Matthew Burke

The Role of Data Analytics in Nonprofit Decision-Making

Nonprofit organizations, driven by their altruistic missions, often grapple with multifaceted challenges in achieving their goals. In today’s era of data abundance, the role of data analytics in nonprofit decision-making has surged in importance. Data analytics offers...

Nonprofit Technology Trends to Watch in 2024: Navigating the Digital Frontier

In the fast-paced world of nonprofits, staying ahead of technology trends is essential for organizations striving to make a lasting impact. As we approach 2024, several key technology trends are set to shape the nonprofit sector, influencing everything from...

Current Expected Credit Loss – Business

Is anyone else tired of the accounting regulations constantly changing? In the past few years, we’ve had to deal with an overhaul of revenue recognition rules, “clarifying” (confusing) defined benefit plan pronouncements, enhanced disclosure requirements for many...

Important OMIG Update: August 2023

Important Update! The Office of the Medicaid Inspector General (OMIG) has updated its Self-Disclosure Program to offer two reporting pathways for Medicaid entities to address overpaid funds.

Current Expected Credit Loss (CECL) – Construction

Is anyone else tired of the accounting regulations constantly changing? In the past few years, construction companies have had to deal with an overhaul of revenue recognition rules, “clarifying” (confusing) defined benefit plan pronouncements, enhanced disclosure...

Current Expected Credit Loss (CECL)

Is anyone else tired of the accounting regulations constantly changing? In the past few years, nonprofits have had to deal with an overhaul of revenue recognition rules, “clarifying” (confusing) contributions pronouncements, enhanced disclosure requirements for...

30 Years of Connecting with Cerini & Associates, LLP

Celebrate Cerini & Associates, LLP's 30th Anniversary with Ken Cerini, Founder & Managing Partner! Today, we celebrate a milestone: the 30th Anniversary of Cerini & Associates, LLP. From a humble garage start-up to a leading firm with seven partners and...

New York State Forward Loan Fund 2

In an effort to support the economic recovery and revitalization of businesses in New York State, Governor Kathy Hochul announced the launch of the New York Forward Loan Fund 2. This program allocates $150 million to provide flexible loans to eligible businesses for...

NFP Update 2023 Part IV Track A: Nonprofit Accounting Update

2023 Nonprofit Update Part IV Track A Nonprofit Accounting Update Cerini & Associates, LLP, a leader in providing accounting, auditing, and consulting services to nonprofits, held their virtual 2023 annual Nonprofit Update conference on July 28, 2023. The world...

Nonprofit Succession Planning

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...
PROVIDER RELIEF FUND COMPLIANCE

PROVIDER RELIEF FUND COMPLIANCE

In the midst of the COVID-19 pandemic, through the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security (CARES) Act and the Paycheck Protection Program and Health Care Enhancement Act (PPPCHE), the federal government allocated $178 billion in payments to be distributed...

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Navigating Effectiveness

Navigating Effectiveness

During July 2020, Charity Navigator launched the Encompass Rating System. The purpose of Encompass was to provide improved comparability of differently sized nonprofit organizations, and to provide a more comprehensive assessment of the overall effectiveness of nonprofit organizations.

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2020 Financial Accounting Standards Board (FASB) Update

2020 Financial Accounting Standards Board (FASB) Update

The Financial Accounting Standards Board (FASB) recently issued revised implementation dates for two major accounting standards changes. These major changes will undoubtedly bring challenges to private companies, smaller public companies, and nonprofit organizations...

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How to Compete with Large Hospital Groups

How to Compete with Large Hospital Groups

Consolidation in the healthcare industry continues unabated as national and regional hospital groups continue to increase their breadth of offerings by acquiring other groups, standalone hospitals, physician practices, home health agencies, senior living communities,...

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Changes May Be Coming to A Retirement Plan Near You

Changes May Be Coming to A Retirement Plan Near You

New legislation impacting small business retirement plans could soon become law and affect you. The House of Representatives version, the Setting Every Community up for Retirement Enhancement Act of 2019 (SECURE), and the Senate version, the Retirement Enhancement and...

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New York State Budget Update

New York State Budget Update

The New York State 2020 Budget has been announced, and its provisions have far-reaching ramifications on the general public and nonprofit organizations. While most headlines focus on congestion pricing tolls, infrastructure spending, the MTA, the plastic bag ban, and...

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