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Balancing ERP and Niche Solutions: Choosing the Right Path for Growth
The system(s) that once helped bring order to your operations may now be slowing things down. As organizations grow, shift focus, or respond to new demands, software that once felt like a perfect fit can start to feel restrictive. Finance teams rely on more workarounds. Spreadsheets multiply. Reports take longer to produce and answer fewer […]
Understanding the One Big Beautiful Bill’s Effects on Nonprofits
On July 4, 2025, President Trump signed into law H.R.1, commonly known as the One Big Beautiful Bill (OBBB) Act. The legislation includes several provisions that may affect charitable organizations. Corporate Giving Floor. Under the OBBB, corporations can claim a charitable deduction only if contributions exceed one percent of taxable income. Corporations may carry forward […]
CSV Import/Export, Batch, or Real-Time? How to Choose the Right System Integration Method
The promise of seamless system integration—real-time dashboards, automatic updates, reduced manual handling—often sounds too good to pass up. Vendors tout live data connections, executives expect instant visibility, and teams grow impatient when information does not flow. But full integration is not always necessary or worth the investment. In many cases, a well-mapped file transfer or […]
Continuous Close Approach Allows Nonprofits to Streamline Month-End Processes
For many nonprofits, month-end close follows a familiar rhythm: reconcile books, gather receipts, post final entries, and generate reports. It is a routine shaped by habit and deadlines, often carried out under pressure. But in practice, this model can create as much friction as it resolves, especially when organizations rely on outdated systems or must […]
MA Nonprofit Annual Report Due by Nov 1
AAFCPAs reminds clients that every nonprofit corporation organized under the laws of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts must file a nonprofit annual report with the Corporations Division on or before November 1st of each year. Failure to file can lead to a loss of good standing as a corporation in Massachusetts. Learn more here: https://www.sec.state.ma.us/cor/corpweb/cornp/npfrm.htm
What SaaS Companies Need to Know About State Tax Obligations
As software companies shift to subscription-based models and expand across state lines, tax obligations grow less predictable—and more costly when overlooked. Sales tax on Software-as-a-Service (SaaS) is no longer limited to where a company is headquartered. Instead, tax exposure may follow where products are used, where customers are billed, or even where remote team members […]
Belanger, Whittemore to Present Audit-Proofing Strategies for Nonprofits at MNN Conference
Katie Belanger, Partner at AAFCPAs and leader in the firm’s Human & Social Services practice along with Lisa Whittemore, Partner, Risk Advisory will present at the 2025 MNN Annual Conference on October 22 at the DCU Center in Worcester, Massachusetts. This workshop, A CPA, CFO and CFE Walk Into A Bar… Audit-Proofing Your Organization, equips […]
Regulatory Update: Massachusetts Extends FY25 UFR Deadline to January 15, 2026
AAFCPAs would like to make clients aware, in response to the delayed release of the Federal Compliance Supplement, the Massachusetts Operational Services Division (OSD) has announced a statewide extension for FY25 Uniform Financial Report (UFR) submissions. This update provides clarity and relief for providers navigating compliance timelines. Note: The 60-day extension applies only to contractors required […]
Life Sciences Gain R&D Tax Relief Under OBBB
Life sciences companies face some of the highest costs and longest timelines for research and development. The One Big Beautiful Bill (OBBB) Act, with the newly released IRS Revenue Procedure 2025-28, eases some of the tax complexity around these expenditures. Starting with tax years after December 31, 2024, domestic research and development expenses may be […]