2026 Form 1099 Reporting: New Thresholds, Familiar Year-End Preparations
New 1099 reporting thresholds are in effect for 2026. Businesses should understand what has changed and review vendor records, W-9 information, and payment activity before...
Lucy LeBlond is a Campus and Talent Management Specialist at AAFCPAs, guiding accounting students as they transition from academia to their professional careers. She provides insight into launching their professional journeys, helping rising seniors explore internships, entry-level opportunities, and the many career paths available within the firm. Through her outreach, students and recent graduates gain exposure to a range of industries—from cannabis to technology, education, and affordable housing—as well as diverse fields including financial statement audit, corporate and individual tax, outsourced accounting, wealth management, operations, analytics, business process, and IT consulting.
Active in regional outreach and college recruiting, Lucy builds relationships with career services teams and introduces students to financially and intellectually rewarding careers in public accounting. Whether representing AAFCPAs at career fairs or supporting new hires through the onboarding process, she serves as a trusted resource for those navigating the hiring journey. Lucy brings a strong background in recruitment and placement of financial professionals and earned a Bachelor of Science in Finance from the University of Delaware. She lives in Ashland, Massachusetts, where she enjoys leisurely hikes with her chocolate lab, a well-played round of golf, and the thrill of a close Celtics game.
New 1099 reporting thresholds are in effect for 2026. Businesses should understand what has changed and review vendor records, W-9 information, and payment activity before...
In her latest column in The Bay, Carmen Grinkis, PhD, CLTC, CLU®, CFP®, Co-Managing Partner & Wealth Advisor at AAF Wealth Management, explores the surprising...
What we choose to keep, change, or leave behind can reveal a great deal about our priorities. Carmen Grinkis considers how the clarity that follows...