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. […]
Understanding the Risks of DeepSeek R1
AI tools have become increasingly integral to both our work and daily lives, assisting with everything from content creation to complex problem-solving. As these tools become more powerful, AAFCPAs’ IT Security team advises that clients take a cautious approach. One such tool making waves is the DeepSeek R1 model, developed by Chinese tech company DeepSeek. […]
Promotions Celebrated at AAFCPAs
Boston, MA (February 25, 2025)—AAFCPAs, a preeminent 350+ employee CPA and consulting firm based in New England, is pleased to announce recent promotions across key areas of the firm. We continue to invest in the growth of our practice areas and multi-disciplinary expertise to address the evolving needs of our sophisticated client base, and this […]
The Current Federal Funding Landscape: What Nonprofits Need to Know
Nonprofits nationwide that receive government funding are facing uncertainty as a federal funding freeze disrupts critical financial support. At the same time, nonprofit leaders nationwide are voicing concerns and seeking clarity on how this freeze may affect their organizations. Federal Funding at Risk The funding freeze initiated under the Trump administration has raised alarms among […]
Shauna Harvey, CPA, Joins AAFCPAs to Lead Learning & Development Initiatives
Boston, MA (February 24, 2025)—AAFCPAs, a preeminent 350+ employee CPA and consulting firm specializing in tax, assurance, accounting, wealth management, business process, and IT advisory solutions, is pleased to announce that Shauna Harvey, CPA, has joined the firm as Learning and Development Manager. Her unique expertise in accounting, tax, and talent development strengthens the firm’s […]
BOI Reporting Update: Court Reinstates Requirements, FinCEN Extends Deadline to March 21, 2025
On February 18, 2025, the U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Texas reinstated the controversial BOI reporting mandate. Fortunately, the U.S. Department of the Treasury’s Financial Crimes Enforcement Network (FinCEN) granted extra time to file, extending the deadline for beneficial ownership information (BOI) reporting under the Corporate Transparency Act (CTA). Most reporting companies […]
Tax Planning For Life Sciences Amid Shifting Policies
Life Science Leader (February 11,2025) – In the life sciences sector, maintaining a strategic approach to tax planning has become increasingly complex, especially with ongoing regulatory changes affecting mergers, acquisitions, and how we treat research and development (R&D) expenses. Such tax policy shifts can directly affect corporate structure decisions, overall business strategy, and the ability […]