Congratulations, you have been selected for an audit! Those words are as likely as any to cause terror in the unlucky individual who reads them. The IRS may not phrase an invitation to participate in an audit exactly that way, but the gist is unmistakable: You are about to undergo an official examination of your tax return for at least one filing year. What should you do?
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Tidy Up Those Files: Here’s What You Need to Keep in 2019 (And Every Year)
“Where is that important document? I’m pretty sure we kept it…” If this sounds all too familiar, you’re not alone. Most organizations struggle with the burden of maintaining all the critical documents they will need to file taxes or complete an audit. And, of course, wondering whether or not you should hold on to a particular record only adds to the difficulty. The new year has just begun, so now is a perfect time to finally get those files in order. This time, though, you’ll have the advantage of knowing exactly what you need to keep.
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Common Single Audit Findings – Part 1: Allowable Costs
Many nonprofit organizations that receive grants from the federal government require a single audit for assurance that the organization is in compliance with the Uniform Guidance requirements. Quite often these audits result in one or more findings that the organization must address. Of the 12 compliance requirements, there are four under which most audit findings fall. These frequent trouble spots are allowable costs; procurement, suspension and debarment; reporting, and sub-recipient monitoring. This article is the first in a 4-part series that will focus on these common findings; here we will address allowable costs.
Preparing for the OMB Circular A-133: Are You Ready?
Do you work for a nonfederal entity? Does your organization receive federal grants and awards? Does your organization expend $750,000 or more in these awards in one fiscal year? If you answered yes to all of these questions, then your organization is subject to a single audit in accordance with the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) Circular A-133.
Enforcing Internal Controls to Prevent and Detect Fraud in Your Business
For business owners, occupational fraud can be one of the most dangerous threats to a company’s success. According to the Association of Certified Fraud Examiners, the median loss in a business fraud case is about $130,000, and this number is even higher for small businesses. However, don’t let the statistics scare you. Using the following preventive and detective internal controls, any business owner can take action to keep fraud at bay.
Audit season is right around the corner. Are you ready?
With the fiscal year end around the corner, what comes next? The annual audit, of course! With the stress of year-end closing weighing on your mind, the last thing you may want to think about is the challenge of going through an audit. This process tends to make everyone uneasy and can undoubtedly lead to extra work, but it doesn’t need to be an experience to dread.
What Should Your Company Know About Benefit Plan Audits?
Most business owners have heard of benefit plan audits, but many are unsure what these audits entail or even whether their company is required to have one. While the regulations surrounding benefit plans and related audits are complex, it is a relatively straightforward matter to determine your responsibilities under the law. Here’s what you need to know, in a nutshell.
Control the Audit Process
You decided you need to have an audit done, but now you are dreading the process completely. Below are six ideas on how to control the audit process to ensure completion of your goals and deliverables within the expected time frame.