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Stepping Into the Role: Essential Insights for New Higher Education CFOs

Does the influence of a higher education Chief Financial Officer extend beyond the institution’s...

IRS Issues Guidance on Trump Accounts

The One Big Beautiful Bill Act (OBBBA) creates a new type of tax-advantaged account for eligible...

Leadership Spotlight - Russell Hicks

Russell (Rusty) is a director in the Lynchburg office of Brown Edwards. He has more than 25 years...

Accounting for Cryptocurrencies

The creation and evolution of blockchain technology over the past decade has accelerated...

Generous Transition Relief Eases Auto Loan Interest Reporting

he IRS on October 21 issued transitional relief (Notice 2025-57) to substantially reduce the...

Hidden Figures: Why It’s Important for Plan Sponsors to Identify Controlled Groups

The identification and treatment of controlled groups often proves to be an enormous challenge for...

Auto-Enrollment Under SECURE 2.0: Why It Matters

“Compound interest is the eighth wonder of the world. He who understands it earns it. He who...

The Importance of Correct Unit Reporting

Correct reporting of units can have significant impacts on various HUD compliance and financial...

Understanding CECL Implementation for Community Banks

What is CECL and Why It Matters for Community Banks The Current Expected Credit Loss (CECL) model...

Maintaining Your Tax-Exempt Status

You’ve finally done it! You’ve organized your non-profit organization according to the laws of your...