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Are you prepared for the financial and operational scrutiny of a business sale?
Are you prepared for the financial and operational scrutiny of a business sale

Are you prepared for the financial and operational scrutiny of a business sale?

In every transaction, there comes a moment when optimism meets scrutiny. The buyer has signaled interest, perhaps even hinted at terms, but now the conversation shifts to proof. They will want to see the numbers behind the story, the contracts that bind relationships, and the systems that keep the business running. They may also review […]

CSV Import/Export, Batch, or Real-Time? How to Choose the Right System Integration Method
How to Choose the Right System Integration Method

CSV Import/Export, Batch, or Real-Time? How to Choose the Right System Integration Method

The promise of seamless system integration—real-time dashboards, automatic updates, reduced manual handling—often sounds too good to pass up. Vendors tout live data connections, executives expect instant visibility, and teams grow impatient when information does not flow. But full integration is not always necessary or worth the investment. In many cases, a well-mapped file transfer or […]

Continuous Close Approach Allows Nonprofits to Streamline Month-End Processes
Continuous Close Allows Nonprofits to Streamline Month-End Processes

Continuous Close Approach Allows Nonprofits to Streamline Month-End Processes

For many nonprofits, month-end close follows a familiar rhythm: reconcile books, gather receipts, post final entries, and generate reports. It is a routine shaped by habit and deadlines, often carried out under pressure. But in practice, this model can create as much friction as it resolves, especially when organizations rely on outdated systems or must […]

Leadership Unplugged: Carla McCall to Share Bold Insights at AICPA Women’s Global Leadership Summit
Leadership Unplugged: Carla McCall to Share Bold Insights at AICPA Women’s Global Leadership Summit

Leadership Unplugged: Carla McCall to Share Bold Insights at AICPA Women’s Global Leadership Summit

Carla McCall, CPA, CGMA, Managing Partner at AAFCPAs and Immediate Past Chair of the American Institute of CPAs (AICPA), is invited to speak at the 2025 AICPA Women’s Global Leadership Summit, taking place November 10–12 at the Omni Nashville Hotel in Nashville, Tennessee. McCall will join distinguished AICPA leaders for Leadership Unplugged—an energizing C-level conversation […]

MA Nonprofit Annual Report Due by Nov 1

MA Nonprofit Annual Report Due by Nov 1

AAFCPAs reminds clients that every nonprofit corporation organized under the laws of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts must file a nonprofit annual report with the Corporations Division on or before November 1st of each year. Failure to file can lead to a loss of good standing as a corporation in Massachusetts. Learn more here: https://www.sec.state.ma.us/cor/corpweb/cornp/npfrm.htm

How Organizations Use AI to Monitor Systems and Respond to Threats
How Organizations Use AI to Monitor Systems and Respond to Threats

How Organizations Use AI to Monitor Systems and Respond to Threats

Artificial intelligence is reshaping how organizations think about system security and operational oversight. Unlike traditional tools built on fixed rules and reactive triggers, AI systems bring a capacity for adaptation—learning from patterns, anticipating irregularities, and flagging potential issues before they become disruptive. This shift not only makes systems more responsive but also gives IT and […]

What SaaS Companies Need to Know About State Tax Obligations
What SaaS Companies Need to Know About State Tax Obligations

What SaaS Companies Need to Know About State Tax Obligations

As software companies shift to subscription-based models and expand across state lines, tax obligations grow less predictable—and more costly when overlooked. Sales tax on Software-as-a-Service (SaaS) is no longer limited to where a company is headquartered. Instead, tax exposure may follow where products are used, where customers are billed, or even where remote team members […]

Save the Date: Streamline Your Budgeting Process in Our Upcoming Webinar
Streamline Budgeting, Forecasting, and Reporting with Martus™

Save the Date: Streamline Your Budgeting Process in Our Upcoming Webinar

Take the guesswork out of budgeting. Join Wendy Smith, CPA, Consulting CFO, Business Transformation & Intelligence at AAFCPAs, along with Martus’ Kelli Goody, MPAc for a live webinar and see how Martus™ transforms budgeting from a manual, time-consuming process into a streamlined, efficient workflow. Martus works with platforms like Intacct, QuickBooks, and Microsoft 365 Business […]

AAFCPAs Expands Outsourced Accounting and Audit Teams
AAFCPAs Expands Outsourced Accounting and Audit Teams (1)

AAFCPAs Expands Outsourced Accounting and Audit Teams

AAFCPAs, a U.S. Top 100 CPA and consulting firm, is expanding its talent community with the addition of three talented and accomplished professionals. Their backgrounds span education, healthcare, and nonprofit sectors, bringing a combination of technical depth and practical insight that enhances AAFCPAs’ ability to deliver proactive, results-oriented solutions for complex client needs. Ahmatjan advises […]