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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.
A quick guide to Minnesota’s new cybersecurity funding and compliance requirements
In 2024, to bolster the state’s cyber defenses, the Minnesota Legislature passed a law requiring public agencies to report certain cybersecurity incidents. To help you better understand these enhanced cybersecurity requirements—and available cybersecurity funding and support—Abdo Financial Solutions Partner Jean McGann spotlights what you should know.
Fraud is a crime, not a sector: A Q&A on protecting our nonprofits’ missions
In this Q&A, Abdo partners Darin Styles, CFE, and Joe Wallis share practical steps leaders can take to prevent fraud, strengthen trust, and keep the focus where it belongs: on mission and community.
New and improved Section 1202: How could you benefit?
In this article, Abdo senior manager Derek Bostrom and partner Matt Ringwelski highlight how you could leverage the recently enhanced Section 1202 Qualified Small Business Stock exclusion.
Important tax considerations for selling your business under OBBBA
Enacted on July 4, 2025, the One Big Beautiful Bill (OBBBA) brought significant changes to the business landscape. In this article, Abdo Partner and Manufacturing leader Tyler Petzel and Senior Manager Derek Bostrom highlight the key tax areas of the OBBBA that are essential to consider before and after selling your business.
A step-by-step guide to choosing the right accounting system for your organization
To help you confidently choose the right accounting system for your organization, Abdo partner and technology advisor shines a light on key software-selection steps.
Q&A with Scott Clinton: The power of specialized accounting for professional services companies
In this Q&A, Abdo partner and business advisor Scott Clinton sheds light on how he came to this niche, why he loves working with his clients, and what he’s looking out for in 2026
The secret to managing your city’s tax rates
Abdo partner and government advisor Brad Falteysek highlights how a long-range plan is critical to managing your city’s tax rates.
Qualified Opportunity Zone updates: What investors should know
The OBBB has permanently extended the Qualified Opportunity Zones program , but it has also introduced a few changes. In this article, Abdo manager and business advisor Sara Skluzacek shines a light on what current and future investors should consider.
Your organization’s annual audit: Top 6 findings and how to prevent them
In this article, Abdo partner and government advisor Bonnie Schwieger spotlights six common audit findings and how you can avoid them.
Speed up your monthly reports with these simple tools
To help you streamline creating reports for your council or board, Abdo Partner Tom Olinger highlighted two simple tools to consider.
4 factors that impact your business’s market value
To help you avoid uncertainty when preparing to sell your business, Abdo partner and business advisor Scott Danger highlights four factors that impact your business’s market value.
3 ways to diversify your nonprofit’s revenue streams
In this article, Abdo senior manager and nonprofit advisor Doris Hotz sheds light on three ways to diversify your nonprofit’s revenue streams.