http://cfoacademyonline.org Thu, 12 Aug 2010 16:48:30 +0000 http://backend.userland.com/rss092 en Title: CFO Academy May Meeting: CFO Toolkit - Options for Survival in a Volatile EconomyLocation: Yanni's Mediterranean Bar & Grill Link out: Click hereDescription: Join us on Wednesday, May 19, as we will bring together a Banker, a Venture Capitalist, and an Economist for a Panel Discussion regarding how ... http://cfoacademyonline.org/?p=278 Title: Plug-In to the Power - Central New Mexico QuickBooks Users ConferenceLocation: Alb Marriott Pyramid HotelLink out: Click hereDescription: Meyners + Company is excited to host the first annual Central New Mexico QuickBooks® Users Conference! This conference is about tapping into the real power of QuickBooks. It’s about fully employing ... http://cfoacademyonline.org/?p=277 More than 150 private foundations invested with Bernard Madoff, and their losses have forced several charities to close. But the effects of this investment travesty could live on. The IRS is looking into whether excise taxes apply to private foundations and their board members who placed up to 100% of their ... http://cfoacademyonline.org/?p=191 The IRS has had to come up with a plan to determine how many of the 650,000 tax-exempt organizations in its master file are still in existence.  Because organizations with gross receipts under $25,000 aren’t required to file, the IRS isn’t sure which charities are still in existence but under ... http://cfoacademyonline.org/?p=187 If you sponsor a 403(b) plan, you now have a little more time to get a written policy in place. When 403(b) plan regulations were finalized in July 2007, plan sponsors were required to put in place a written plan of the requirements by Jan. 1, 2009. The IRS now says ... http://cfoacademyonline.org/?p=185 The IRS is continuing its education and enforcement program on political campaign activities by nonprofits. It’s reminding charities that, as the Internal Revenue Code states, they aren’t allowed to participate in, or intervene in, any political campaigning on behalf of, or in opposition to, any candidate in public office. Nonprofit ... http://cfoacademyonline.org/?p=181 What's the best way to hold a real estate title? The wrong ownership form can increase legal liability, enlarge your tax burden, and subject an estate to probate. In contrast, choosing the right ownership form can reduce red tape while improving a property's profitability. This article discusses the different options ... http://cfoacademyonline.org/?p=180 As the weak economy continues, real estate investors are taking a hard look at ways to maximize the profitability of property management. While some developers delve into management themselves, others are focusing their search on streamlined processes and cost-cutting measures. Fortunately, smart strategies exist that can help to achieve these ... http://cfoacademyonline.org/?p=177 As the green building movement continues to take center stage, so do green leases. Through a green lease, landlords and tenants are "bound" to help ensure that high-performance buildings meet and exceed their intended "green" goals. Although specifications vary, a number of characteristics are emerging as likely components in green ... http://cfoacademyonline.org/?p=173 Source:  WG&L Accounting & Compliance Alert Checkpoint In recent weeks there have been faint rumblings of recovery in the U.S. economy, but some economists are cautious about saying the recovery is nigh. In their view, the jury is still out about the benefits of the administration's stimulus package. They also expect ... http://cfoacademyonline.org/?p=170