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GASB 103: An Extreme Makeover for Government Financial Reporting

If you've ever watched HGTV, you know how satisfying a good transformation can be. That's exactly...

Are You Audit Ready? What Every Plan Sponsor Should Know

Employee benefit plan audits can sometimes feel overwhelming for the HR professionals, payroll...

Top 10 Tax Planning Strategies for 2026

The rules are still shifting, the economy is still sending mixed signals, and “wait and see” is no...

Retirepath VA - The Biggest Retirement Problem You've Never Heard Of

What Virginia Is Doing To “Help” Folks Save for Retirement Virginia has implemented a new program,...

How a Retirement Plan Can Go Wrong: An Introduction to Plan Compensation

Back in the day, compensation was simpler. Hourly wage or annual salary was the main difference....

The Silent Profit Killer: How Accountability Transforms Construction Finance

Part 4 of our 10-part series on Construction Accounting Pitfalls

Affordable Housing and Tax-Advantaged Real Estate Strategies: New Opportunities in Today's Market

When we talk about "affordable housing," what comes to mind? For many people, it's low-income...

Maximizing Equipment Investment: Key Tax Incentives for Virginia and Tennessee Manufacturers

Recently, Brown Edwards, Penn Stewart, and First Bank and Trust Company hosted a manufacturing...

Tearing Down Silos for a More Predictable Income Stream

When I first sat down with Vanessa Morosco during an audit field visit last fall, I wasn’t...

Medicare Recoupment Letters: Response Steps and Pitfalls to Avoid

What is a Medicare Recoupment Letter? When Medicare determines it has overpaid you or your...