Destiny Flood
AAFCPAs Recognized by Forbes for Leadership Across Evolving CPA Roles
Forbes (April 2026) – Forbes has named four AAFCPAs professionals to its 2026 Best-in-State CPAs list, a national recognition that reflects individual distinction as well as the firm’s approach to serving clients across key markets. Those recognized include Destiny J. Flood, CPA in California, Sarah Flischel, CPA in Colorado, and David Kelleher, CPA, CGMA and […]
How To Preserve Value After a Merger or Acquisition
Effective integration post-transaction depends on anticipating operational challenges, aligning teams and systems, and applying practical oversight from the outset. Early clarity and structured support help buyers turn deal assumptions into measurable results and lasting value. Key Takeaways: Acquiring a business post transaction brings a shift from negotiation to execution. Having a smooth integration of operational […]
How to Identify Common Inefficiencies in the Finance Function
Key Takeaways: Even strong finance teams can face hidden gaps that slow reporting or leave the organization exposed when there is a transition in key team members. Clarifying workflows and ownership helps recover time, reduce manual effort, and focus on higher-value tasks. The accounting and finance function often appears sound, largely because processes evolve gradually […]
Organized Books & Records Support Efficient Financial Statement Audits and Timely Tax Filings
We all know that clean, complete, and well–organized prepared by client materials (PBCs) can directly shorten audit and tax compliance preparation timelines. However, teams do not always provide those in the ideal condition. As busy season reaches its peak, pressure intensifies for fellow public accounting auditors and their clients alike to keep financial affairs in […]
How to Level Up Financial Planning & Analysis
The Crucial Role of FP&A Financial Planning & Analysis (FP&A) plays a crucial role in an organization’s success and increasingly overlaps with business intelligence and data analytics. Budgeting, forecasting, and analytics support decision makers at organizations of all sizes. Most have the basic building blocks to drive FP&A—for instance, a good grasp of their industry, […]
Top Skills and Tools CFOs Need to Stay Future Ready
Finance leaders work across functions, shaping decisions in real time and navigating complexity that cannot always wait for quarterly updates. Their insight is drawn into conversations about growth, risk, technology, and talent. Meeting these expectations calls for a blend of technical knowledge, business awareness, and the ability to move across systems and departments with clarity. […]
Helping Clients Get Audit-Ready: How Advisory Team Supports Auditors
As year-end approaches, many finance teams and their external auditors navigate the season’s challenges with a shared goal: ensuring financials are audit ready. Disorganized records, such as missing source documents or unreconciled general ledgers, can add unnecessary complexity to this process, leading to longer hours and heightened stress for both clients and auditors. CFOs and […]
What Life Science Firms Need to Know Before Expanding to the U.S.
Understanding the U.S. Market Entry Process for Life Science Companies For foreign life sciences companies, the decision to establish a presence in the United States often begins with a strategic imperative—a clinical trial site near an academic research center, access to venture funding, or proximity to biopharma partners. But once the strategic rationale is clear, […]
Business Tax Strategies 2025: Watch our Webinar OnDemand
2025 Business Tax Planning Webinar Position your business for year-end success with insights from AAFCPAs’ 2025 Business Tax Strategies webinar. Learn strategies to optimize your tax position, stay ahead of regulatory changes, and ensure your financial records are accurate and compliant. In this session, you will learn: Webinar OnDemand