Q&A Over Coffee

In this episode, Olsen Thielen's Not For Profit practice leaders and Audit Principals Dan Owens and Pat Powers share proven strategies for managing nonprofit organizations during times of economic uncertainty. They discuss the biggest challenges facing nonprofits today, how recent changes in federal and state funding are impacting organizations, and practical budgeting recommendations for maintaining stability. The conversation also covers effective communication strategies for engaging with board members, staff, and donors during challenging periods, the importance of regular financial health assessments, and key metrics that deserve closer monitoring.

With the recent passing of the "One Big Beautiful Bill" on July 4th, our team revisits the bill, the latest updates, common misconceptions we’ve been hearing, and the major takeaways for listeners. Join us as once again our host, Tom Pesch and Tax Principals Matt Klein and Charlie Sparks, break down these tax components of the bill and discuss how these changes are going to affect businesses and individual taxpayers. The content of this podcast is for informational purposes only. We encourage our listeners to consult with a qualified professional for advice tailored to their specific circumstances.

This episode was recorded on Monday, June 16th, 2025. The “One Big Beautiful Bill” and related topics covered in this episode include discussions about legislative policies that are still in process. Our host, Tom Pesch, is joined by Tax Principals Matt Klein and Charlie Sparks to break down the tax components of the bill and discuss how these changes would affect businesses and individual taxpayers. The information provided in this podcast is for informational purposes only, and we encourage all listeners to continue to monitor the current status and inclusions of the bill as it progresses through legislation.

Our new series, Flights, will present complex topics in a concise, easy-to-digest format through a series of short episodes, providing clear and actionable insights. Our first topic is Fraud, which will be covered by our Certified Fraud Examiners Andrea Addo and Adam Hennen. In part four of our Flights: Fraud series, Adam and Andrea cover inventory and asset fraud. They cover several signs of inventory fraud beyond just discovering a missing item.

Our new series, Flights, will present complex topics in a concise, easy-to-digest format through a series of short episodes, providing clear and actionable insights. Our first topic is Fraud, which will be covered by our Certified Fraud Examiners Andrea Addo and Adam Hennen. In part three of our Flights: Fraud series, Adam and Andrea cover fraudulent disbursements and billing schemes. They provide numerous examples of these types of fraud and analyze how the perpetrators successfully executed them.

In part two of our Flights: Fraud series, Adam and Andrea cover cash theft. They share several stories that showcase many angles of cash theft and how it can be caught and broken down. "Skimming" is cash theft on a transaction before it reaches the company. "Larsony" is when a sale is recorded but the cash get stolen afterward. If you haven't yet, check out part one on our Q&A Over Coffee page: Fraud 101.

Our new series, Flights, will present complex topics in a concise, easy-to-digest format through a series of short episodes, providing clear and actionable insights. Our first topic is Fraud, which will be covered by our Certified Fraud Examiners Andrea Addo and Adam Hennen. For this first flight, we will go over the basics of Fraud. Who can commit fraud, what it looks like in smaller organizations, some warning signs to look out for, and more.

This episode was recorded on Wednesday, January 15, 2025. The topics covered in this episode include discussions about economic and legislative policies that are continuously being updated. The information in this podcast is for informational purposes only. It is not intended to be professional legal, financial, or accounting advice. As always, we recommend seeking professional guidance for additional questions.

Do you live in a different state from where you work? Do you have residency in multiple states? How do you know which state to file income taxes in? In this episode, we bring on tax directors Nikki Bocock and Zach Deo to answer these questions and share more information regarding state tax residency. You'll learn about the 180-day rule, what you decide to have as the address on your driver's license/ID, and even your community relationships and how these tie into where you file your taxes.

In our latest episode, our Tax Director, Charlie Sparks, shares his top tax planning strategies for the upcoming year. With just two months remaining in the current year, Charlie recommends that it's the perfect moment to kickstart your tax planning, especially if you're a business owner. From important tax law adjustments to potential tax credits, deductions, and various opportunities for individuals and businesses to maximize their returns, there's a lot to consider this season. Our team of experts is here to ensure that no valuable details are missed as we assist you in preparing for next year's tax planning.