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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

OBBB Update: No Changes to Returns or Withholding for Tax Year 2025 Under the One Big Beautiful Bill Act
The IRS has confirmed that for the 2025 tax year, employers and payroll providers should continue using the current forms and withholding schedules — including

Are You Ready for the New Revenue Recognition Standard?
If your company gets revenue from contracts with customers, as construction companies do, you’d better be ready for ASC 606, the new revenue recognition standard

FASB Proposes Extended Effective Dates for Private Companies and Nonprofits
Yesterday the Financial Accounting Standards Board (FASB) issued a proposed Accounting Standards Update that changes the effective date for certain new accounting standards. Private companies and nonprofits will

ARB Reveals New Brand Identity
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE The partners at Albin, Randall and Bennett (ARB) are proud to unveil a new brand identity for the firm. The refreshed brand

How much will your business lose to fraud this year?
If you don’t have good internal controls, your business could lose a lot. According to the Association of Certified Fraud Examiners (ACFE) 2018 Report to

CECL Adoption: A Complex Journey for Credit Unions
Financial institutions gained some breathing room last summer when the implementation deadline for the new CECL reporting standard was pushed to 2022 for non-publicly traded