Dollars & Sense

Dollars & Sense


Latest Episodes

Pandemic Podschooling: Is It Homeschooling?
August 06, 2020

Have you heard of “pandemic pods”? They are groups of parents who gather together to teach or hire a teacher to educate 3-6 students outside of their public school system. They became very popular as in-person schools closed due to the COVID-19 pandemi...

Special Replay: Churches and Homeschool Groups
July 30, 2020

 Some homeschool groups find it difficult to find a church host. Why is that? This episode is an excerpt from a homeschool leaders retreat held in Indiana. Carol Topp discusses the relationship homeschool groups have with churches who host their progra...

Special Replay: What Homeschool Leaders Don’t Know About Losing Tax Exempt Status
July 16, 2020

What Homeschool Leaders Don't Know About Losing Tax Exempt Status Carol Topp, CPA, the HomeschoolCPA will share tips on important issues that homeschool leaders may not know about. This episode will focus on helping homeschool leaders know what to do ...

Special Replay: What Homeschool Leaders Don’t Know About IRS Annual Reports
July 02, 2020

What Homeschool Leaders Don't Know About IRS Annual Reports Carol Topp, CPA, the HomeschoolCPA will share tips on important issues that homeschool leaders may not know about IRS Annual Report. This episode will focus on helping homeschool leaders unde...

Special Replay: What Homeschool Leaders Don’t Know About Tax Exempt Status
June 18, 2020

What Homeschool Leaders Don't Know About Tax Exempt Status Carol Topp, CPA, the HomeschoolCPA, will share tips on important issues that homeschool leaders may not know about. This episode will focus on helping homeschool leaders understand tax exempt ...

Special Replay: What Homeschool Leaders Don’t Know About Non-Profit Status
June 04, 2020

What Homeschool Leaders Don't Know About NonProfit Status Carol Topp, CPA, the HomeschoolCPA will share tips on important issues that homeschool leaders may not know about. This episode will focus on helping homeschool leaders understand nonprofit sta...

Best Of HomeschoolCPA: Board Binder: Board Training All Year Long
May 21, 2020

In the new Board Member Manual, Carol Topp, CPA offers has important topics your board should discuss every year. Make a plan to cover one topic a month and do board training all year long. She shares those topics on today's podcast. -   -

Best Of HomeschoolCPA: Can We Collect Money Now That’s For Next Year?
May 14, 2020

Can My Homeschool Group Collect Money Now That's For Next Year? Many homeschool groups collect deposits in the spring for next fall's programs. This helps with determining how many families will be returning.

If I’m Not a Homeschool Leader, What am I?
April 09, 2020

The COVID-19 pandemic has meant that many homeschool leaders have no group to lead. Some may enjoy the break from responsibilities, but other feel lost and lonely without their groups. - Carol Topp, the HomechoolCPA is joined by Doreen Browning,

Stay Connected with Your Homeschool Group During COVID-19
April 02, 2020

Stay Connected with Your Homeschool Group During COV-19 - The COVID-19 pandemic and the requirements to practice social distancing has meant that many homeschool groups can no longer meet face-to-face. How can homeschool groups stay connected during t...