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NCUA Issues Annual Letter to Credit Unions for 2020
On January 7, 2020, the National Credit Union Administration (NCUA) issued its annual letter to credit unions. The 2020 letter discusses supervisory priorities in preparing
Forecasting 2020 for the Automotive Industry
Although 2019 wasn’t a record sales year for the automotive industry, it was still a solid year, and many dealers were profitable. According to most
Presenting Financial Statements to Your Board of Directors
As a nonprofit organization, governance lies with your Board of Directors. The Board holds the ultimate responsibility for your organization, including tax and reporting compliance,
Albin, Randall & Bennett Promotes New Principals
Laura T. Everett, CPA and Matthew J. Pore, CPA Promoted to Principal Portland, Maine – January 1, 2020 – Albin, Randall & Bennett (ARB), a
New Tax Legislation-December 2019
Once again, Congress has passed tax legislation just before Christmas. This year, the tax provisions were attached to an enormous spending bill. The tax portion
Nonprofits Set to Save on Employee Transportation Costs with Passage of New Spending Bill
A newly passed federal spending bill has wide-ranging implications for both businesses and individuals, but one key section is of particular note for nonprofits that
The CARES Act: A Closer Look at Certain Provisions for Employee Benefit Plans
As we continue to weather the COVID-19 crisis, there’s hardly a single facet of American life left unchanged. The inner workings of employee benefit plans
AICPA Issues Accounting Guidance for PPP Loan Forgiveness
On June 10th, the AICPA issued Technical Question and Answer (TQA) 3200.18, Borrower Accounting for a Forgivable Loan Received Under the Small Business Administration Paycheck
Exit Planning in an Uncertain Economy: Business Growth Opportunities Remain Despite COVID-19 Crisis
As a business owner, exit planning is inevitable. From planning to implementation, exiting a business often takes about 3-5 years, so a comprehensive exit plan
IRS Issues Notice 2020-39: Provisions Provided for QOF Investors Affected by COVID-19
The 2017 Tax Cuts and Jobs Act introduced legislation surrounding the Opportunity Zone Program, a tax incentive program allowing tax breaks for those investing in
MANP Issues Guidelines for Safely Reopening Nonprofit Organizations in Maine
All sectors of business in Maine have been affected by the COVID-19 crisis, and nonprofits are definitely no exception. As our communities, businesses, and organizations