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About BKD Not-for-Profit & Government Group
BKD Not-for-Profit & Government Group is the consultant of choice for more than 1,500 not-for-profit organizations and government entities nationwide. A division of BKD, LLP, one of the nation’s 10 largest CPA and advisory firms, our Group is committed to providing solutions that will help you achieve your mission.
Our commitment is expressed through BKD’s team of accountants, auditors, tax advisors, technology professionals and consultants with government and not-for-profit experience.
We also are committed to our communities. Locally, we contribute to and support many not-for-profit and public sector initiatives. Our BKD Foundation provides financial support and volunteer time in each BKD location to charitable projects benefiting these communities.Helpful Web Sites
BKD Not-for-Profit & Government Group helps more than 1,500 not-for-profit organizations and governmental entities achieve their missions and maintain transparent financial accountability to their donors, members, clients, fund sources and other constituencies.
Our Group includes accountants, auditors, tax advisors and technology professionals who have specialized knowledge of the issues affecting your type of organization.
The solutions below apply generally to all types of not-for-profits and governmental entities. For more specific solutions we provide, go to:
We have been totally satisfied with BKD. There is not one thing they have done that we have not been happy with. The staff has been excellent, and they are always available, accessible and quick. Going with BKD has been one of the best moves we’ve ever made.
— Dr. Earl D. Brooks II, President
Tri-State University
Angola, Indiana
Tri-State University
Angola, Indiana
Not-for-Profits
Colleges & Universities
Foundations
Membership Organizations
Religious Organizations
Government
Colleges & Universities
BKD Not-for-Profit & Government Group Webcast Series
For additional information or to register for these informative one-hour webcasts, see our webcast series.Financial
Taxpayers, donors and customers trust you will be responsible stewards of their taxes and gifts and expect you to operate in a responsible manner. Accounting is our business, and our financial assurance and compliance solutions can help you:- Understand and implement new accounting standards
- Establish financial controls and reporting systems
- Comply with Office of Management and Budget Circulars
- Earn a Certificate of Achievement for Excellence in Financial Reporting
- Form for-profit subsidiaries
- Apply for and maintain tax-exempt status
- Avoid intermediate sanctions or private inurements
- Resolve multistate tax issues
- Address unrelated business income issues
- Comply with arbitrage provisions
Outsourcing
Not-for-profits and governmental entities experience the ebbs and flows of the business cycle like any company. Risk management, new programs to manage, the loss of a key staff member or a budget cut can quickly put undue pressure on your personnel. Leverage our expertise to help you:
When the BKD team presented the audit results to our board of trustees, I introduced them by saying, 'Very few people have a passion for audits, but these people do.' They have a passion for getting the details right and asking the questions that need to be asked.
— Bill Clair, Vice President of Finance
MidAmerica Nazarene University
Olathe, Kansas
MidAmerica Nazarene University
Olathe, Kansas
- Generate periodic financial reports
- Fill gap left by departed financial officer
- Monitor subrecipient/grantee compliance with financial and/or program requirements
- Improve financial aid or development programs
- Prepare trust tax returns
- Perform internal audits
Operations
Whether applying technology tools to gain operational efficiency or facilitating a board retreat, BKD can help you:- Develop budgets and cash-flow projections
- Measure the true cost of programs
- Build case for rate adjustments
- Provide board development tools and resources
- Design performance management systems and
compensation and benefit programs - Measure outcomes to build accountability
- Implement process improvements
Growth
Not-for-profits must constantly look for growth strategies to deliver services and achieve their mission. You can benefit from strategies that increase your donor base, enhance investment returns and diversify funding sources.Governments can benefit from growth strategies that take advantage of rate adjustments, charge appropriate fees for services and consider privatization options and partnerships to deliver and expand services. Let BKD help you:
- Think and plan strategically
- Establish performance-based contracts with service providers
- Investigate privatization options
- Structure bond offerings and comply with regulations
- Perform feasibility studies and due diligence
- Evaluate merger and acquisition opportunities
- Develop planned-giving programs
- Explore alternative revenue sources
- Develop gift acceptance policies
BKD Technologies
The right technology solution can help simplify the often complicated financial management processes of not-for-profit and governmental entities. BKD Technologies offers market-leading software solutions and implementation, training and support assistance to help streamline essential functions of your organization such as:- Budgeting
- Allocation
- Reporting and tracking
- Compliance
- Audit preparation
- Security
- Human resources
For More Information
Contact your BKD advisor or:Debi Ladyman
BKD Not-for-Profit & Government Group Leader
888.476.7258
