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Balancing ERP and Niche Solutions: Choosing the Right Path for Growth
The system(s) that once helped bring order to your operations may now be slowing things down. As organizations grow, shift focus, or respond to new demands, software that once felt like a perfect fit can start to feel restrictive. Finance teams rely on more workarounds. Spreadsheets multiply. Reports take longer to produce and answer fewer […]
Accounting Today Spotlights AAFCPAs’ Ryan Wolff on AI and Innovation
AAFCPAs’ Senior AI and strategic innovation consultant Ryan Wolff shared his perspective in Accounting Today’s 2025 roundup of top apps for accountants. Wolff emphasized the growing role of AI and automation in streamlining workflows and improving efficiency across client environments. Ryan Wolff applies his combined background in accounting and technology to help clients streamline operations […]
Understanding the One Big Beautiful Bill’s Effects on Nonprofits
On July 4, 2025, President Trump signed into law H.R.1, commonly known as the One Big Beautiful Bill (OBBB) Act. The legislation includes several provisions that may affect charitable organizations. Corporate Giving Floor. Under the OBBB, corporations can claim a charitable deduction only if contributions exceed one percent of taxable income. Corporations may carry forward […]
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
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
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
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
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
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 […]