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What do the Duties of Care and Loyalty look like? HomeschoolCPA Carol Topp frequently mentions that homeschool leaders have a duty of care and loyalty to their groups. What does a duty of care look like? How do I know if I am being loyal? This recording is from a workshop given to homeschool leaders […] The post What do the Duties of Care and Loyalty Look Like? appeared first on Ultimate Homeschool Podcast Network.

Mindset for Homeschool Leaders HomeschoolCPA, Carol Topp spoke to a group of homeschool group leaders in Texas about a good mindset and attitudes that are necessary for leading a homeschool group. In this episode Carol reminds leaders of three things they may have forgotten: You cannot be all things to all people-so stop trying! Your […] The post Mindset for Homeschool Leaders appeared first on Ultimate Homeschool Podcast Network.

During the COVID-19 pandemic many homeschool programs used Zoom to stay connected with members. Three group leaders share how they used Zoom in their programs in this podcast episode. In June 2020, Carol Topp of HomeschoolCPA.com hosted a webinar titled Planning an Uncertain Future for homeschool group leaders. The purpose of the webinar was to […] The post Using Zoom and Giving Refunds appeared first on Ultimate Homeschool Podcast Network.

On June 1, 2020, Carol Topp of HomeschoolCPA.com hosted a webinar titled Planning an Uncertain Future for homeschool group leaders. The purpose of the webinar was to help homeschool groups plan their fall activities given the COVID-19 pandemic was making it uncertain of they could operate. The webinar is available to watch on YouTube at […] The post Communicating Plans and Organizing Classrooms appeared first on Ultimate Homeschool Podcast Network.

Do you have a concern about lawsuits related to COVID-19? As a homeschool group leader you may have concerns that a lawsuit could be brought against your group is someone contracts COVID-19. On June 1, 2020, Carol Topp of HomeschoolCPA.com hosted a webinar titled Planning an Uncertain Future for homeschool group leaders. The purpose of […] The post Do you have a concern about lawsuits related to COVID-19? appeared first on Ultimate Homeschool Podcast Network.

Social Distancing in a Homeschool Group Three homeschool leaders discuss the challenges of social distancing during the COVID-19 pandemic. In June 2020, Carol Topp of HomeschoolCPA.com hosted a webinar titled Planning an Uncertain Future for homeschool group leaders. The purpose of the webinar was to help homeschool groups plan their fall activities given the COVID-19 […] The post Social Distancing in a Homeschool Group appeared first on Ultimate Homeschool Podcast Network.

Tools for Planning an Uncertain Future Carol Topp of HomeschoolCPA.com hosted a webinar titled Planning an Uncertain Future for homeschool group leaders in June 2020. The purpose of the webinar was to help homeschool groups plan their fall activities given the COVID-19 pandemic was making it uncertain of they could operate. This podcast will air […] The post Tools for Planning an Uncertain Future appeared first on Ultimate Homeschool Podcast Network.

Planning an Uncertain Future for Homeschool Groups On June 1, 2020, Carol Topp of HomeschoolCPA.com hosted a webinar titled Planning an Uncertain Future for homeschool group leaders. The purpose of the webinar was to help homeschool groups plan their fall activities given the COVID-19 pandemic was making it uncertain if they could operate. The webinar […] The post Planning an Uncertain Future for Homeschool Groups appeared first on Ultimate Homeschool Podcast Network.

This episode is an excerpt from the Indiana Homeschool Leaders Retreat. Carol Topp discusses tax exempt status and answers questions about self-declaring tax exempt status for your homeschool support group.   Visit Carol’s website here               FEATURED PRODUCT from HomeschoolCPA:     The IRS and Your Homeschool Organization Does your homeschool […] The post Special Replay: Tax Exempt Q&A with Homeschool Leaders appeared first on Ultimate Homeschool Podcast Network.

Have you heard of pod schools? They are groups of parents who gather together to educate their children outside of their public school system. They became very popular as in-person schools closed due to the COVID-19 pandemic in the fall of 2020. In the previous episode (#195) host Carol Topp, the Homeschool CPA, discussed with […] The post What’s the Difference Between Pod Schools and Homeschools? appeared first on Ultimate Homeschool Podcast Network.

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 pandemic in the fall of 2020. Carol Topp, the Homeschool CPA discusses with […] The post Pandemic Podschooling: Is It Homeschooling? appeared first on Ultimate Homeschool Podcast Network.

 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 programs.   Visit Carol’s website here!                     […] The post Special Replay: Churches and Homeschool Groups appeared first on Ultimate Homeschool Podcast Network.

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 if their organization has lost its tax exempt status. Visit Carol’s website here       […] The post Special Replay: What Homeschool Leaders Don’t Know About Losing Tax Exempt Status appeared first on Ultimate Homeschool Podcast Network.

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 understand a report that the IRS requires from all tax exempt organizations–including your group! It’s called the Form […] The post Special Replay: What Homeschool Leaders Don’t Know About IRS Annual Reports appeared first on Ultimate Homeschool Podcast Network.

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 status. It’s easier than ever to get tax-exempt status. Should your group apply? Visit Carol’s website here […] The post Special Replay: What Homeschool Leaders Don’t Know About Tax Exempt Status appeared first on Ultimate Homeschool Podcast Network.

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 status for their groups. What does it take to be a nonprofit? Only two things! Did you know that […] The post Special Replay: What Homeschool Leaders Don’t Know About Non-Profit Status appeared first on Ultimate Homeschool Podcast Network.

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.   Visit Carol’s website here!                 […] The post Best Of HomeschoolCPA: Board Binder: Board Training All Year Long appeared first on Ultimate Homeschool Podcast Network.

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. But how should these early deposits be recorded in a homeschool group’s bookkeeping. Carol Topp, the Homeschool CPA offers some ideas. In […] The post Best Of HomeschoolCPA: Can We Collect Money Now That’s For Next Year? appeared first on Ultimate Homeschool Podcast Network.

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, co-moderator of the I am a Homeschool Group Leader Facebook group and Jamie Buckland, Classical Program […] The post If I’m Not a Homeschool Leader, What am I? appeared first on Ultimate Homeschool Podcast Network.

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 this time? Carol Topp, the HomechoolCPA is joined on today’s podcast by Doreen Browning, co-moderator of the I am […] The post Stay Connected with Your Homeschool Group During COVID-19 appeared first on Ultimate Homeschool Podcast Network.