Industry
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 […]
Seminar Recap: Keynote Discussion with Attorney General Andrea Joy Campbell
During AAFCPAs’ recent Nonprofit Seminar (April 2025), Massachusetts’ Attorney General Andrea Joy Campbell engaged in a question-and-answer session and shared perspectives with nonprofit leaders looking to navigate current funding and regulatory challenges. This discussion offered practical guidance for finance leaders on navigating funding complexities, ensuring compliance, and fostering collaboration to enhance organizational resilience and effectiveness. […]
Massachusetts to Automate Penalties on Late Advance Payments Starting July 2025
Beginning July 1, 2025, the Massachusetts Department of Revenue (DOR) will automatically assess penalties on businesses that fail to make required advance tax payments by the 25th of each month. The advance payment requirement, in place since 2021, applies to businesses with more than $150,000 in annual tax liability from certain indirect taxes, such as […]
Seminar Recap: Embracing Continuous Close for Real-Time Financial Insights
During AAFCPAs’ recent Nonprofit Seminar (April 2025), Joyce Ripianzi, CPA, Amy Staunton, CPA, and Lauren M. Duplin, CPA of AAFCPAs’ Outsourced Accounting & Fractional CFO practice presented to more than 550 attendees practical guidance on how nonprofit finance teams may adopt a continuous close model to improve accuracy, timeliness, and efficiency. Many nonprofits are already […]
Seminar Recap: Strategic Software Add-Ons to Streamline Operations
During AAFCPAs’ recent Nonprofit Seminar (April 2025), Robyn Leet and Stuart Karas of AAFCPAs’ Business Process & IT Consulting practice presented strategic considerations for nonprofit finance leaders looking to improve efficiency, automate painful manual operations, reduce duplication, and make better use of their existing software tools. Nonprofits often rely on a patchwork of systems—some modern, […]
What’s New at AAFCPAs 2025
What’s New at AAFCPAs 2025 | Webinar On-Demand AAFCPAs’ Partner Matthew Boyle enthusiastically shared recent highlights of the firm’s success that are most pertinent to you, our coveted nonprofit audience. This is one of our most anticipated sessions annually! Come for pure enjoyment and leave satisfied with an appreciation of our ongoing efforts to bring […]
AAF Wealth Management 2025 Market Insights
AAF Wealth Management Market Insights | Webinar On-Demand In an ongoing commitment to keep clients abreast on a range of issues that might affect your business and personal financial health, AAF Wealth Management’s Wealth Advisor and Director of Investments Kevin Hodson, shared what has driven performance of late along with thoughts on variables that could […]
AI Chatbots and Deepfake Awareness: Navigating Risks and Training Your Team
AI Chatbots and Deepfake Awareness: Navigating Risks and Training Your Team | Webinar On-Demand Explore the role of AI chatbots in the workplace including their benefits, risks, and limitations. Better identify and understand deepfakes and learn effective strategies to train staff on navigating these technologies responsibly and securely. For guidance tailored to your organization, Business Process […]
Accounting Standards Update 2025
During AAFCPAs’ recent Nonprofit Seminar (April 2025), Matthew Hutt, CPA, CGMA, Partner, and Jennifer A. L’Heureux, CPA, Manager, shared insights with more than 550 attendees on recent developments in accounting standards affecting nonprofit organizations. Nonprofits must stay ahead of evolving accounting rules to keep their funding secure and their reporting accurate. While 2025 brings fewer […]