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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
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
NCUA Provides Credit Unions Simplified Auditing Requirements
Good news for smaller credit unions: a new regulatory change is set to provide greater flexibility around auditing requirements. The National Credit Union Administration (NCUA)
ARB Hosts Annual Open House
Albin, Randall & Bennett, a 2019 Best Places to Work in Maine, hosted its annual Open House on September 25, 2019. We were excited to