Industry
The State of Cannabis Rescheduling: Where Does It Stand?
Cannabis Business Executive (September 3, 2024) – AAFCPAs would like to make cannabis clients aware that the public commentary period on cannabis rescheduling has ended, marking a key turning point in the ongoing debate over cannabis regulation. On July 22, the commentary period officially closed, with more than 43,000 comments submitted. The overwhelming majority of […]
IRS Launches Second Employee Retention Credit Voluntary Disclosure Program
AAFCPAs would like to make clients aware that the Internal Revenue Service introduced its second Employee Retention Credit (ERC) Voluntary Disclosure Program, which runs until November 22, 2024. This initiative allows businesses to correct improper ERC payments at a 15 percent discount and avoid future audits, penalties, and interest. Under this program, businesses will need […]
Expert Tip from AAFCPAs – 340B Report Guest Blog
340b Report (August 15, 2024) – Monitoring and maintaining an active patient listing (APL) for all patients whose prescriptions qualify as eligible under the 340B program is imperative. This APL should be updated daily and maintained through the electronic medical record system. The entity’s 340B policy should specify the time period during which a patient […]
How Schools Confidently Navigate Facilities Expansion
While the design and construction of a new academic facility can be an ambitious and exciting undertaking, it may present financial challenges. To ensure project success and to mitigate risk, it is critical to proactively plan for accounting and financial implications before you break ground. Take for example one of AAFCPAs’ independent school clients that […]
Seminar Recap: Decoding RPA for CFOs
During AAFCPAs’ recent Nonprofit Seminar (April 2024), Vassilis Kontoglis and Ryan K. Wolff, MBA briefed approximately 400 attendees on the ways in which nonprofit executives can harness RPA for financial automation. The full session was recorded and may be viewed as a webcast at your convenience. >> Robotic Process Automation (RPA) is transforming finance, accounting, […]
AAFCPAs Celebrates 2024 National Health Center Week
Each August, National Health Center Week aims to promote awareness of America’s 1,400 Community Health Centers (CHCs), which act as a beacon of strength, service, and care within our communities. Across the country, CHCs support 500,000 direct and indirect jobs, create nearly $85 billion in economic output, and save our nation’s health system billions of […]
FQHCs Boost Revenue Through MassHealth Change in Scope of Services
AAFCPAs would like to make Federally Qualified Health Center (FQHC) clients in Massachusetts aware that MassHealth change in scope guidelines provide an adjustment process for certain changes in scope and an associated boost in revenue through an increased Prospective Payment System (PPS) rate. The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) defines a change […]
Urgent: 2023 Cost Report Submission Deadline for Massachusetts Community Health Centers
AAFCPAs would like to make Massachusetts Community Health Centers aware that the Center for Health Information and Analysis (CHIA) has announced it is now collecting cost reports for the fiscal year ending in 2023. Initial communication and instructions indicate 2023 cost reports are due on August 26, 2024, regardless of fiscal year end date. The […]
Seeking Your Support for an Emjays Award Nomination
The Emjays International Cannabis Awards are returning Dec. 5 to the Pearl Theater inside The Palms Casino Resort in Las Vegas! Nominations are open for 23 awards categories in the cannabis industry, including Financial Services of the Year (Accounting Firms, Banking, and Investment Firms). To be considered, companies must receive nominations from clients like you. […]