Jim Sprague provided the professional insight that we, like all companies, need in these challenging economic times.  He is now one of the chief advisors to our Board of Directors.

We are confident that he and his group of highly qualified CPAs, accountants and technicians will continue to be an important part of Erie's growth and success into the future.  We appreciate him and give Jim and his company our highest recommendation.

DEAN WIKEL, Chairman and CEO, Erie Group of Companies

Not-For-Profit

 

We readily assist non-profit organizations with the following services:

SERVICES    Contact 
Audits and Assurance Services  This Group
Reviews, Compilations, and Agreed-Upon Procedures 
Employee Benefit Plan Audits
Fraud Detection and Prevention
Yellow Book, A-133, and Compliance
Board of Trustee Consulting
Form 990, 990-T, and Tax Matter Representation 
Functional Cost Allocations 
Operational Reviews 
Internal Control Consulting 
Understanding and Implementing New Accounting Standards      

Since 1944, WDW has gained extensive knowledge in a variety of not-for-profit organizations. Our experience includes educational institutions, membership, religious, and other cultural organizations, museums, labor unions (including Taft-Hartley), private and public foundations, voluntary health and welfare entities and social services.

          Click on the links below for more information!

GROUP MEMBERSHELPFUL TOOLS
Kara Hoon, Chairperson         Guide Star - National Database of Non Profits  
Dick Cause, PartnerOhio Association of Non Profit Organizations
Dan Holben, PartnerIRS
Tom Scharf, PartnerNational Center for Charitable Statistics
Bruce BechholdOMB A-133
Doris Seifert DayOMB A-133 Supplement
Brian DitzFederal Audit Clearinghouse
Judy MondryCatalog of Federal Domestic Assistance
Janice Paul-Canfield Record Retention Guide
Larry Seneski 
Teresa Wisniewski
Jen Witczak 
ARTICLES
New state filing requirements for NFPs (June 2012)
Form 990 Changes Implemented in Final Regulations (Nov 2011)
What Automatic Revocation of Nonprofit Tax Exemptions Means for You (Oct 2011) 
Nonprofit Boards: New Challenges and Responsibilities (Oct 2011)
Is My NFP Required to Have an Identity Theft Prevention Program? (June 2011)
IRS Allows More Small Exempt Organizations to File ePostcard (Jan 2011)
Six Questions to Ask Every Board Member (Jan 2011)
Yes, You Can Lobby - Legally (Dec 2010)
Non-Profits Can Claim Tax Credits for Health Insurance (Nov 2010)
Planning for Possible Changes in Your Audit Engagement (Nov 2012)