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Discovering The Tax Implications of Nonprofits Owning For-Profit Businesses

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Does your nonprofit have ownership of a for-profit entity? Whether your organization owns a for-profit company outright or has limited ownership, a for-profit subsidiary can have serious tax implications for your nonprofit. Nonprofits with excess holdings may face an excise tax on the value of shares over the limit.

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The Complete Guide to Nonprofit Accounting Careers

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Myths of Nonprofit Accounting and Why They Matter to Job Seekers Unfortunately, many job seekers fall victim to the stereotypes and believe the myths surrounding nonprofit accounting. In this section, we will debunk the three most common nonprofit accounting myths. Ready to dive deep into this exciting realm?

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Audit: Wirecard’s Payments, Card Issuance Businesses Have Been Bleeding Cash For Years

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The German payment processing company’s operating performance in Europe and the Americas was far worse than previously known, according to a report from KPMG, the Netherlands-based global accounting firm, obtained by the newspaper. But such profits did not exist, the Times reported. million) in 2017, the KPMG report revealed.

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What does a Forensic Accountant Do?

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What does a Forensic Accountant Do? Is your small business not making as much profit as you expect? Are you earning profits but always falling short on cash? Since internal accountants are the most likely employee to be stealing from the company, businesses rely on forensic accounting consultants to investigate potential fraud.

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Do You Really Understand Your Best (and Worst) Customers?

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A new merchandising leader undertook a review of brand profitability and saw that the company was actually losing money on its La Perla sales. The company debated whether it was worth carrying a brand that consistently created losses. We have found that performing a customer-base audit is a fundamental catalyst for change.

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Accounting for In-Kind Donations to Nonprofits

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But accounting for in-kind donations presents its own unique challenges. In this article, we’ll dig into how to account for in-kind donations on your nonprofit’s books. Why accounting for in-kind donations matters. Accounting for in-kind donations isn’t just important; it’s required for many nonprofit organizations. .

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Statement of Activities: Reading a Nonprofit Income Statement

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You may also know it as a profit and loss statement or income and expense report. In the for-profit world, they call the difference between revenues and expenses net income. Or profit. . If you use cash-based accounting, you’ll only record cash deposited into your bank during the reporting period. .