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New GAAP for Leases and Who Needs to Apply It

Renner Business News; December 15, 2022 — Joan M. Renner, CPA, CGMA For years, you’ve been hearing about the new accounting principles that change how organizations account for leases. Although accounting standard setters have postponed the effective date of these requirements for years, there’s no more delay.  The new standard, contained in Accounting Standards Codification … Continued

Time to Prepare for 1099 Filing

Renner Business News; December 8, 2022 — Paul Kentes, Manager Whether you are a business owner, employer, self-employed, the director of a nonprofit organization, or in charge of an estate or trust, getting ready for 1099 season is probably at the bottom of your list of things to do. With the holidays quickly approaching, adding … Continued

Charitable IRA Distributions Offer Donors Tax Benefits

Renner Nonprofit News; December 2, 2022—Joan M. Renner, CPA, CGMA Donors make the charity world go around, supporting important mission-related impact with their time, talent and treasures. Your donors don’t expect a reward, but you can thank them by passing along this valuable tax information. In the right situation, a donor’s charitable support can also … Continued

The CARES Act—Help for Small Businesses and Nonprofits Amid COVID-19

Renner Business News; April 4, 2020—Joan M. Renner, CPA, CGMA The CARES Act is still very new and, in some ways, its application is still being worked out.  However, business owners and nonprofit leaders should gain familiarity with the CARES Act to determine which provisions can help them, including: The Paycheck Protection Program, Emergency Economic … Continued

New Law Allows PPP Second Draw for Hard-Hit Charities

Renner Nonprofit News; January 13, 2021—Joan M. Renner, CPA, CGMA The Consolidated Appropriations Act of 2021 (CAA) includes a number of provisions to help small employers affected by the pandemic. One of the biggest features is the expansion of the Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) originally created by the CARES Act.  The new law extends the time … Continued

New Law Expands PPP to Many Associations

Renner Nonprofit News; January 12, 2021—Joan M. Renner, CPA, CGMA The Consolidated Appropriations Act of 2021 (CAA) includes a number of provisions to help small employers affected by the pandemic. One of the biggest features is the expansion of the Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) originally created by the CARES Act.   The new law extends the time … Continued

New Act Extends Emergency Leave Credit for Employers—Including Nonprofits

Renner Nonprofit News; January 11, 2021—Joan M. Renner, CPA, CGMA The Consolidated Appropriations Act of 2021 (CAA) includes a number of provisions to help small employers affected by the pandemic. If you have had employees who were unable to work due to COVID-19 illness, quarantine or school closings, the Families First Coronavirus Response Act (FFCRA) funds up … Continued

Joan Renner Recognized for Women’s Leadership

Renner Firm News; November 2, 2020 The Virginia Society of CPAs (VSCPA) champions the accomplishments of women in the accounting profession and has created the Women to Watch Awards for established and emerging female leaders in the accounting profession. Winners will be recognized at the second annual Women’s Leadership Forum in December. In 1898, when … Continued

More Support for Small Businesses and Nonprofits in the CARES Act

Renner Business News; April 1, 2020 The Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security (CARES) Act includes provisions to make it easier for employers to help their employees during the COVID-19 crisis. It also supports charitable giving by corporations able to help others and accelerates deductions for businesses that are experiencing business losses. Employee Retention Credit … Continued