From the Desk of Kevin Hodson

From the Desk of Kevin Hodson

On the Desk The Federal Reserve just concluded their most recent Federal Open Market Committee (FOMC) meeting on 9/20. In the post-meeting presser Wednesday afternoon, Fed Chairman Jerome Powell indicated that the Fed is “close to done raising interest rates.” However, they’re not about to ease up on the Federal Funds Rate which presently stands at 5.25% […]

From the Desk of Andy Hammond

From the Desk of Andy Hammond

On the Desk The last few months of the year are always a busy time. We’re helping our clients with year-end planning, tax strategies, and budgeting that comes into play with 2024 just around the corner. Last year, the name of the game was tax loss harvesting, and we still have room to be strategic […]

Best and Worst Practices in Nonprofit Finance

Best and Worst Practices in Nonprofit Finance

During AAFCPAs’ recent Nonprofit Educational Seminar (April 2023), leaders in our Managed Accounting & Advisory Solutions practice provided more than 400 attendees with a behind the scenes glimpse into some of the best and worst practices in nonprofit financial operations. The session included insight, thoughts, and recommendations from Joyce Ripianzi, CPA, Lauren M. Duplin, CPA, […]

AAFCPAs’ 2023-2024 Year-End Tax Planning Webinars

AAFCPAs’ 2023-2024 Year-End Tax Planning Webinars

SAVE THE DATE! AAFCPAs is excited to announce its annual year-end tax planning webinar series, which provides insight into strategies for 2023 year end that clients may take advantage of now to realize a more favorable tax outcome. Individual & Family Tax & Wealth Preservation Tuesday, October 31st 12:00 PM – 1:00 PM Business Tax […]

Have you outgrown your general ledger system?

Have you outgrown your general ledger system?

Making the switch from a general ledger to a customized enterprise solution can notably advance operations by offering improved efficiencies and accuracy along with the freedom in being untethered from complicated third-party software integrations. This holds especially true when less sophisticated financial reporting, forecasting, and analysis solutions begin to hold you back from optimal growth. […]

IRS Sends Erroneous Late Filing Notices

IRS Sends Erroneous Late Filing Notices

AAFCPAs would like to make clients aware that 2022 Form 8955-SSA late filing notices were sent erroneously due to an IRS programming error. Specifically, IRS notices were sent stating Form 8955-SSA were either incomplete or not received on time when in fact they were filed prior to the due date of July 31, 2023. The […]

Asset Protection Strategies for High-Net-Worth Individuals

Asset Protection Strategies for High-Net-Worth Individuals

Asset protection strategies can form a legal and financial separation between professional and personal assets. This can limit your personal liability should a legal or creditor claim be made against your business, rental property, or professional practice. Asset protection strategies can also be designed to safeguard assets during a divorce and can notably enhance your […]

AAF Wealth Management Now Powered to Manage 401(k), 403(b) Accounts

AAF Wealth Management Now Powered to Manage 401(k), 403(b) Accounts

Boston, MA (September 6th, 2023) — AAF Wealth Management, a boutique Registered Investment Advisory (RIA) firm serving select individuals and families, today announced its ability to manage client assets in held away accounts including 401(k)s and 403(b)s. Through a new platform, we now have the ability to proactively manage your retirement account as part of your […]

IRS Postpones RMD Penalties for Inherited Retirement Accounts

IRS Postpones RMD Penalties for Inherited Retirement Accounts

AAFCPAs and AAF Wealth Management would like to make clients aware that the IRS has issued penalty relief in 2023 for individuals who have not carried forward required minimum distributions (RMDs) on inherited retirement accounts. This guidance applies only to accounts inherited by non-spouse heirs where the decedent had been taking RMDs. Confusion arose in […]

Essential Questions CFOs Must Ask When Choosing an Accounting or ERP System

Essential Questions CFOs Must Ask When Choosing an Accounting or ERP System

CFOs often in their careers encounter a time that they need to find a new accounting or ERP system because their current system becomes outdated, inefficient, or unable to support their growing needs. Other factors such as mergers, compliance changes, integration issues, and strategic initiatives can also prompt the search for a new system. Must-have […]