May 2023 Cerini Connection Topic: What You Need To Know To Create a Successful Cyber Program Join Shari Diamond and guest speakers Brian Busto, CEO and Joseph Horowitz, Director of Compliance and Audit of Stetson CyberGroup for our monthly webinar series helping...

Documentation of the rationale for the selection of a vendor and their goods and services should be maintained and included as a part of the internal control procedures at any district. For auditors, documentation is paramount to show that goods and services were...

Building a strong non-profit organization requires effective leadership, starting with the board of directors. The board of directors is tasked with providing strategic direction to the organization and ensuring the organization is operating in accordance with its...

Proposals and cost allocation plans in the light of auditor’s independence requirements. The Government Accountability Office (GAO), on January 25, 2002, issued an amendment to Government Auditing Standards (1994 revision), Amendment No. 3, Independence, which...

Succession planning is an essential process for any business, including non-profit organizations. It is the process of identifying and developing internal talent to fill key leadership positions when they become vacant due to retirement, resignation, or any other...

Collaboration is a powerful tool that can help nonprofit organizations achieve their goals and make a real impact in the communities they serve. Nonprofits that collaborate effectively can share resources, knowledge, and expertise, and build strong relationships with...

“Like the ripples from a stone tossed into the pond from the water’s edge, the effects of our choices extend infinitely outward. Even the smallest of acts reverberates in the ears of unwritten histories.” Justin Young For Silicon Valley Bank, the nation’s 16th largest...

Audits of Non-Profit Organizations Cerini Short In this short, Lauren Grandinetti, Supervisor discusses nonprofit audits and how to prepare for one.

Nonprofit organizations play a crucial role in providing services and support to communities and individuals in need. As a nonprofit leader, it is essential to ensure that your organization is financially stable and transparent to donors and stakeholders. One...

One of the first relief plans issued by the federal government as part of the CARES Act was the employee retention tax credit or ERTC. Since it was initially released during 2020, there have been many changes to the credit that have made it a bit more accessible for...