Auditing & Accounting

What a Massachusetts Charitable Donation Cap Might Mean for Your Nonprofit

By Michael Cecere, CPA, MST & Julianne Schwallie, CPA, MBAGray, Gray & Gray, LLP The landscape of charitable giving has evolved through various tax policy changes over the years. The current proposal by Massachusetts Governor Maura Healey to cap charitable deductions represents one of the most significant shifts we’ve seen in decades. If implemented, this […]

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Checklist to Prepare for a Nonprofit Audit

By Michael Cecere, CPA, MST & Julianne Schwallie, CPA, MBA Gray, Gray & Gray, LLP Nonprofit organizations continue to play a pivotal role in society, tackling diverse challenges and enriching communities through their endeavors. Their financial integrity is crucial to maintaining public trust and ensuring the continued impact of their work. Annual audits serve as

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Best Practices for Transparency in Financial Reporting for Nonprofits

By Michael Cecere, CPA, MST & Julianne Schwallie, CPA, MBA Gray, Gray & Gray, LLP To retain the trust and support of donors and the public, nonprofit organizations must maintain high levels of transparency, particularly in their financial reporting. Transparency helps to build trust and demonstrate that the organization is using its resources responsibly and

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Retirement Contribution Caps Raised

The amount an individual can contribute to a qualified retirement plan in 2022 has been raised to $20,500, up from a limit of $19,500 imposed in 2019 and 2020. The new cap applies to 401(k), 403(b), most 457 plans, and the federal Thrift Savings Plan. However, if a taxpayer or their spouse is covered by

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Why the Quality of Your Audit Matters

By Michael Cecere, CPA, MST Gray, Gray & Gray, LLP Most Certified Public Accounting (CPA) firms provide audits of financial statements. But that does not mean all audits are created equal. Although there are accepted standards for the audit process (Generally Accepted Auditing Standards, or GAAS), the quality and accuracy of audit examination and reporting

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Forbes Names Gray, Gray & Gray to “America’s Best Tax and Accounting Firms” List for 2021

Canton, MA (December 9, 2020): Forbes magazine has named Gray, Gray & Gray, LLP to its list of America’s Best Tax and Accounting Firms for 2021. The firm was recognized as one of the most recommended firms for tax services in the U.S. Gray, Gray & Gray was also named to the 2020 Forbes list. This is the

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How You Can Use an SBA EIDL Loan

While much attention has been paid to the federal government’s Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) loans, the Small Business Administration’s Economic Injury Disaster Loan (EIDL) program has also been an important source of funding for small businesses during the COVID-19 pandemic. EIDL loans usually only provide assistance after natural disasters like tornadoes, wildfires or floods. But

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CPAs in Demand

By Jim DeLeo, CPA, MBA/MSTGray, Gray & Gray, LLP The COVID-19 pandemic and resulting economic disruption has seen unemployment rates, both nationally and locally, rise steeply. Unlike many previous economic downturns, the impact is being felt across the board, including traditionally “white collar” jobs. But certain occupations are proving to be, if not recession-proof, at

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The Importance of Cash Flow Management in a Time of Crisis

Although the U.S. economy is once again opening for business, the impact of the COVID-19 shutdown will have a lingering effect on businesses across virtually all industries. The acute disruption of “business as usual” will continue to make managing your company’s cash flow a top priority. Here are 11 tips for controlling and managing your

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Extended Deadlines for New Revenue Recognition and Lease Accounting Standards

Citing the global COVID-19 pandemic, the Financial Accounting Standards Board (FASB) has issued Accounting Standards Update (ASU) 2020-05, Revenue from Contracts with Customers (Topic 606) and Leases (Topic 842) Effective Dates for Certain Entities. ASU 2020-05 extends the effective date of the new revenue recognition and lease accounting standards for private companies and not-for-profit organizations

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