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Navigating GASB 101 - What You Need to Know About Compensated Absences

As we approach the implementation deadline for GASB 101, I'm here to help you understand what this...

Brown Edwards Named Top Virginia Employer for Interns

We're proud to stand among Virginia's leading organizations committed to providing high-quality...

How to Plan for Succession: Preserving, Protecting, and Passing on Wealth

The key to success is to be thoroughly prepared. Succession will happen within families, but it is...

Strengthening Your Balance Sheet for Better Bonding and Banking

Many contractors don't realize how important their balance sheet is until they need a bond or are...

IRS Clarifies Theft and Fraud Loss Deductions

The Tax Cuts and Jobs Act (TCJA) significantly limited the types of theft losses that are...

Understanding UNAEP: The Critical Financial Metric Often Overlooked

At our recent Higher Education Summit, financial consultant Chris Burnley delivered an eye-opening...

GASB 104, Disclosure of Certain Capital Assets

In September 2024, the Governmental Accounting Standards Board (GASB) issued GASB Statement No....

Mitigate the risks: Tips for dealing with tariff-driven turbulence

President Trump’s “Liberation Day” announcement of global tariffs caught businesses, as well as...

Building Better Auditor-Client Relationships: Practical Solutions for a Smoother Audit Process

The annual audit process remains a significant source of stress for both municipal finance teams...

The Airing of Grievances: Auditor Behaviors that Client's Dread

Auditor Behaviors that Client’s Dread One of my favorite television shows of all time is Seinfeld....