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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

Is Your Professional Services Firm Attracting Top Talent?
According to the US Bureau of Labor Services (BLS), things are looking up in terms of employment gains in the business and professional services sector,

4 Dealership Accounting Practices That Eat Away At Profit
If your vehicle has poor fuel economy, you’ll still make it to your destination, but it will be costly. The same is true for auto

Federal Student Loan Relief & Programs Available in Maine
As the expiration of pandemic-related student loan relief was nearing once again, the Federal Government and some states stepped in to extend further relief to

The Clean Vehicle Credit: What Dealerships Need To Know
On August 16, 2022, President Biden signed the Inflation Reduction Act (the Act) into law. The Act gave rise to The Clean Vehicle Credit, a

CECL Audit Approach: New Methodology to Account for TDRs
The Financial Accounting Standards Board (FASB) has been working to improve the implementation and transition to the Current Expected Credit Losses (CECL) method of accounting