September 20th, 2022 • Blog
Deborah Tarbox, CPA, CCA, CGMA
The Financial Accounting Standards Board (FASB) Accounting Standards Update (ASU) 2016-02 (Topic 842, Leases) changes the manner in which companies and nonprofits will account for and disclose leases. The new standard applies to lessees and lessors reporting using accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America (US GAAP)...
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September 14th, 2022 • 529 Plans
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Charles Jacques
With the rising costs of higher education, it is even more important to effectively plan for how best to finance your future goals, regardless of what level you are at or pursuing. Qualified Tuition Programs (QTPs), or “529 Plans” are one possible route that not only supports you in saving...
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August 11th, 2022 • Blog
Nicole Manning
Conventional wisdom often holds that it is most efficient to keep all roles in house, but this is not always the case. If an organization keeps hitting the same internal roadblocks or is looking for a new way to optimize processes, an alternative solution like outsourcing or co-sourcing could prove...
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Merrimack, NH – Melanson is proud to announce the promotion of two of its newest Managers: Laurie Garland, CPA, MSA and Andrew Gordon, CPA.
Laurie Garland, CPA, MSA has been in the accounting profession for 18 years and has been with Melanson for 10 years. As a part of the Governmental Services...
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July 8th, 2022 • Blog
Amila Hadzic
You may have already filed your 2020 or 2021 tax return, but don’t throw away your tax statements and support! Upon IRS examination of your tax return, the IRS has the right to request the support of how you arrived at your reported income, expenses, and tax credits. If you...
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Merrimack, NH – Melanson is proud to announce the promotion of Dorothy Young, SHRM-CP to Director of Human Resources.
Dorothy became the firm’s Human Resources Manager in April 2019. Since joining Melanson, she has been responsible for the delivery of services, policies, and HR programs, providing support to and being an...
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