To assist not-for-profit entities and their auditors, the AICPA has released a new white paper addressing the fair value measurement of financial assets and liabilities for which there is no market.

Upgrading your association's website is a process that can often be stressful, costly and time-intensive. If you're considering a redesign because you don't like the look and feel of your current website, it's important that you first take a step back. You should determine exactly how you want to engage your members and what services you want to provide to them online. By doing so, you will be in a much better position to tackle the project-and build better member relationships and drive revenue upon its completion. Read more...

Non-profits, like most modern organizations, handle significant amounts of sensitive information - which often residesin electronic form on Internet-connected computers and networks. Donor details, information about programs run and people receiving aid, employee and payroll records, and many other forms of data are all of significant value to criminals.