In this NFP Online Journal blog post, we break down some key considerations around the Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) and double dipping related to federal, state, local and private funding.

A number of community funds have been established to provide grants to not-for-profit organizations affected by the outbreak and those helping to combat it. Find out if your organization is eligible or how you can donate to these funds!

COVID-19 relief funds for not-for-profit organizations

Our Baker Tilly not-for-profit (NFP) industry team leaders have compiled some information to help NFPs develop sound financial strategies during the COVID-19 crisis.

COVID-19: key areas of financial focus for not-for-profit organizations 

Kevin specializes in assurance and compliance services, providing our clients with in-depth knowledge of technical U.S. GAAP accounting and compliance under the Uniform Guidance. He works with a broad range of industries, particularly not-for-profit, consumer goods, and technology. In addition, Kevin has experience assisting our clients in the professional services, life science, gaming, private schools, and real estate industries.

Kevin is a partner with over 10 years of experience providing assurance and compliance services.

Bachelor of Science in business administration and accounting
California Polytechnic State University, San Luis Obispo (San Luis Obispo, California)

Oversees financial statement audits, reviews and compilation engagements 

Assists clients with ASC 606 revenue recognition compliance 

Specializes in assurance engagements for not-for-profit organizations and privately-held middle market companies 

Former experience as a forensic accountant and outsourced controller 

American Institute of Certified Public Accountants (AICPA) 

California Society of Certified Public Accountants (CalCPA) 

Finance Committee Member of the San Francisco Arts Education Project 

Presented on various topics for CalCPA, OSC2, and LeadingAge 

Guest lecturer at the University of San Francisco 

ASC 606 (Revenue Recognition) Insurance Organization Services

Baker Tilly is a proud sponsor of the 2021 Resource Center for Religious Institutes (RCRI) Virtual National Conference.  Attend our session virtually Fraud is everywhere – how to be aware and well protected Wednesday, Oct. 27, 9:15 - 10:45a.m. ET In this session, we will share trending fraud examples and hold an interactive session presenting quick solutions to optimize protection for organizations of all sizes. Our team will walk through before-and-after examples of enhanced accounting systems that have helped prevent against current fraud types without additional expense or employees. We will also discuss best practices for raising and discussing the risk of fraud with boards and other stakeholders.  Presented by: Krista Pankop, CPA Baker Tilly Partner, Not-for-profit Laurie Horvath, CPA Baker Tilly Partner, Not-for-profit Ellen Labita, CPA Baker Tilly Partner, Not-for-profit Kevin O’Connell, CPA Baker Tilly Partner, Not-for-profit Timothy Schroeder St. Lawrence Seminary For more information, visit the 2021 RCRI National Conference website.

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