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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

PPP Loans, Forgiven Expenses, & 2020 Deductions
As tax planners, we are familiar with the uncertain world of predicting future events and their related tax consequences. In working with businesses who obtained
PPP & EIDL Borrower Information to be Released by SBA
Throughout the ongoing legal battle with national-news organizations, the SBA has pushed for withholding certain PPP loan borrower information. The SBA claimed the information withheld

Avoiding Common 401(k) Plan Missteps
Your company’s 401(k) benefit plan is a key incentive for attracting and retaining the employees responsible for maintaining (and increasing) your cash flow, customer relationships,

Payroll Tax Deferral: What’s New Since Trump’s Executive Order?
Update as of November 4, 2020: The IRS has provided reporting instructions for employers who have begun deferring the employee portion of Social Security tax

Federal Reserve Updates Guidelines For The Main Street Lending Program
Update as of November 4, 2020: As of October 30th, the Main Street Lending Program (MSLP) has provided close to $4 billion by way of