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Manufacturing in Maine 2025 Year in Review
At a Glance Maine’s manufacturing sector spent 2025 balancing innovation and resilience. Despite global uncertainty, the state saw continued investment in advanced materials, precision manufacturing,

Construction Industry in Maine 2025 Year in Review
At a Glance As 2025 draws to a close, Maine’s construction industry stands at a crossroads between growth and growing pains. From the rising cost

NIL Income and Taxes: What College Athletes and Families Need to Know
At a Glance The NCAA’s Name, Image, and Likeness (NIL) program has transformed college athletics, allowing student-athletes to earn money through sponsorships, appearances, and more.

Building Business Value Via Your Employees
Your employees can be a huge differentiator in terms of building your business’s value. However, it’s important for you to understand how to properly motivate

State Conformity to OBBBA Tax Provisions: What Businesses and Taxpayers in Maine, Massachusetts, and New Hampshire Need to Know
At a Glance The One Big Beautiful Bill Act (OBBBA) significantly changes federal tax rules beginning in 2025, but Maine, Massachusetts, and New Hampshire vary

How a Strong Month-End Close Drives Dealership Financial Success
Running an auto dealership means coordinating several interconnected departments—sales, parts, service, and financing—all moving at high speed. Without a solid month-end close, it’s easy for

How Does SAS 136 Change the Rules for a Limited Scope Audit?
Nearly two years ago, the AICPA issued Statement on Auditing Standards (SAS) No. 136, Forming an Opinion and Reporting on Financial Statements of Employee Benefit

What’s the Right Entity Type Selection for Your Business?
Entity selection is an important decision when starting a new business. It’s a decision that requires more thought than many new business owners may anticipate.

How Proper Internal Controls Can Help Your Nonprofit Succeed
Controls over operating processes are essential for all organizations, including nonprofits. This can sometimes be extremely challenging for smaller nonprofits due to a limited number

Is Your Manufacturing Company Leveraging The Digital Transformation?
Technology plays an integral part in manufacturing. To stay on the leading edge of the industry, manufacturers keep a constant watch on technology trends and

DOL Releases Cybersecurity Guidance for Protecting Employee Benefit Plans
On April 14, 2021, the United States Department of Labor’s (DOL) Employee Benefits Security Administration published three cybersecurity guidance releases. Cybersecurity Program Best Practices and