Brady Martz Recognized as One of the Region’s 50 Best Places to Work for Third Consecutive Year
Top 100 nationally ranked and independently owned accounting and advisory services firm Brady Martz today announced that it has been selected as one of the region’s 50 Best Places to Work in 2026 by Prairie Business magazine. Each year, Prairie Business recognizes companies and organizations rated in areas including benefits, culture, and personal job satisfa
Charitable Solicitation Registration: What Nonprofits Should Know
For many nonprofits, fundraising is a central part of carrying out the mission. Annual appeals, online campaigns, event sponsorships, grant requests, and donor outreach all help support programs and services. But before an organization asks for contributions, it may need to consider charitable solicitation registration requirements. Charitable solicitatio
Section 1071 Reset: What Financial Institutions Should Do Before 2028
The CFPB’s May 1, 2026 final rule revised parts of Regulation B, subpart B, which implements Section 1071 of the Dodd-Frank Act for small business lending data collection. The rule amended coverage for certain financial institutions and credit transactions, changed certain data point requirements, and extended the compliance date to January 1, 2028. For
Year-End Audit Prep: Reducing Bottlenecks Before the Auditors Arrive
For many government finance teams, year-end audit prep begins long before auditors arrive for fieldwork. The quality of year-end preparation can influence how quickly questions are resolved, how many follow-up requests are needed, and how smoothly the overall process moves. A well-organized audit file does more than support compliance. It helps finance teams
Building Operating Reserves: How Much Is Enough?
Operating reserves play an important role in helping organizations stay financially stable through uncertainty. Whether an organization is responding to delayed funding, unexpected repairs, revenue shortfalls, rising costs, or shifts in service demand, reserves provide flexibility when timing and cash flow do not line up as planned. For many leaders, the
FDIC Digital Signage and Non-Deposit Disclosures: Start the 2027 Countdown
The FDIC has finalized updates to its official digital sign and non-deposit signage requirements, with a compliance date of April 1, 2027. While that date may feel distant, banks know how quickly digital projects can become crowded with vendor timelines, testing issues, approval steps, and competing priorities. The final rule applies to FDIC-insured financial i
Preparing Early for GASB 105: Subsequent Events and Year-End Disclosure Discipline
GASB Statement No. 105, Subsequent Events, is effective for fiscal years beginning after June 15, 2026, and all reporting periods thereafter. While that date may feel distant, the practical work of preparing begins much earlier. The standard defines subsequent events as transactions or other events that occur after the date of the financial statements but [&hel
Headlights Newsletter – Q3 2026
The latest issue of Headlights, a publication of the AutoCPA, is now available. Click here to access the newsletter.
Preparing for a More Active M&A Market: What Sellers Should Do Now
After a more uneven transaction cycle, many business owners are beginning to think more seriously about what a future sale could look like. Even when market activity improves, a successful transaction does not start when a buyer appears. It starts well before that, with clean financial information, organized documentation, and a clear understanding of the [&hel
Payment Fraud on Construction Projects: Strengthening Controls Before Money Moves
Construction firms move quickly by nature. Project timelines are tight, subcontractors need to be paid, materials must be secured, and change orders can shift cash needs with little warning. That pace creates opportunity, but it also creates risk. As construction activity continues across infrastructure, power, water, data center, and semiconductor projects, fi