FQHC Financial Pressures Draw National Attention, With Insight From AAFCPAs
HealthLeaders (April 10, 2026) – AAFCPAs was recently featured in a HealthLeaders article “The Hardest Year Yet: How This FQHC Is Fighting to Regain Financial Footing,” which examines rising financial strain across federally qualified health centers. In the article, Courtney McFarland, CPA, MSA, 340B Apexus Certified Expert™, Partner at AAFCPAs, describes how expenses are outpacing […]
SOX 404 Compliance and the Value of Strong Internal Controls
Strong internal controls under SOX 404(a) help organizations prevent errors, improve operational consistency, and maintain confidence with stakeholders. Effective compliance turns regulatory requirements into a framework for reliable reporting and sound governance. Key Takeaways: Section 404(a) of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act requires management of public companies to establish, maintain, and annually evaluate effective internal controls over […]
AAFCPAs Recognized in BBJ Best Places to Work 2026
Boston Business Journal (April 9, 2026) – AAFCPAs is pleased to be named to the Boston Business Journal Best Places to Work 2026 list. Now in its 24th year, the program recognizes employers across Greater Boston based on confidential team-member feedback, measuring workplace culture through job satisfaction, engagement, communication, retention, and teamwork. AAFCPAs was recognized […]
AAF Wealth Management Q1 2026 Market Insights
In an ongoing commitment to keep you abreast on a range of issues that might affect your business, AAFCPAs is pleased to share Q1 2026 Market Insights published by AAF Wealth Management, a wholly owned subsidiary of AAFCPAs. This provides investors with an understanding of what’s driven performance of late. The start of 2026 offered […]
AAFCPAs to Present on Cannabis Finance and Compliance at 2026 NECANN
Operators, investors, and advisors across New England and nationwide are preparing for significant tax and regulatory change. Federal rescheduling and the expected inapplicability of Section 280E to cannabis are set to reshape growth strategies and compliance requirements. These developments set the stage for timely industry discussion at the 2026 New England Cannabis Convention and NECANN […]
AAFCPAs’ Olga Yasinnik at FEI Boston on Ethical Challenges in Financial Management
Financial reporting and operational decisions often involve gray areas where rules alone are not enough. Finance professionals must interpret guidance, assess risk, and stand behind their conclusions. Join Olga Yasinnik, CPA, MBA, Partner at AAFCPAs along with a panel of industry speakers for FEI Boston’s comprehensive four-hour Continuing Professional Education (CPE) course, Navigating Ethical Challenges […]
Financial Readiness for Selling a Business: Janice O’Reilly on M&A Success
Financial readiness is often viewed through a tax lens, but that lens shifts when preparing for the sale of a business. Buyers evaluate how financial information reflects ongoing operations, sustainability, and risk, not simply whether reporting meets tax requirements. In the latest episode of Touchstone Talks, a weekly business advisory podcast, Episode 15: Financial Readiness—What […]
Massachusetts Cannabis Repeal Could Shift Market to Medical-Only
Changes could narrow legal cannabis access and create operational and financial challenges for Massachusetts businesses. Early preparation and strategic guidance can help operators navigate and sustain long-term growth. Key Takeaways: In Massachusetts, a new ballot initiative proposes unwinding the adult-use cannabis market, a shift that would reshape both the regulatory landscape and the state economy. […]
Federal Court Ruling May Reopen COVID-Era Tax Penalty Refunds
A federal court ruling may allow some taxpayers to recover interest and penalties paid during the COVID-19 disaster period. The decision clarifies how suspended tax deadlines affect refund and abatement opportunities. Key Takeaways: A recent federal court ruling may reopen refund opportunities many taxpayers assumed had closed after the pandemic. In Kwong v. United States, […]