Who would defraud a kids’ organization? The answer, unfortunately, is that trusted adults sometimes steal from not-for-profits benefiting children. Youth sports leagues and teams, for example, are ripe for fraud. Cash transactions are common, and coaches and board members usually
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Do You Need to Redeem Your Series EE Savings Bonds?
By Hanh Duong
You may have Series EE savings bonds that were bought many years ago. Perhaps you store them in a file cabinet or safe deposit box and rarely think about them. You may wonder how the interest you earn on EE…
How Data Analytics Impact Employee Benefits
By PKF Texas
Jen: This is the PKF Texas Entrepreneur’s Playbook. I’m Jen Lemanski, and I’m here again with Kristin Ryan, Audit Senior Manager and one of the faces of PKF Texas’ Employee Benefit Plan team. Kristin, welcome back to the…
New Guidance on Opportunity Zone Program for Investors
By PKF Texas
The opportunity zone tax incentive program received a new set of proposed regulations from the U.S. Department of the Treasury. PKF Texas Tax Director, Martin Euson, published another article on the Houston Business Journal website, expanding on previously published articles…
Does Your Not-for-Profit Need Registration in Different States?
Many not-for-profit organizations use fundraising methods which cross boundaries of different states. If your not-for-profit is one of them, it may need registration in multiple jurisdictions.
But keep in mind that registration requirements vary — sometimes dramatically — from state…
Tax Credits for Higher Education You Should Know About
By Thang Ngo
We all know the cost for higher education is expensive. The latest figures from the College Board show that the average annual cost of tuition and fees was $10,230 for in-state students at public four-year universities — and $35,830 for…
Coming Up: Houston Energy Breakfast Fall 2019 Edition
By PKF Texas
The fall Houston Energy Breakfast from KCA is on Friday, September 20, 2019 at the Norris Conference Center. PKF Texas is once again proud to be the Networking Sponsor of this event.
Continuing the conversations in “Evolving in the…
Recap: Employee Health & Wellness Seminar with DHS Group and USI
By PKF Texas
Following our July 16th employee benefit plan seminar, PKF Texas hosted “Employee Health & Wellness: Using Data Analytics to Improve Employee Engagement, Productivity and Reduce Costs.” Audit Senior Manager, Kristin Ryan, CPA, moderated the panel, which included:
- Rabih Suki, Founder,
…
Finding a Lender for Your Not-for-Profit Can be Tough…
Borrowing isn’t just for businesses. Many not-for-profits borrow money for major capital purchases, new program funding and even to manage current cash flow. But if you’re hoping to borrow, it’s important to understand that there are likely to be obstacles…
Key Q4 Tax Deadlines Businesses and Employers Need to Know
By Eli Pando
Here are some of the key tax deadlines affecting businesses and other employers during the fourth quarter of 2019.
Keep in mind that this list isn’t all-inclusive, so there may be additional deadlines that apply to you.
October 15
If…