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Upcoming Increase in Single Audit or Program-Specific Audit Thresholds
For audits of fiscal years beginning on or after October 1, 2024, the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) will raise the threshold for requiring a single audit or program-specific audit from $750,000 to $1,000,000. Non-Federal entities receiving less than $1,000,000 in federal funds annually will no longer be required to undergo a single audit, […]
Managing Cash Flow and Expenses in Life Sciences
In this article: Managing cash flow presents ongoing challenges for those in the life sciences, particularly those navigating pre-clinical research and early clinical stages. With significant resources devoted to research and development (R&D), precise cash tracking across R&D and general and administrative (G&A) categories is essential for sustaining growth and demonstrating financial responsibility. Distinguishing between […]
Tax Strategies Shaping Life Science Innovation
Life science companies, particularly those in the start-up or growth phase, are challenged with balancing their core mission, e.g., advancing scientific discovery, with the complex financial and tax issues that arise in the process. While pursuing breakthroughs in areas like cancer treatments or novel drugs, companies need to also ensure they retain enough capital to […]
Attestation Deadline for New York Medicaid PCMH Incentive Increase
AAFCPAs would like to make FQHC clients aware that the 2024-2025 state budget approved a Patient-Centered Medical Home (PCMH) incentive increase that provided additional funding to health centers. These payments, which were retroactive to April 1, 2024, included $2 per member per month (PMPM) for adult Medicaid patients and $4 PMPM for children under the […]
AAFCPAs Participates in Compliance Panel at NECANN Boston 2025
AAFCPAs’ Janice M. O’Reilly, CPA, CGMA and David McManus, CPA, CGMA will join Tony Gallo, Sapphire Risk Advisory Group, and Peter D’Agostino, Tenax Strategies, for an interactive panel discussion at the 2025 New England Cannabis Convention (NECANN) on key compliance issues faced by cannabis establishments. The opening day session will cover compliance and reporting requirements […]
M&A Activity Set to Increase in 2025 Amid Economic and Demographic Shifts
After a period of slowed deal making driven by high interest rates and uncertainty, the M&A landscape could look very different in 2025. As the economy adjusts to changing tax policies, evolving market conditions, and demographic shifts, business owners may find new opportunities to buy or sell. For many, 2025 could be the year to […]
How Automation Enhances the UFR and Simplifies Nonprofit Reporting
For many Massachusetts human and social services contractors, preparing the annual Uniform Financial Report (UFR) is a significant endeavor. It is not only resource intensive and complex but presents limited flexibility and extensive redundancy. Gathering the financial details, meeting state regulations, and hitting strict deadlines consumes extensive resources for those already operating with limited staff. […]
Kevin February 2025 Desk Memo
Clients frequently inquire about the potential impact of administrative changes on their financial plans and investments as well as our strategies for adapting to the current economic landscape. As we move through the year, we remain cautiously optimistic about the markets. Several indicators suggest that we could see positive performance provided certain conditions hold steady. […]
Charles Courtney, AAFCPAs’ 2023 Kindness Award Recipient
Small acts of kindness create ripples of positive change. Celebrate Charles Courtney, AAFCPAs’ 2023 Kindness Award recipient, as he reflects on the power of connection, the impact of genuine care, and the importance of building relationships. Known for his warmth, positivity, and unwavering support for colleagues and clients alike, Charles embodies the spirit of the […]