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Amish Mehta, Partner and Nonprofit Practice Leader at Friedman, has spent more than 25 years providing accounting, auditing and advisory services to not-for-profit institutions. Amish has developed strong relationships with board members and senior management, providing sound financial advice which allowed them to fulfill their missions. Amish also serves on the firm’s Executive Board of directors and is the Chair of the DFK International Not-for-Profit Committee.
His clients have included well-known social service organizations, higher education institutions, private foundations, cultural institutions and religious organizations, among others.
His experience includes:
Amish has served as a writer of training materials and an instructor in audit methodology and not-for-profit service issues for staff at all levels of experience. He has led seminars on topics such as Introduction to Not-for-Profit Accounting, Introduction to OMB Circular A-133 and Board Governance and Transparency and has extensive experience speaking and writing on topics relevant to the not-for-profit industry. He has also served as a reviewer in Peer Review and Risk Quality Reviews of audit engagements with a focus on not-for-profit institutions. Amish is an active contributor to Friedman’s Nonprofit Advisor newsletter.
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Read moreIn an effort to centralize evergreen content for easy reference by the nonprofit community, Friedman is consolidating material from past...
Read moreAmish Mehta, partner and nonprofit practice leader at Friedman LLP, was recently quoted in an LIBN article on nonprofits switching...
Read moreThere’s a reason high net worth individuals donate highly appreciate assets like crypto and stocks About 6 months ago, Twitter and Square...
Read moreAccess this full nonprofit webinar recording, geared toward helping you successfully navigate this new, and evolving, nonprofit landscape. Our expert advisors shared insights on: Year-End Tax...
Read moreAmish Mehta, Partner and Nonprofit Practice Leader at Friedman, shares his insights in The Chronicle of Philanthropy on how nonprofits must...
Read moreOur experts shared essential guidance to help you navigate and implement financial reporting changes. Topics included: Details on the new revenue recognition...
Read moreAccess the live recording of our virtual webinar where our nonprofit experts answered frequently asked questions in light of COVID-19,...
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Read moreFive Friedman professionals shared their takes on the state of the profession with The CPA Journal including Harriet Greenberg, Fred Berk,...
Read moreLIBN’s 2019 edition of its special supplement “Who’s Who in Accounting and Payroll” celebrates Long Island’s leaders in the accounting...
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Read moreMissed our recent webinar on the New Nonprofit Reporting Standards? Don't worry, you can still tune into the webinar to tap into valuable...
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Read moreEquifax. Yahoo. Marriott. Large scale data breaches only affect large, well-known, for-profit organizations, right? Unfortunately, as The Utah Food Bank...
Read moreWith the growing popularity of digital currency, many nonprofits have begun accepting such currency as a form of contribution. However,...
Read moreToday’s diamond industry is fraught with ever-growing challenges, including those associated with transparency, privacy, traceability, compliance and trust. Compliance costs...
Read moreWith December a few weeks away, the countdown to implementing the New Financial Reporting Standards is on. We compiled a...
Read moreShifts in the technology space are compelling nonprofits and service oriented industries to respond in real time to support their...
Read moreAmish Mehta, Partner and Nonprofit Practice Leader and Denise McKnight Partner in Friedman's Philadelphia office led an exclusive training session on...
Read moreLiving in the peak of digital existence makes Warren Buffet’s timeless quote more appropriate than ever, "It takes 20 years...
Read moreWhen planning your holiday charity donations, make sure you know where they are going. Friedman’s Amish Mehta says the real issue...
Read moreDonors and policymakers have become increasingly systemic in their consideration of nonprofit endowment management. Whereas the more traditional approach...
Read moreFriedman LLP’s Amish Mehta, CPA, Partner and leader of the Nonprofit Practice was recently featured in NYSAE’s Member Spotlight: An...
Read moreIn the aftermath of the devastation caused by Hurricanes Harvey, Irma and Maria alongside earthquakes in Mexico, many rush to...
Read moreWith the President-elect now officially confirmed through the Electoral College vote and expected to take office on January 20, 2017,...
Read moreIn August of 2016, the Financial Accounting Standards Board (FASB) issued Accounting Standards Update (ASU) No. 2016-14, “Presentation of Financial...
Read moreIn light of recent fraud allegations against NBA veteran Kermit Washington for activities involving his charity, Friedman partner and not-for-profit...
Read moreFriedman’s Amish Mehta, Not-for-Profit Practice Leader, and Peter Manzetti, Director of Governance, Risk, and Compliance Services, presented this Guidestar webinar...
Read moreFor nonprofit board members and senior managers, creating a performance dashboard is a beneficial tool to help their organization meet...
Read moreThe allocation of functional expenses continues to receive scrutiny from donors, board members, regulators (e.g. the Internal Revenue Service), watchdog...
Read moreFinancial Accounting Standards Board issues simplified revenue recognition guidance effective for annual reporting periods after December 15, 2018. How will this...
Read moreWhat’s the secret to unlocking the philanthropic spirit of the millennial generation? Robert Evans, president of nonprofit advisory firm, Evans...
Read moreAmish Mehta, Friedman LLP partner and not-for-profit practice leader, sat down with The Street to discuss charity fraud.
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Read moreWhen it comes to not-for-profit organizations and their retirement plans, enterprise-wide governance and internal controls are critical considerations for senior executives. The ultimate goal is to create and administer retirement plans that offer employees viable savings opportunities and that comply with Internal Revenue Service and Department of Labor regulations. What factors should be considered as you strive to achieve that goal?
Read moreOMB Circular A-133 requires higher education and nonprofit institutions that expend a specific threshold of federal funds to annually undergo...
Read moreEarlier this month, the New York State Society of CPAs' Not-for-Profit Organizations Committee hosted a presentation and webinar on The Charities Bureau and the New York Nonprofit Revitalization Act (the "Act") during which James G. Sheehan, Chief of the Charities Bureau, explained the reasons behind the Act, as well as best practices for implementation. The Charities Bureau, run out of Attorney General Eric Schneiderman's office, provides regulation, guidance and support to the over 80,000 registered nonprofit organizations throughout New York State.
Read moreJohn L. Miscione, Chairman of the Board of Directors, and Judith Kahan, Chief Executive Officer, spoke to Friedman LLP Partner Amish Mehta about the governance challenges their organization, Center Against Domestic Violence (www.cadvny.org), faces.
Read moreFriedman LLP Partner and Director of Not-for-Profit Services Amish Mehta, CPA, and Nixon Peabody Partner Michael J. Cooney, recently hosted a seminar for nonprofit leaders at Friedman LLP's office in New York City on the new requirements surrounding the New York Nonprofit Revitalization Act.
Read morePress Mentions and Announcements AccountingToday.com: Partner Amish Mehta guest on Michael Cohn's Podcast. CNBC.com: Partner Dave McKelvey quoted regarding the alternative minimum...
Read moreFriedman LLP Partner and Director of the Not-For-Profit Services Group Amish Mehta was recently interviewed by AccountingToday.com Editor-in-Chief Michael Cohn for the site's Podcast.
Read morePress Mentions and Announcements Principal Michael Greenwald was quoted in several publications: Congress Punishes Commuters in 2014 (WSJ Market Watch) Sausage Makers Don't...
Read moreThe Committee of Sponsoring Organizations (COSO) is a joint initiative of five private sector organizations that is dedicated to improving organizational governance through the development of frameworks and guidance on risk management, internal control and fraud deterrence.
Read moreRecent Press Mentions and Announcements Partner David McKelvey was recently interviewed by U.S. News & World Report on individual tax breaks...
Read moreEarlier this year, the Financial Accounting Standards Board ("FASB") issued Accounting Standards Update ("ASU") No. 2013-06, "Not-for-Profit Entities (Topic 958)...
Read moreThis year, the economic disruption brought about by the global pandemic has affected virtually every industry. Nonprofits and their donors...
Read moreJoin Friedman LLP and The Giving Block for a webinar focused on Nonprofit Fundraising in the digital age. During the program,...
Read moreYour nonprofit’s mission is too valuable to be impeded by speed bumps in the new accounting pronouncements. Attend our widely anticipated...
Read moreAmish Mehta and Michael Greenwald will be joining the NYSAE in a virtual webinar on Friday, May 15th from 11:00AM...
Read moreJoin Friedman for a live, virtual webinar where our nonprofit experts will answer frequently asked questions about adapting practices, qualifying...
Read moreYour nonprofit’s mission is too valuable to be impeded by speed bumps in the new accounting pronouncements. Attend our widely anticipated...
Read moreFriedman LLP is hosting an exclusive webinar in collaboration with Firespring. Join host, Nonprofit Practice Leader Amish Mehta as we examine how...
Read moreFriedman LLP is hosting an exclusive webinar in collaboration with Firespring. Join host Nonprofit Practice Leader Amish Mehta as we...
Read moreAmish Mehta and Denise McKnight will present a training session on everything you need to know about the new financial...
Read moreVisit the Friedman LLP booth and chat with our Affordable Housing Practice experts at the annual NYSAFAH NYC Conference taking...
Read moreFriedman LLP is proud to be speaking this year at the Boardsource Leadership Forum on November 9-10 in New Orleans. Amish...
Read moreFiscal and Administrative Officers Group (FAOG) Conference 2015 | Oct 11 - 14 We are pleased to announce Friedman LLP’s participation...
Read moreFriedman LLP is pleased to once again sponsor the AHF Live! Summit, taking place November 19-21, 2014 at the Fairmont Millennium in Chicago. Friedman takes pride in its long-standing relationship with Affordable Housing Finance and looks forward to participating with the industry's leaders.
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Read moreAmish Mehta, Partner and Director of Not-for-Profit Services at Friedman LLP and Mike Cooney, partner at Nixon Peabody, will share their insights on the provisions of the New York Nonprofit Revitalization Act...
Read moreOn December 11, Kate Ulrich Saracene, Counsel at Nixon Peabody LLP, and Friedman LLP's Michael Greenwald will lead an interactive discussion on healthcare reform compliance, providing detailed strategies for employers to implement and meet the ACA's deadlines over the coming months.
Read moreSpeakers: Kate Ulrich Saracene, Counsel, Nixon Peabody LLPMichael Greenwald, Principal, Friedman LLP Moderator:Amish Mehta, CPA, Partner, Friedman LLP
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