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Insights Center: 2025 Tax & Legislative Changes

Individuals, businesses and not-for-profit organizations are all affected by the new tax law – and we are ready to help. Start by staying informed; you’ll find our analyses of the new law’s many provisions here.

Reserve Planning: 7 Best Practices for Co-Op, Condo and HOA Boards
October 6, 2026

Every board should treat reserves for its co-op, condo or HOA the same: as a core part of its annual financial planning.

Treasury’s 2026-2027 Guidance Watchlist for Private Foundations
October 1, 2026

The U.S. Department of the Treasury and Internal Revenue Service released their 2026-2027 Priority Guidance Plan (the “plan”) on September 29, 2026.

Financial Metrics Every Private Foundation Board Should Review Quarterly
September 29, 2026

While a private foundation’s finance department is responsible for managing its day-to-day financial activities, the board also plays a key role in providing financial oversight and staying informed about the foundation’s financial position.

Automatic Enrollment and Escalation: Effective Oversight for Plan Sponsors
September 28, 2026

Effective oversight of automatic enrollment & escalation requires ongoing coordination among plan sponsor & its service providers.

Private Club Perspectives: Five Practical Tips to Avoid Hidden Tax Compliance Risks
September 28, 2026

Tax-exempt clubs must separately track member versus non-member income to derive the required UBTI calculation.

The Role of Finance and Department Managers in the Budget Process
September 23, 2026

Adoption of the annual budget may be the target in budget development, it is only the beginning for finance and department managers.

Outsourced CAO Support for Defensible Accounting, Audit Readiness and Strategic Transactions
September 22, 2026

Because it’s rare to find this diversity of expertise in one person, many mid-market businesses don’t have a dedicated CAO role.

Beyond the Year-End Close: What Fund Managers Should Look for in an Audit Firm
September 22, 2026

For CFOs, controllers and COOs at private fund managers, audit readiness is not simply a year-end exercise.

Private Placement Life Insurance and Intentionally Defective Grantor Trusts
September 18, 2026

One of the largest determinants of long-term wealth creation often receives comparatively little attention: income taxes.

Tariff Refund Claims: Accounting and Financial Reporting Considerations
September 16, 2026

While the refund opportunity may be substantial, the accounting and financial reporting implications are complex and largely unprecedented.

Quality of Earnings Goes Mainstream
September 15, 2026

The SBA’s new SOP 50 10 8.1 introduces a QoE requirement for SBA transactions involving a business purchase price of $3 million or more.

What to Do When Your Controller Leaves and Takes 10 Years of Knowledge with Them
September 14, 2026

What many business leaders don’t realize is that in most accounting positions, the job wasn’t only in that person’s head.

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