Executive Compensation and Nonprofit Tax Risk: A 2026 Planning Reminder
Executive compensation is an important governance issue for nonprofit organizations. Competitive pay helps attract and retain effective leaders, but compensation decisions also carry tax, reporting, and reputational considerations. As organizations look ahead to 2026 planning, boards and leadership teams may benefit from revisiting how executive pay is reviewed
Model Risk Management After SR 26-2: A Practical Review for 2027 Planning
Model risk management has long been a core part of sound governance for financial institutions, but the expectations around it are changing. In April 2026, the Federal Reserve, OCC, and FDIC issued revised model risk management guidance through SR 26-2 and related agency releases. The guidance replaces SR 11-7 and SR 21-8 and places greater […]
Common Uniform Guidance Audit Issues for Smaller Organizations
Federal funding can create meaningful opportunities for smaller organizations, but it also brings added responsibility. The Uniform Guidance, found in 2 CFR Part 200, sets government-wide rules for federal awards, including administrative requirements, cost principles, and audit requirements. For smaller entities, the challenge is often not a lack of effort. It
Brady Martz Recognized as One of the Region’s 50 Best Places to Work for Third Consecutive Year
Top 100 nationally ranked and independently owned accounting and advisory services firm Brady Martz today announced that it has been selected as one of the region’s 50 Best Places to Work in 2026 by Prairie Business magazine. Each year, Prairie Business recognizes companies and organizations rated in areas including benefits, culture, and personal job satisfa
Charitable Solicitation Registration: What Nonprofits Should Know
For many nonprofits, fundraising is a central part of carrying out the mission. Annual appeals, online campaigns, event sponsorships, grant requests, and donor outreach all help support programs and services. But before an organization asks for contributions, it may need to consider charitable solicitation registration requirements. Charitable solicitatio
Section 1071 Reset: What Financial Institutions Should Do Before 2028
The CFPB’s May 1, 2026 final rule revised parts of Regulation B, subpart B, which implements Section 1071 of the Dodd-Frank Act for small business lending data collection. The rule amended coverage for certain financial institutions and credit transactions, changed certain data point requirements, and extended the compliance date to January 1, 2028. For
Year-End Audit Prep: Reducing Bottlenecks Before the Auditors Arrive
For many government finance teams, year-end audit prep begins long before auditors arrive for fieldwork. The quality of year-end preparation can influence how quickly questions are resolved, how many follow-up requests are needed, and how smoothly the overall process moves. A well-organized audit file does more than support compliance. It helps finance teams
Building Operating Reserves: How Much Is Enough?
Operating reserves play an important role in helping organizations stay financially stable through uncertainty. Whether an organization is responding to delayed funding, unexpected repairs, revenue shortfalls, rising costs, or shifts in service demand, reserves provide flexibility when timing and cash flow do not line up as planned. For many leaders, the
FDIC Digital Signage and Non-Deposit Disclosures: Start the 2027 Countdown
The FDIC has finalized updates to its official digital sign and non-deposit signage requirements, with a compliance date of April 1, 2027. While that date may feel distant, banks know how quickly digital projects can become crowded with vendor timelines, testing issues, approval steps, and competing priorities. The final rule applies to FDIC-insured financial i