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Mills Announces Four-Part Plan to Reopen Maine Economy
Update as of May 1, 2020: Stage 1 of the Governor’s plan to reopen the Maine economy commences today. Businesses in the Stage 1 sectors

Webinar Recording- Weathering the Storm: CARES Act Relief and Cash Management Strategies for Small Businesses
Recently, ARB’s David Jean, CPA, CCIFP and CExP along with Andrew Helman and Katie Krakowka, business restructuring attorneys from Murray Plumb & Murray, presented a webinar on critical steps

OMB Issues Guidance to Federal Agencies for Administering Federal Awards
The Office of Management and Budget (OMB) has issued Memorandum M-20-22, which provides federal agencies with guiding principles to aid federal contractors and award recipients

President Trump Signs Additional Stimulus Bill into Law
On Friday, April 24, 2020, President Trump signed an additional coronavirus aid bill into law, the Paycheck Protection Program and Health Care Enhancement Act, which

Treasury Department Updates FAQs to Address Questions About Publicly Traded Companies Receiving PPP Loans
Many people have read the Treasury Department’s Frequently Asked Questions. Last night Question #31 was added to the document, which addresses media coverage of several

The CARES Act: A Closer Look at Charitable Contributions
For individuals, businesses, and nonprofit organizations alike, the time to consider long-term plans for economic recovery is now. As the COVID-19 crisis continues, we want

Congress Passes COVID-19 Relief Package: Includes PPP, Unemployment Assistance & Recovery Rebates
On December 21, 2020, Congress passed a $900 billion COVID-19 relief package as part of the Bipartisan-Bicameral Omnibus COVID Relief Deal, a year-end spending bill

What Do Football & Construction Firms Have in Common?
Few people thought there would be a 2020 football season, but millions of people are tuning in to cheer on their favorite teams and Monday

Summary of Bipartisan COVID-19 Relief Proposal Includes Additional PPP & Unemployment
A summary of the latest bipartisan COVID-19 relief proposal is now available. Among other provisions, the proposal includes additional Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) funding and

Balanced Scorecards: How Important Are They?
Information is a powerful tool on its own, and it becomes exponentially more powerful in the hands of those who can wield it properly. A

Expanded State Economic Recovery Efforts: Two New Maine Grant Programs Available to Certain Businesses & Organizations
Two additional grant programs for businesses in Maine are now available, as part of the State’s continued economic recovery efforts: The Maine Tourism, Hospitality &