NIL Deals Can Create Real Tax Responsibilities
Name, image, and likeness opportunities have opened new doors for student-athletes. From brand endorsements and social media promotions to camps, appearances, and merchandise agreements, NIL income can be an exciting way for athletes to benefit from their hard work and visibility. But with that income comes a responsibility many young athletes and familie
Did Anything Slip Through? A Free Forum Built to Help Bankers Find Out
Ask a compliance officer how many new rules, guidance updates, and enforcement actions crossed their desk this year, and you may hear an honest answer: “I’m not entirely sure I caught them all.” That is understandable. Financial institutions are monitoring developments across AML, BSA, lending, deposits, and other compliance areas, often with limite
Federal Grant Policy Updates: Turning Uniform Guidance Changes into Better Procedures
Federal grant compliance is easier to manage when policies and daily procedures stay aligned. Recent updates to the Uniform Guidance, including revisions to 2 CFR Part 200 and related federal financial assistance rules, took effect on October 1, 2024. These updates give organizations an opportunity to do more than revise policy language. They create a […
Year-End ALM Checkup: Deposits, Liquidity, and Rate-Sensitive Earnings
As banks move toward year-end planning, asset-liability management deserves a fresh look. Interest rate pressure, changing deposit behavior, funding costs, and securities positioning continue to shape earnings and liquidity conversations. The FDIC’s 2026 Risk Review points to funding, interest rates, liquidity, net interest margins, deposit growth, and wholes
A Beginner’s Guide to GASB Standards for New Finance Directors
Stepping into a finance director role for a city, county, school district, or other public entity comes with a long list of responsibilities. Among the most important is understanding how Governmental Accounting Standards Board standards shape financial reporting. GASB establishes accounting and financial reporting standards for U.S. state and local governments
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