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Driven by personal passions, Abdo professionals dive deep into their individual areas of expertise and distill their knowledge to keep you fully informed.

3 key considerations for developing financial management policies for your local government

Financial management processes are critical to your organization’s ability to operate efficiently. But crafting written policy statements can be difficult, especially if you and your staff are already feeling stretched.

Sustainability updates amidst federal uncertainty

Stay updated on sustainability trends and learn how state and global regulations may impact your organization. Abdo Advisors guide you forward.

Why bank reconciliations matter for local governments

Regular bank reconciliations are the cornerstone of your local government’s financial integrity. In this article, Abdo partner and government advisor Jodi Bursheim highlights why they’re essential for your organization.

Is SaaS taxable? A guide to state and local sales tax rules

If your business sells or deals in Software as a Service (SaaS), you may already know that several states require sales tax on these offerings. What you may not be aware of is that certain local jurisdictions across the U.S. also impose a sales tax on SaaS.

Arizona Qualified Facility Tax Credit: How manufacturers can maximize savings

The Arizona Qualified Facility Tax Credit could provide you with powerful tax savings- here’s what you should know about it.

How the changing landscape of bank covenants could impact your manufacturing business

Traditional lenders are becoming less flexible on bank covenants. Abdo partner and business advisor Darin Styles spotlights a few things to consider.

4 best practices for your local government’s financial management policies

Your local government’s financial management policies are critical to its operations as well as its risk management.

Maximize your finances and health with Health Savings Accounts (HSAs)

In today’s financial landscape, finding tools with immediate and long-term benefits is rare. Here are key strategies to get the most value from your Health Savings Account and secure your financial and health future.

An update on the federal funding freeze

Legal challenges and unknowns continue to reign over the Trump administration’s federal funding freeze. There a few things organizations can do to mitigate future distress.

4 ways to prepare your manufacturing business for potential tariff hikes

As we head into the new year, we’re thinking about the changes that lie ahead. One potential change on our minds—and likely yours too—is the new administration’s proposed tariff hikes, which would increase the costs of certain imported goods and materials.

10 tips for facilitating a great meeting

We work together to get things done. And we need good and productive meetings to do so.

Is your organization ready for this GASB update?

GASB Statement No. 101 will change how governments account for paid leave benefits—and will be effective for audits with fiscal years ending on December 31, 2024.