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Lease Accounting for Manufacturing Companies
In 2016, the Financial Accounting Standards Board (FASB) issued new guidelines for the way businesses of all sizes and industry types handle lease accounting to
NCUA Provides Credit Unions Simplified Auditing Requirements
Good news for smaller credit unions: a new regulatory change is set to provide greater flexibility around auditing requirements. The National Credit Union Administration (NCUA)
ARB Hosts Annual Open House
Albin, Randall & Bennett, a 2019 Best Places to Work in Maine, hosted its annual Open House on September 25, 2019. We were excited to
Will Wayfair Create More Tax Liability for Your Business?
It’s been more than a year since the U.S. Supreme Court allowed states to tax online sales in its South Dakota v. Wayfair, Inc. (“Wayfair”)
ESOP Considerations for Construction Companies
Employee Stock Ownership Plans (ESOPs) have been on the rise since the Employee Retirement Income Security Act of 1974 (ERISA) set the foundation for the
Proposed Regulation Big Win For Auto Dealers
On Friday, September 13th the Treasury Department and Internal Revenue Service released final regulations and additional proposed regulations under IRC Section 168(k) that address guidance
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
Tax Planning for 2020, A Pandemic Year
This year is already turning out to be a unique one, in terms of its uncertainty associated with the COVID-19 pandemic. It seems like so
Qualified Improvement Property –Error Fixed!
The CARES Act was passed in late March, largely to provide stimulus and emergency assistance to individuals and businesses adversely impacted by the coronavirus pandemic.
FASB Issues ASU Delaying Effective Date for Revenue Recognition & Lease Accounting Standards for Certain Entities
The COVID-19 pandemic has significantly impacted the global economy, and U.S. businesses are no exception. On June 3, 2020, the Financial Accounting Standards Board (FASB)