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IRS FIRE is retiring: Prepare now for IRIS in 2027
The way businesses electronically file 1099s and other information returns with the IRS is changing. The IRS is retiring its Filing Information Returns Electronically (FIRE)
2026 W-2 Reporting Changes: Is Your Payroll Process Ready?
If your business pays overtime or employs workers who earn tips, there’s a new payroll reporting requirement you shouldn’t wait until year-end to address. Beginning
ARB Earns 2026 Best Places to Work Honors
Albin, Randall & Bennett is proud to be one of the 2026 Best Places to Work in Maine and Best Places to Work for Women.
Maine PTET 2026: An Annual Planning Decision for Business Leaders
Maine’s new PTET begins in 2026. Learn who qualifies, how the 90% credit works, and what businesses should consider before making the annual election.
ARB Announces 2026 Promotions
Albin, Randall & Bennett is pleased to announce the following promotions: Nate Marcet, CPA, is promoted to Tax Director. Nate joined ARB in 2023 and
Albin, Randall & Bennett Announces the Promotions of Matthew S. Marcoullier and Samantha J. Pedersen to Principal
PORTLAND, MAINE, JULY 27, 2026 —Albin, Randall & Bennett (ARB) is pleased to announce the promotions of Matthew S. Marcoullier, CPA, and Samantha J. Pedersen, CPA, to
The Approach of New Auditing Standards for Employee Benefit Plans
Employee benefit plan audits subject to ERISA are in for some changes ahead. In July 2019, the American Institute of Certified Public Accountants’ (AICPA) Accounting
CECL’s Legislative Journey and How Credit Unions Can Prepare
Current Expected Credit Loss (CECL) CECL is an Accounting Standards Update (ASU) introduced by the Financial Accounting Standards Board (FASB) in June 2016. The ASU
DOL Announced Final Rule on Overtime
Which employees of your business qualify for time and a half? It’s time to reevaluate that question, namely at the executive, administrative, and professional levels.
Exit Planning for Closely Held Businesses: Where Do You Begin?
Closely held businesses come with their own brand of benefits and challenges. Since there are generally only a few stockholders, often family members, owners are
Lease Accounting for Manufacturing Companies
In 2016, the Financial Accounting Standards Board (FASB) issued new guidelines for the way businesses of all sizes and industry types handle lease accounting to