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S&Y Vital Signs for YMCAs: 2026 Report

Three numbers on your monthly statements. Ys with none of the three warning signs ran into trouble 18% of the time; Ys with all three, 79%. Count your own, and download the full report.

November 12, 2026 Read →
Daxko Insider The Daxko Chart of Accounts I'd Build From Scratch
Skeehan & YoungCPA
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Daxko Insider

The Daxko Chart of Accounts I'd Build From Scratch

A five-segment chart of accounts structure for YMCAs running on Daxko Accounting, plus the reasoning behind each layer and the four mistakes that bloat a COA past 1,000 lines.

May 20, 2026 Read →
When does a small nonprofit actually need an audit?
The Craft

When does a small nonprofit actually need an audit?

State nonprofit audit thresholds vary widely — from $300K in Illinois to none in North Carolina. A clear-eyed look at when a small nonprofit actually needs an audit.

May 6, 2026 Read →

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