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August 2025 Newsletter
In this newsletter we cover employee gift matching programs as a philanthropic strategy, fraud prevention using the “fraud diamond” framework, upcoming expanded income tax disclosure requirements for private entities, and differences between public charities and private foundations. Also features a team spotlight on Lisset Anderson from Client Services.
Meet Nathan Bolt – Fractional CFO Services
Nathan is a seasoned Chief Financial Officer (CFO) drawing from over two decades of experience in accounting and finance. He holds a BS in Accounting, is a licensed CPA, and…
Why 2025 Is Turning Out to Be a Great Year
In January, we wondered what the year would bring. Well, now we know what the first half of the year has brought, and it is good news for high-net-worth business…
ACC Announces New Policies Aimed at Preventing Business Filing Fraud
Most state business filing agencies like the Arizona Corporation Commission (ACC) are ministerial entities only and have no regulatory or enforcement authority. In other words, these government entities can make…
Key Provisions of the New Tax Act
On July 4, 2025, Donald Trump signed the One Big Beautiful Bill Act (OBBBA) into law. At the center of the bill is the extension of many provisions of…
OBBBA – Tax Treatment of R&D Expensing and Bonus Depreciation
The One Big Beautiful Bill Act (OBBBA) significantly impacts the tax treatment for businesses of research and development (R&D) expense and bonus depreciation. These new provisions offer substantial benefits and …
What is The Difference Between a Public Charity and a Private Foundation?
If you listen to public radio, you have probably heard an announcement that programming is supported by an organization such as the Jane Doe Private Foundation or the Smith Family…
Meet Lisset Anderson – Supervisor, Client Services
Lisset Anderson is a Supervisor in Client Services and has been a member of the R&A team since 2018. Lisset supports R&A’s clients, responding to questions, and ensuring client satisfaction.…
The Fraud Diamond
First, there was the Fraud Triangle. Then came the Fraud Diamond. David Wolfe and Dana Hermanson, the authors of “The Fraud Diamond: Considering the Four Elements of Fraud” (2004), created…
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The Purpose of Form I-9: What Employers Need to Know
Every employer needs to complete Form I-9 for their employees. It is an important compliance document. Here is what you need to know.
Meet Junna Stockwell, CPA, Supervisor – Assurance
Junna is a supervisor in our Assurance department. In her role, she solves financial problems and helps provide accurate financial reporting for our clients.
The True Cost of Poor Recordkeeping
Poor recordkeeping can create costs that include problems with tax compliance, reporting, and planning—among others. Click for details and avoid these errors.
Meet Christopher Bezerra-Clark — Associate, Client Accounting Services
Get to know the R&A team! This month, featuring Christopher Bezerra-Clark from our Client Accounting Services team.
Claiming a Mileage Deduction on Your Tax Return
If you use your vehicle for business, charity, or medical purposes, you may be able to take a tax deduction. Here is what you need to know.
Installment Sales – Ins, Outs, Ups, & Downs
The installment method is a tax-reporting strategy that allows you to spread out the recognition of capital gains over multiple tax years when you finance an asset sale yourself. There is a lot to know—click for the details.
How Manufacturers Can Turn Innovation into Tax Benefits
Recent tax law changes have expanded the definition of qualifying research and development activities and created new opportunities for manufacturers to recover capital. Click for important details.