statement of functional expenses as part of Read More…

NONPROFITS GEAR UP FOR SUSTAINED OPPORTUNITY IN 2022

2021 was undoubtedly a challenging year. Between drops in funding, canceled events and programs, the onset of the “Great Resignation” and other hurdles, nonprofit organizations had to reimagine operations and prioritize financial health to sustain mission-driven work. Now, they’re faced with a pivotal moment to turn crisis into opportunity. Despite COVID-19’s toll on health and Read More…

NJBIZ ICON AWARD TO EDWARD J. KUROWICKI, BKC FOUNDING SHAREHOLDER

Congratulations to 2021 NJBIZ ICON Award recipient, Edward J. Kurowicki, MBA, CPA/CFF, CVA, Founding Shareholder of BKC, CPAs, PC for this esteemed honor. The NJBIZ ICON Awards recognize New Jersey business leaders over the age of 60 for their contributions, their success and their leadership. Winners were chosen by a group of independent judges following Read More…

MANAGING COMPENSATION FOR NONPROFITS

By Michael Conover   The novel coronavirus (COVID-19) crisis has affected all sizes and types of organizations including the nonprofit sector. Regardless of the type of nonprofit, they have been impacted by: forced office closures, dramatic swings (upward or downward) in demand for their services, actual or threatened loss of revenue, budgetary and staff cuts, Read More…