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The Altruic Advisor

A Nonprofit Accounting Blog

Sarah Ellsworth
November 14, 2025
Audits and Reviews

4 Ways To Prepare For Your First Nonprofit Audit

Sarah Ellsworth
November 14, 2025
Audits and Reviews

Preparing for your organization’s first financial audit can feel intimidating, especially if you don’t know what to expect.

Sarah Ellsworth
October 27, 2025
Tax

Top 10 Form 990 Mistakes To Avoid

Sarah Ellsworth
October 27, 2025
Tax

When preparing your organization’s annual Form 990, there are a few common pitfalls to be aware of.  

Sarah Ellsworth
September 17, 2025
Tax

How To File Form 990

Sarah Ellsworth
September 17, 2025
Tax

Your Form 990 is a public document that shapes how donors, grantors, and other stakeholders view your organization.

Sarah Ellsworth
August 20, 2025
Bookkeeping Basics, Audits and Reviews, Nonprofit Management

Cash vs. Accrual Accounting for Nonprofit Organizations

Sarah Ellsworth
August 20, 2025
Bookkeeping Basics, Audits and Reviews, Nonprofit Management

The cash and accrual methods of accounting both have their place, but they tell very different stories about an organization’s financial health.

Sarah Ellsworth
June 25, 2025
Tax

501(c) What? The Four Main Types of Tax-Exempt Organizations

Sarah Ellsworth
June 25, 2025
Tax

When a new nonprofit applies for tax-exempt status, it’s important to choose the correct type.

Sarah Ellsworth
May 23, 2025
Audits and Reviews

Nonprofit Audit Basics: Internal Controls

Sarah Ellsworth
May 23, 2025
Audits and Reviews

Internal controls are the financial guidelines, rules, and policies that an organization uses to prevent fraud or misuse of funds and to ensure proper accounting.

Sarah Ellsworth
April 23, 2025
Tax

Nonprofit Form 990 Deadlines and Extensions

Sarah Ellsworth
April 23, 2025
Tax

Most nonprofit organizations are required to file an annual informational return with the IRS.

Sarah Ellsworth
March 21, 2025
Nonprofit Management

State Charitable Solicitation Registrations and Renewals

Sarah Ellsworth
March 21, 2025
Nonprofit Management

If your nonprofit asks for donations, you may need to maintain a charitable solicitation registration with one - or more! - state agencies.

Sarah Ellsworth
February 28, 2025
Tax

What is the Public Support Test for Nonprofits?

Sarah Ellsworth
February 28, 2025
Tax

To be classified as a public charity by the IRS, you must pass a public support test.

Sarah Ellsworth
January 27, 2025
Audits and Reviews

Audit, Review, or Compilation: Which One Is Right for Our Nonprofit?

Sarah Ellsworth
January 27, 2025
Audits and Reviews

At some point, almost every nonprofit organization will require an audit, a review, or a compilation. Which one is the best fit for your needs?

Sarah Ellsworth
December 20, 2024
Altruic Advisors

Altruic Advisors Recertifies as a B Corporation

Sarah Ellsworth
December 20, 2024
Altruic Advisors

We’re proud to announce that Altruic Advisors has been successfully recertified as a B Corporation!

Sarah Ellsworth
November 20, 2024
Tax

2024 Filing Deadlines for Form 1099

Sarah Ellsworth
November 20, 2024
Tax

If your organization paid any independent contractor or nonemployee for their services, you may need to prepare a Form 1099.

Sarah Ellsworth
October 31, 2024
Audits and Reviews

The Four W's of Nonprofit Audits

Sarah Ellsworth
October 31, 2024
Audits and Reviews

To prepare for a nonprofit audit, all you need to remember are the four W’s.

Natalie Adams
September 12, 2024
Altruic Advisors

Create Good: Volunteering With the Kudvumisa Foundation

Natalie Adams
September 12, 2024
Altruic Advisors

Our team members recently had the opportunity to travel to Eswatini and volunteer alongside the dedicated staff of the Kudvumisa Foundation.

Sarah Ellsworth
August 23, 2024
Internal Controls, Audits and Reviews

Nonprofit Fraud: How to Assess Your Risk

Sarah Ellsworth
August 23, 2024
Internal Controls, Audits and Reviews

How can your nonprofit organization protect itself from fraud?

Sarah Ellsworth
July 23, 2024
Tax

Nonprofit Payroll Taxes

Sarah Ellsworth
July 23, 2024
Tax

Don’t make the mistake of thinking that your nonprofit tax exemption includes payroll taxes! If you have employees, then you must understand your obligations as an employer.

Sarah Ellsworth
June 26, 2024
Tax

Which Form 990 Should We File? A Guide for Nonprofits

Sarah Ellsworth
June 26, 2024
Tax

The IRS Form 990 is an annual informational return for tax-exempt organizations. There are several different versions of the 990 form. Which one is right for your organization?

Sarah Ellsworth
May 2, 2024
Audits and Reviews

What is a PBC List?

Sarah Ellsworth
May 2, 2024
Audits and Reviews

During a nonprofit audit, your auditors will request certain information from your organization.

Sarah Ellsworth
December 13, 2023
Ask Your Accountant, Tax

When Are 1099s Due? (2023)

Sarah Ellsworth
December 13, 2023
Ask Your Accountant, Tax

Everything your nonprofit needs to know about preparing 1099 forms for the year ending December 31, 2023.

Lisa Gray
November 27, 2023
Nonprofit Management, Software Applications

Getting the Most Out of Your Payroll Provider

Lisa Gray
November 27, 2023
Nonprofit Management, Software Applications

With the right payroll system, you can save time and streamline your payroll process.

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