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VIDEO Q&A for Subscribers: May 2026
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VIDEO Q&A for Subscribers: May 2026

Ben and Mike answer questions from subscribers about how often nonprofits should consider changing investment advisors, the distinction between Board and officer positions, helping your Board and staff to focus more on future planning, navigating state employment laws with remote employees, and the narrow benefits of 501(c)(3) status for foreign NGOs.

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VIDEO Q&A for Subscribers: April 2026
Videos, Video Q&As, Subscribers-Only A. Michael Gellman (CPA, CGMA) & Benjamin Takis Videos, Video Q&As, Subscribers-Only A. Michael Gellman (CPA, CGMA) & Benjamin Takis

VIDEO Q&A for Subscribers: April 2026

Ben and Mike answer questions from subscribers about addressing audit findings related to funding concentration risks, whether to address ownership of intellectual property in employment agreements, improving compliance with rules for using corporate credit cards, and whether the Board of Directors has responsibilities after an organization’s dissolution.

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VIDEO Q&A for Subscribers: January 2026
Subscribers-Only, Videos, Video Q&As A. Michael Gellman (CPA, CGMA) & Benjamin Takis Subscribers-Only, Videos, Video Q&As A. Michael Gellman (CPA, CGMA) & Benjamin Takis

VIDEO Q&A for Subscribers: January 2026

Ben and Mike answer questions from subscribers about the pros and cons of receiving a modified audit opinion vs. delaying completion of the audit, whether the Board of a membership organization owe fiduciary duties to the members or to the mission, the use of non-disparagement language in severance agreements, and how better understand an organization's finances.

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VIDEO Q&A for Subscribers: December 2025
Subscribers-Only, Videos, Video Q&As A. Michael Gellman (CPA, CGMA) & Benjamin Takis Subscribers-Only, Videos, Video Q&As A. Michael Gellman (CPA, CGMA) & Benjamin Takis

VIDEO Q&A for Subscribers: December 2025

Ben and Mike answer questions from subscribers about documenting Executive Director performance in committee minutes, whether tax-exempt status can be transferred to another organization, addressing audit findings related to handling of restricted funds, how new nonprofits should fill out Form W-9, and whether new nonprofits should file a Form 990 for the first short tax year.

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