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The Altruic Advisor

A Nonprofit Accounting Blog

Adriana Kalousek

March 10, 2016

Ask Your Accountant, Tax

Tax-Exempt Bonds: What Your Nonprofit Should Know

Adriana Kalousek

March 10, 2016

Ask Your Accountant, Tax

If your growing organization is in need of financing, a tax-exempt bond may be a practical alternative to a traditional loan.

Rachel Dudley

March 3, 2016

Altruic Advisors

Create Good: Rachel's Service-Minded Spring Break

Rachel Dudley

March 3, 2016

Altruic Advisors

As spring break approaches, our Nonprofit Auditor and Accounting Specialist reflects on the week as a time of service to others.

Sarah Ellsworth

February 25, 2016

Software Applications, Virtual Accounting

5 Reasons We Love Bill.com

Sarah Ellsworth

February 25, 2016

Software Applications, Virtual Accounting

This bill payment and document management system is at the top of our list.

Sarah Ellsworth

February 9, 2016

Other

Nonprofit Roundup: February 2016

Sarah Ellsworth

February 9, 2016

Other

Find out what our amazing nonprofit accounting clients are doing this month!

Traci Carson

February 4, 2016

Virtual Accounting

Going Paperless

Traci Carson

February 4, 2016

Virtual Accounting

Moving to a paperless work environment can save valuable time, especially at the end of the year.

Sarah Ellsworth

January 28, 2016

Altruic Advisors

NEW Altruic Advisors Office: Now Serving Washington, DC!

Sarah Ellsworth

January 28, 2016

Altruic Advisors

Our CPA firm for nonprofit organizations is expanding to the East Coast!

Sarah Ellsworth

January 21, 2016

Other

Nonprofit Roundup: January 2016

Sarah Ellsworth

January 21, 2016

Other

Find out what our awesome nonprofit partners are doing this month!

Sarah Ellsworth

January 14, 2016

Audits and Reviews

How to Make Your Next Nonprofit Audit Less Painful

Sarah Ellsworth

January 14, 2016

Audits and Reviews

An audit doesn't always have to be a pain! Try these tips to make your engagement go more smoothly.

Sarah Ellsworth

January 8, 2016

Tax

What Your Organization Needs to Know About Form 1099-MISC

Sarah Ellsworth

January 8, 2016

Tax

1099-MISC forms are due to the recipient by February 1st of this year.

Sarah Ellsworth

December 31, 2015

Altruic Advisors

Year in Review: 2015

Sarah Ellsworth

December 31, 2015

Altruic Advisors

2015 was a landmark year for our nonprofit accounting firm!

Darcy Ehrig

December 17, 2015

QuickBooks Online

A Review of the QuickBooks Online Mobile App

Darcy Ehrig

December 17, 2015

QuickBooks Online

The QuickBooks Online app can be a useful tool for staying connected.

Sarah Ellsworth

December 10, 2015

Other

Nonprofit Roundup: December 2015

Sarah Ellsworth

December 10, 2015

Other

Find out what some of our awesome nonprofit clients are doing this month!

Kristin Grammer

December 4, 2015

Nonprofit Management

Time is Money: How to Avoid the Sunk Cost Fallacy

Kristin Grammer

December 4, 2015

Nonprofit Management

One of your most expensive resources - employee time - can often be squandered by inefficiency.

Sarah Ellsworth

November 19, 2015

Grants and Donations

The Season For Giving in 2015

Sarah Ellsworth

November 19, 2015

Grants and Donations

The holiday season includes some of the biggest year-end fundraising events for nonprofit organizations.

Sarah Ellsworth

November 12, 2015

Other

Nonprofit Roundup: November 2015

Sarah Ellsworth

November 12, 2015

Other

Find out how our amazing clients are changing the world!

Sarah Ellsworth

November 5, 2015

Other

Client Spotlight: The WILD Foundation

Sarah Ellsworth

November 5, 2015

Other

The WILD Foundation is a global organization headquartered in Boulder, Colorado. How is this environmental and conservation organization creating good in the world?

Ryan Hagan

October 29, 2015

Tax, Ask Your Accountant

Understanding Unrelated Business Income Tax for Nonprofit Organizations

Ryan Hagan

October 29, 2015

Tax, Ask Your Accountant

If your organization receives unrelated business income, you may have to file a Form 990-T with the IRS.

Traci Carson

October 22, 2015

QuickBooks Online, Virtual Accounting

Connecting Your Bank Accounts in QuickBooks Online

Traci Carson

October 22, 2015

QuickBooks Online, Virtual Accounting

Monitor your bank transactions easily with QuickBooks Online.

Sarah Ellsworth

October 16, 2015

Other

Nonprofit Roundup: October 2015

Sarah Ellsworth

October 16, 2015

Other

Find out what our nonprofit partners are up to this month!

Jennifer Onderko

October 15, 2015

Internal Controls

How to Protect Your Organization From Fraud

Jennifer Onderko

October 15, 2015

Internal Controls

Fraud is a major concern of any nonprofit organization. Here are a few ways to eliminate the situations that make fraud possible.