compliance
18 articles
Preparing for Grant Audits
Grant audit preparation for nonprofits: how to get ready for single audits, funder reviews, and internal audit requests without rebuilding reports in spreadsheets.
Compliance & AuditCost Allocation Methods Explained
Understand different methods for allocating shared costs across multiple grants.
Allocations & TransactionsTracking Restricted vs Unrestricted Funds
Understand the difference between restricted and unrestricted funds and how to track them properly.
Compliance & AuditMaintaining Audit-Ready Documentation
Learn best practices for organizing and maintaining documentation that's always ready for review.
Compliance & AuditReviewing and Approving Allocations
Learn the workflow for reviewing, approving, and correcting grant allocations.
Allocations & TransactionsTracking Grant Milestones and Deadlines
Learn how to set up and track important grant milestones, reporting deadlines, and deliverables.
Grant ManagementNonprofit Month-End Close Checklist
A comprehensive month-end close checklist designed for nonprofits managing grants, restricted funds, and funder reporting requirements.
Compliance & AuditFASB ASU 2016-14 Reporting in QuickBooks Online
FASB ASU 2016-14 changed nonprofit financial reporting. Learn how to generate compliant statements from QuickBooks Online data.
Compliance & AuditWhat is Modified Total Direct Cost (MTDC)? Complete Guide
MTDC is the most common base for calculating indirect costs on federal grants. Learn exactly what it includes, what's excluded, and how to calculate it.
Compliance & AuditSingle Audit Requirements Explained (2026 Guide)
If your nonprofit spends $1,000,000 or more in federal awards, you need a Single Audit. Learn what that means and how to prepare.
Compliance & AuditGrant Compliance Checklist for Nonprofits
Stay compliant with your grants using this comprehensive checklist covering documentation, allowable costs, reporting, and federal requirements.
Compliance & AuditGrant Closeout Process: Complete Guide
Closing a grant properly is just as important as managing it. Learn the complete closeout process to stay compliant and maintain funder relationships.
Grant ManagementHow to Allocate Expenses Across Multiple Grants
When one expense benefits multiple grants, how do you split it fairly and compliantly? This guide covers allocation methods and best practices.
Grant ManagementTime and Effort Reporting for Federal Grants
Master federal time and effort reporting requirements—from personnel activity reports to semi-annual certifications and everything auditors expect.
Compliance & AuditFunding Shares, Matching, and Cost Share Tracking for Grants
Understand funding shares, match, cost share, in-kind contributions, program income, and how to track them in GrantLink without rebuilding QuickBooks.
Grant ManagementSubaward Management and Monitoring for Nonprofits
Master subaward management as a pass-through entity—from subrecipient vs. contractor determination to monitoring, risk assessment, and federal compliance.
Grant ManagementGrant Risk Assessment: Best Practices for Nonprofits
Master grant risk assessment—identifying potential issues before they become problems and developing strategies to protect your organization and funding.
Grant ManagementUniform Guidance 2024+ Update for Nonprofits
Key federal compliance threshold changes you should apply now: Single Audit, MTDC, and de minimis updates.
Compliance & Audit