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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 […]
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
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 […]
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 […]
Court Upholds Massachusetts Tax on Business Gain After Owner Relocates
In this article: The Massachusetts Appeals Court recently ruled that a tech founder’s $4.7 million stock sale could be subject to state income tax, despite his move out of state. Craig Welch, who co-founded AcadiaSoft, Inc. in 2003, initially held a 50-50 ownership split with one partner, though his interest was diluted over time as […]
IRS to End Paper Checks in 2025
Beginning in September 2025, the federal government will phase out paper checks to the Internal Revenue Service (IRS), ending a long chapter in the way Americans exchange money with the agency. Under a sweeping mandate issued by the U.S. Treasury, all federal disbursements including tax refunds must be paid electronically, and paper refund checks will […]
Cyber Insurance in 2025: What CFOs and Risk Managers Need to Know to Avoid Costly Gaps
As cyber threats evolve in both sophistication and scale, cyber insurance has moved from a niche policy consideration to a cornerstone of business continuity and enterprise risk management. For many organizations, coverage is now a condition of financing, contract renewal, or fiduciary oversight. Yet many policies still fall short, especially when the scope of coverage […]
Inside AAFCPAs’ Award-Winning Tech Strategy–Live at Accounting Today
AAFCPAs was invited to speak at Accounting Today’s upcoming web seminar, Lessons from the Best Firms for Technology. Peter R. Sebilian, AAFCPAs’ Chief Information Officer, represened the firm as a panelist, sharing insights on the firm’s industry leading approach to technology strategy, risk management, and innovation. Moderated by Accounting Today Technology Editor Chris Gaetano, the […]
How to Document System Requirements Before You Choose New Software
New software opens up abundant opportunities for improvement: automated processes, streamlined workflows, system integrations, and much more. For many organizations, however, bridging the gap between current systems to new systems can be daunting. What begins as a push for efficiency can lead to frustration when the system fails to meet expectations—or worse, creates new problems. […]