Ask the Experts: What’s a WISP?
A “WISP” is a Written Information Security Program – documentation of the network and data storage security policies and procedures for any for-profit or nonprofit organization.
In March of 2010 the new privacy laws went into effect in Massachusetts...
Health Savings Accounts in 2012 – More Attractive for Employees?
By Patrick J. Haraden, Longfellow Benefits
Health Savings Accounts (HSAs) will be more attractive to employees in 2012 thanks to a projected increase in the allowed amounts for contributions, as well as the continued implementation of the Patient...
Where Will Your Organization be in Five Years? Lessons Learned from Charter School Finance
AMS Consultant Bill Manburg has worked with the finance and accounting teams for several Massachusetts charter schools over the last decade, and talks about the lessons that finance executives in any industry can learn from these schools....
Lessons from Connecting Companies and Capital: Mentors and Advisors
While the IPO market seems to be showing some early signs of opening up, today’s entrepreneurs still face a tighter capital market, tougher M&A and IPO valuations, and investors are looking for not only revenue but leading market key performance...
Featured Nonprofit: Root Capital
Root Capital is a nonprofit social investment fund that focuses on rural communities in the developing world. They provide capital, financial education, and market connections to small and growing businesses that build sustainable livelihoods and...
Upcoming Reporting Deadlines: May 2011
For businesses and organizations with a June 30 fiscal year, now is the time to plan for year-end cut-off. Look closely at transactions in June through August to ensure they are captured in the correct fiscal year. This will make audit and...
Getting the Best Valuation for your Company
The first quarter of 2011 was the busiest mergers and acquisitions market in the past four years. Interest rates were low, and buyers were looking to gain market share, enter new markets or, simply grow. The IPO window is showing signs...