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Leadership Spotlight - Sean Purple

Sean is a partner in the Richmond office of Brown Edwards. He has 25 years of experience in public...

Brown Edwards Acquires DesRoches & Company in Virginia Beach

We are thrilled to announce that Brown Edwards has acquired DesRoches & Company, a respected...

IRS Extends Transition Period for Research Credit Refund Claims, Makes Section G Optional for Tax Year 2025

The IRS on October 1, 2025, announced in IR-2025-99 an extension of the comment period for the...

Embracing Adaptive Governance: Strengthening Nonprofit Resilience in a Time of Uncertainty

In light of current political volatility, economic uncertainty, donor realignment, and rapid...

4 year-end planning steps to trim your 2025 taxes

Now is the time of year when taxpayers search for last-minute moves to reduce their federal income...

Why Medical Care CPI Falls Short in Explaining Rising Healthcare Costs

The Medical Care Consumer Price Index (CPI), issued by the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics,...

Understanding Procurement Risk Management

In today’s intricate fiscal landscape, procurement for state and local governments has evolved...

Key Elements of Valuing a Construction Company

As the Construction Practice Leader at Brown Edwards and Company, with nearly 22 years of...

The Strategic Importance and Benefits of Audit Readiness for State and Local Governments

Why Audit Readiness Is a Strategic Imperative In the evolving landscape of public finance, audit...

Understanding Unrelated Business Income Tax: A Guide for Colleges and Universities

I woke up at 4:30 this morning thinking about Unrelated Business Income Tax. Yes, you read that...