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Celebrating Excellence at BBJ’s 17th Annual CFO of the Year Awards
BBJ’s 17th Annual CFO of the Year Awards

Celebrating Excellence at BBJ’s 17th Annual CFO of the Year Awards

AAFCPAs was honored to once again sponsor and attend the Boston Business Journal’s CFO of the Year Awards, a premier event recognizing the exceptional financial leaders who shape the success of organizations and the regional economy. This year’s celebration reaffirmed the vital role CFOs play not just in managing financials but in driving strategy, fostering […]

Six Ways to Regain Time Without Overhauling Your ERP/GL System
Six Ways to Regain Time Without Overhauling Your ERP/GL System

Six Ways to Regain Time Without Overhauling Your ERP/GL System

Some decisions are delayed not because they are unimportant, but because they are uncomfortable. For many finance teams, the thought of changing systems or introducing automation falls into that category—too expensive, too complex, too disruptive. But staying the course has its own cost. Hours spent maintaining spreadsheets, tracking deadlines manually, or entering transactions line by […]

Is Your Tech Stack Built for Real-Time Decision Making?
Is Your Tech Stack Built for Real-Time Decision Making?

Is Your Tech Stack Built for Real-Time Decision Making?

Finance leaders face increasing pressure to produce faster, accurate reports and maintain strong internal controls—all while managing lean teams and limited resources. Technology should help ease this burden. However, when systems are disconnected, it often creates more work. Teams spend more time managing data across platforms than leveraging it for decision-making. Reconciliations get delayed. Reports […]

How Ethical Hacking Strengthens Cybersecurity and Prevents Data Breach
How Ethical Hacking Strengthens Cybersecurity and Prevents Data Breach

How Ethical Hacking Strengthens Cybersecurity and Prevents Data Breach

Would you or your IT team recognize the signs if one or more of your systems had been breached? How much sensitive data could they access prior to detection? How long would your operations be disrupted were an attack to lock you out? Cyber-attacks are a constant risk that affect organizations across industries, and the […]

Human-First Culture Takes Center Stage in National Accounting Conversation
Human-First Culture Takes Center Stage in National Accounting Conversation

Human-First Culture Takes Center Stage in National Accounting Conversation

The Connecticut Society of CPAs recently featured Carla McCall, CPA, CGMA, Managing Partner at AAFCPAs and Immediate Past AICPA Chair, on the cover of Connecticut CPA magazine, spotlighting her leadership on issues shaping the future of the profession. In the feature, Embracing a Human-First Culture: The Key to the Future of Accounting, Carla calls for […]

HHS Rule Change May Affect Health Center Revenue and Patient Access
HHS Rule Change May Affect Health Center Revenue and Patient Access

HHS Rule Change May Affect Health Center Revenue and Patient Access

A new interpretation by the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) could restrict access to federally funded programs—including the Health Center Program—for individuals without lawful immigration status. The move rescinds a 1998 interpretation of the Personal Responsibility and Work Opportunity Reconciliation Act (PRWORA) and reclassifies several programs, including community health centers, as “Federal […]

AAF Wealth Management Q2 2025 Market Insights
AAF Wealth Management Q2 2025 Market Insights

AAF Wealth Management Q2 2025 Market Insights

In an ongoing commitment to keep you abreast on a range of issues that might affect your business and personal finances, AAFCPAs is pleased to share Q2 2025 Market Insights published by AAF Wealth Management, part of the AAFCPAs family of companies. This provides investors with an understanding of what’s driven performance of late. With […]

Positioning for Profitability: Smarter Compliance and Tax Strategies in Cannabis 
Positioning for Profitability Smarter Compliance and Tax Strategies in Cannabis (1)

Positioning for Profitability: Smarter Compliance and Tax Strategies in Cannabis 

The cannabis industry continues to evolve, bringing both opportunities and complexities. As state-level legalization expands, multi-state operators must navigate a patchwork of regulations, each with its own compliance demands. Federal prohibition only compounds these challenges, driving up tax burdens, tightening financial constraints, and adding layers of regulatory uncertainty. For cannabis operators and investors, staying ahead […]

Congress Passes Sweeping Tax and Spending Law with Broad Implications for Individuals and Businesses
Congress Passes Sweeping Tax and Spending Law with Broad Implications for Individuals and Businesses

Congress Passes Sweeping Tax and Spending Law with Broad Implications for Individuals and Businesses

Congress has passed a sweeping new law that permanently extends and expands key tax provisions, reshapes health and social program eligibility, and revises spending across defense, energy, and federal benefits programs. While many provisions take effect immediately, others will phase in or expire over time. AAFCPAs is analyzing the full scope of the law to […]