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Dealership Valuations – Optimizing Your Results
Many dealers we talk to might have a general idea of what it would take to get them to sell their store, or what they

What to Ask in an Accounting Firm Interview (and Why It Matters)
If you’re heading into an interview at an accounting firm, you’re probably focused on how to answer questions well. But don’t forget—interviews are a two-way

One Big Beautiful Bill: What Family-Owned Businesses Need to Know
The One Big Beautiful Bill (OBBB) delivers a wide range of permanent and temporary tax changes that will affect family-owned businesses, their owners, and their

No Exit Plan? What’s the Worst That Can Happen?
When you’re running a successful business, creating a plan for your eventual exit may be the last thing on your mind. “I have way too

How Externships and Internships Help You Choose the CPA Firm That Works for You
Starting a career in accounting isn’t just about choosing a major—it’s about finding the right environment to grow professionally. With so many CPA firms offering

ARB Earns Spot on Best Places to Work in Maine List for 13th Consecutive Year
For the thirteenth consecutive year, Albin, Randall & Bennett has been recognized among the Best Places to Work in Maine. This milestone underscores ARB’s continued

Exit Planning: You Don’t Need to Do It Alone
There’s a mythology that business owners have all the answers all the time. Many business owners hold themselves up to this unachievable standard. Yet, nearly

Why Aren’t You Using a Rolling Forecast?
Originally published in Manufacturer, ARB’s Manufacturing Industry newsletter. Economic volatility and supply chain disruptions during the COVID-19 pandemic strained the usefulness of traditional budgeting and

6 Inventory Strategies for Boosting Working Capital
Originally published in Manufacturer, ARB’s Manufacturing Industry newsletter. Many businesses tie up working capital in inventory. Fortunately, there are inventory management and optimization strategies manufacturers

How to Exit Your Business on a High Note
Originally published in Manufacturer, ARB’s Manufacturing Industry newsletter. Many people spend long hours starting their business. But what about exiting a successful business? Creating a

Private Foundation Excise Tax Changes in the “One Big Beautiful Bill”—What Decision Makers Need to Know
Private foundations have long operated under a steady—if often overlooked—tax framework, but a new proposal in the “One Big Beautiful Bill” under consideration in the