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The Elephant in the Room: Addressing the Turnover Crisis in Public Finance

I’ll be honest: I wanted to present on this topic because I felt like everyone was afraid to say it...

Is Cost Segregation Right for Your Manufacturing Business? Key Considerations

Throughout my conversations with manufacturing clients across Southwest Virginia, Eastern...

Historic Tax Credits: A Guide to Real Estate Rehabilitation Incentives

In a recent episode of the Real Estate Tax Playbook podcast, host Evan Ross sat down with Patrick...

IRS issues final regulations on tips tax break

Last year, a new income tax deduction for qualified cash tips went into effect under the One Big...

Honoring Excellence: Laura Sprouse and Jeff Smith Named to Forbes’ 2026 Best-In-State CPAs List

At Brown Edwards, we are fortunate to work alongside professionals who bring exceptional skill,...

Construction and Real Estate: An Intertwined Relationship

As I sat down with Eddie Thompson, Director at Brown Edwards & Company and host of the Constructive...

The Rise of Fractional CFO Services in Construction

I recently had the pleasure of sitting down with Josh Luebker from The Construction CFO on our...

FDIC Rescinds Guidance on Multiple Re-Presentment NSF Fees

On April 10, 2026, the FDIC issued FIL 14-2026 rescinding prior supervisory guidance on charging...

The Cost Segregation Process: What Manufacturing Companies Need to Know

In my previous blog, I introduced the concept of cost segregation studies and their potential...

State and Local Tax Compliance for Real Estate Professionals: A Complete Guide

As real estate professionals expand their portfolios across state lines, understanding state and...