It’s hard for nonprofit executives to put a price on an audit, for good reason. They are difficult to conduct due to several factors, including the auditor’s time to complete the task, the amount of risk an auditor must assume, […]
The Internal Revenue Service (IRS) doesn’t require nonprofits to have independent audits, but that doesn’t mean your nonprofit never needs an audit. Some federal, state, and local government agencies require audits, as do some banks and foundations. Generally, the requirements […]
Having an independent audit is a significant endeavor. Not only is it an expense, but it also requires a lot of preparation. The auditors will need access to all of the information they need to help them carry out their […]
Just because you run a nonprofit, it doesn’t mean you can completely ignore taxes. You still have to file. In fact, if your nonprofit fails to file its annual federal return (Form 990) for three consecutive years, its tax-exempt status […]