- March 10, 2017
If your not-for-profit solicits funds online or uses other fundraising methods that cross state boundaries, it may need to register in multiple jurisdictions.
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- February 9, 2017
Olsen Thielen is happy to announce that one of our Tax Principals, Scott Hoyles, has been awarded the Accredited in Business Valuation (ABV) designation from the American Institute of Certified Public Accountants (AICPA).
- January 18, 2017
Not-for-profit organizations are constantly trying to recruit and retain quality members for their board of directors (board). An ingredient for a quality board is diversity in ideology and thought process. One easy way to create a diverse culture within a board is to recruit and retain young professionals.
- January 18, 2017
Form 990 is the form the Internal Revenue Service requires each tax-exempt organization to file yearly. Form 990 is a public document that anyone can review, including possible donors, lenders, and potential future board members. So, instead of just trying to get it filed with the least amount of effort
- November 15, 2016
Olsen Thielen & Co. Ltd. is proud to be celebrating our 95th anniversary year. The firm was founded in 1921 on the belief that personal attention, trust, and quality service were the key elements to helping our clients succeed.
- October 29, 2016
Olsen Thielen is pleased to announce that Adam Hennen, CPA, has been elected Principal, effective September 1, 2016.
- October 29, 2016
We are pleased to announce that Andrea Addo was elected Principal of the firm, effective September 1, 2016.
- October 29, 2016
Tom retired from Olsen Thielen as a Principal and shareholder on September 1, 2016, after a long and distinguished career.
- August 8, 2016
Reports of security breaches occur on a daily basis, and no company wants to see their name in the headlines as a result. Are you prepared in the event that it happens to you? A security plan will help to mitigate some of the risks and protect your assets, and
- July 7, 2016
It’s no secret that a major key to success for nonprofit organizations lies with the strength of its volunteer board of directors. Board engagement is a practice that many nonprofit entities both strive for and struggle to maintain.
- June 27, 2016
We see many organizations requesting SOC reports from their business partners due to a corporate compliance mandate. It appears to be a default company request even though the business relationship may not fit the purpose and scope of a SOC report.
- June 21, 2016
Olsen Thielen was founded on the belief that personal attention, trusted advice, and quality service are the key elements to helping our clients succeed. Time and again, business owners and individuals have taken Olsen Thielen professionals into their confidence – to gain insight on business challenges beyond just tax returns
- June 21, 2016
Would you buy a new car if the only vehicle on the market was a BMW? How often would you go out to eat if the only menu item available was filet mignon?
- November 19, 2015
If you are a not-for-profit organization you may be wondering what is the big deal surrounding data security? Aren’t data breaches confined to the big companies like Target, Home Depot, and Sony? Why would our mission-oriented not-for-profit that helps others be a target of an attack? The reason not-for-profits are
- November 5, 2015
It can be easy for us to put off key estate planning issues but often waiting until an unforeseen event like a family death or sickness can prove too late. Estate planning helps to preserve the assets you worked hard to accumulate during your life and make sure they go