Jack Finning
The Massive Retiree Wave Demands Manufacturers Embrace Planning
Industry Week | AAFCPAs’ partner Jack Finning offers guidance for company owners preparing for a sale or transfer of leadership. “They must be able to clearly and effectively communicate with the next generation about how to best steer the organization through these choppy waters.”
You’ve named a successor for MP. Now what?
AccountingToday | Jack Finning, CPA, CGMA comments on Succession Planning trends, saying: “it is critical for [organizations] to develop a plan that allows the business to continue in an efficient way and one that appeals to young leaders…”
Don’t Let a Generation Gap Derail your Succession Plan
Experience and expertise are two leadership qualities that business owners and CEOs earn after decades of managing through their industry. Baby Boomers who have grown their company and see retirement in the near future may be wary that the next generation – often those of Gen X or the Millennial set – approaches leadership from […]
Jack Finning to Moderate Panel for FEI-Boston
Attracting and Retaining Talent in a Robust Job Market The Boston chapter of Financial Executives International (FEI) is presenting an educational workshop on September 30th for the benefit of Finance and Personnel/HR Executives moderated by AAFCPAs Partner Jack Finning. Jack will lead this interactive session on Attracting and Retaining Talent in a Robust Job Market, […]
6 Tips for Greater Manufacturing Workplace Efficiency
The old adage “time is money” is especially true in the world of manufacturing. The more time and materials you waste, the less profitable you become. AAFCPAs outlined the following six tips to improve workplace efficiency based on our proven experience working closely with manufacturers over the past 40+ years: Do Not Skimp on Training […]
AAFCPAs Partner, Jack Finning to Serve on Board of Advisors at Nichols College
AAFCPAs is excited to announce that Jack Finning, CPA, CGMA has been appointed and agrees to serve on the Board of Advisors at Nichols College, a college of choice for business and leadership education. Jack will donate his time, talent and expertise to better the strategic goals of the College, and to help foster growth, […]
Federal Financing Options for Manufacturing Companies
Where do you go when private funding sources and traditional commercial lenders have turned you down? When seeking financing for your manufacturing business, a wide range of options are initially considered, including: self-funding, funding from family and friends, angel funding and bank financing. The question becomes more difficult when private funding sources and traditional commercial lenders […]
Retain Key Executives in the Nonprofit Sector with 457 Deferred Compensation Plans
Executive compensation continues to receive increased scrutiny from the IRS, Attorney Generals (AGOs), and in the court of public opinion. This scrutiny is intended to ensure that executive compensation does not take away from the charitable mission of the nonprofit; however, the IRS and AGOs also recognize that large public charities are complex organizations that […]
Grants Available to MA Based Manufacturing Companies for Private Consulting
The Smaller Business Association of New England’s (SBANE) Manufacturing Matching Grant Program may be a potentially valuable opportunity for your business or someone you know. SBANE is now accepting applications for the 2015-2016 funding year, due August 17, 2015. The Commonwealth of Massachusetts has once again appropriated $250,000 for SBANE’s Manufacturing Matching Grant Program, assigned […]