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Estate Planning

File Your Gift Tax Return by April 15

You may need to file a 2025 gift tax return by April 15 if you made large gifts to family members or heirs last year. It may even be beneficial

February 26, 2026

Employer

Why Retirement Plan Benchmarking Is Vital & Why Expert Guidance Matters

For today’s employers, retirement plan benchmarking is no longer just a best practice—it’s a critical component of both talent strategy and fiduciary responsibility. While many plan sponsors understand the importance

February 26, 2026

Non-Profit

Chief Financial Officer: Is This Role Necessary For Your Non-Profit Organization?

For most non-profit organizations, love of financial management is not at the core of the organization. However, financial oversight easily becomes increasingly complex and critical as an organization grows. If

February 25, 2026

Business

Evaluate Your Customer Profitability To Determine Their Value

Certain customer relationships require more time and resources than others. However, it may be time to reassess if they consistently take more time from you and your employees than they

February 25, 2026

Fraud

Help Prevent Customer List Theft In Your Organization

Customer lists are crucial to your business’ financial success. Most employees understand that with some even tempted to take lists with them when they leave. They may even sell them

February 23, 2026

Accounting

Utilize QuickBooks To Its Full Potential

QuickBooks® software is how many small and midsize organizations complete their day-to-day bookkeeping. But QuickBooks doesn’t stop there. It also provides tools to help improve efficiency and strengthen financial oversight.

February 20, 2026

Estate Planning

Naming Co-Executors: It’s Important To Plan Smart

One of the most important decisions in the estate planning process is choosing an executor. An executor, whether it’s a person or institution, is responsible for carrying out your wishes,

February 19, 2026

Non-Profit

Non-Profit Financial Reporting: Consensus & Collaboration Among Your Departments

For your non-profit organization, tension between accounting and developmental teams can have real financial consequences. Compliance, financial reporting, and even grant funding can all be affected by misaligned processes and

February 18, 2026

Valuation

Business Valuation Adjustment: Factoring In Owners’ Compensation

When valuing a closely held business, owners’ compensation can be a subjective and potentially contentious issue. Take a look at how business valuation professionals adjust for owners’ compensation when evaluating

February 17, 2026

KPM News

KPM CPAs & Advisors Welcomes Alexi Ridenhour

Springfield, MO – KPM CPAs & Advisors (KPM) is pleased to announce the addition of Alexi Ridenhour as a staff accountant in the audit department. “We’re very excited to welcome

February 17, 2026

Employer

Hiring a New Employee? Don’t Overlook This Critical Reporting Requirement

Hiring a new employee comes with more than onboarding paperwork and payroll setup. Employers are also required to report newly hired and rehired employees to their state’s New Hire Reporting

February 17, 2026

Individual Tax

Standard Deductions Vs. Itemizing Deductions: Which Method Is Right For You?

When filing your individual income tax return, an important consideration is whether to claim the standard deduction of itemize deductions. The One Big Beautiful Bill Act (OBBBA) made change that

February 17, 2026