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David Gravel on SumNews Spring 2025
Our Cannabis Committee meets quarterly to discuss legal and technical changes and accounting policies that impact the cannabis and hemp industries. We spoke with the committee’s new co-chair David Gravel, CPA, MPAc, tax director at AAFCPAs, about his decision to lead, his vision for the committee and key industry trends. What inspired you to take […]
Sarah Flischel Named to COCPA Educational Foundation Board of Trustees
AAFCPAs is pleased to announce that Sarah Flischel, CPA, Director of Audit Transformation & Training has been nominated to serve a three-year term on the Colorado Society of CPAs (COCPA) Educational Foundation Board of Trustees beginning May 1, 2025. Sarah is dedicated to advancing the profession through innovation and education. At AAFCPAs, she leads the […]
Embracing a Human-First Culture: The Key to the Future of Accounting
Redefining the Value and Sustainability of Profession The accounting profession is at a crossroads, facing pivotal moment in which it must redefine its value and sustainability to remain relevant in an ever-evolving business landscape. One of my key platforms as AICPA chair is focused on this very issue, emphasizing the need to rethink how the […]
Reframing AI and the Evolution of the CPA’s Role
Colorado Society of CPAs- Artificial intelligence (AI) has garnered significant attention in the accounting profession in recent years. To better understand its potential impact, it is useful to reflect on lessonsfrom past technical advancements in the field. With this foundation, we can shift ourfocus to how AI can reshape current practices and the practical steps […]
How to Make Inventory Decisions That Drive Profit
Challenges to Profitability in the Cannabis Industry Profitability in the cannabis industry is challenging due to a combination of regulatory hurdles, banking restrictions, high tax rates, intense market competition, and cash flow management issues. The complex regulatory environment increases compliance costs, while federal laws limit access to traditional banking resources. Additionally, IRS Code Section 280E […]
Pursuit of happiness: AICPA Chair Carla McCall emphasizes people, positivity
Journal of Accountancy (April 16, 2025)- A chair, by definition, is stationary. A chair, when occupied by Carla McCall, CPA, CGMA, is anything but. “Some chair roles are like, ‘Oh, you’re the chair, but you don’t really do much,’” McCall said. “This chair position is immersed in the profession.” McCall’s tenure as AICPA chair has […]
Wait to the last minute on your tax return? Here are some tips.
NBC Boston (April 2,2025)- Tax day is almost here. This year, all federal and state returns must be filed by the April 15 deadline. If you’re dreading doing your taxes, you’re not alone. Nearly a third of Americans admit to procrastinating and waiting until the last minute to file their paperwork. Tomas Pueyo, a tax manager […]
Developing Future Leaders in Accounting
Accounting Today (April 4th,2025)- As technology continues to automate routine tasks, the role of finance professionals is evolving, demanding deeper capabilities in critical thinking, communication and business acumen. Many of PrimeGlobal’s North American firms are focused on cultivating these skills in their future leaders. Carla McCall, managing partner at AAFCPAs, Randy Nail, CEO of HoganTaylor, […]
Carmen Grinkis featured on The Bay March 2025
Note: This content originally appeared on the March 2025 issues of The Bay Magazine and Providence Monthly. I joined AAF Wealth Management in 2016, and since that time the firm’s assets under management have grown organically over 300%. I attribute this growth to our role as fiduciaries and our holistic, personalized approach in managing clients’ […]