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SECURE 2.0 Act Current Timeline for ESOPs, KSOPs, and 401(k)s
At a Glance The SECURE 2.0 Act brings several retirement plan changes that directly and indirectly affect ESOP-owned businesses. While many provisions target 401(k) and

Federal ESOP Legislation Update: Key 2025 Bills and What They Mean for Employee-Owned Companies
At a Glance This article summarizes recent federal legislation affecting employee stock ownership plans (ESOPs), including bills passed by the Senate in 2025 and others

Which Calculated Risks Should You Consider?
Minimizing risks is a goal that many business owners have. But sometimes, there are instances where taking calculated risks becomes a necessity, especially when you

Understanding the AGI Reduction for Charitable Contributions Under the OBBB
At a Glance The One Big Beautiful Bill (OBBB) introduces an annual reduction equal to 0.5% of adjusted gross income (AGI) for charitable contribution deductions

Consider an SOC Report to Help Manage Supply Chain Risks
Originally published in Manufacturer, ARB’s Manufacturing Industry newsletter. The pandemic revealed just how fragile global supply chains can be. In addition to contagious diseases, various

How Blockchain Technology Can Benefit Your Supply Chain
Originally published in Manufacturer, ARB’s Manufacturing Industry newsletter. Blockchain technology is increasingly transforming manufacturing supply chains. In a traditional supply chain, tracking the journey from

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

What Is in the “One Big Beautiful Bill”? A General Overview of the Proposed Tax Package – UPDATED 5/22
UPDATE: On 5/21 the OBBB passed the House. It now moves on to the Senate for consideration. House Republicans have released a sweeping tax proposal—nicknamed