Posts by Aprio Publisher
Steve Jordan Weighs In on Fraud Detection and Regulatory Challenges with the Illinois CPA Society
July 16, 2025 – Steve Jordan, Assurance Partner at Aprio, was featured in the Illinois CPA Society’s summer Insight article, “Keeping Pace With 21st Century Fraud.” Steve discusses the ongoing evolution of fraud tactics and the critical role regulatory bodies play in adapting standards to enhance transparency and financial reporting. He emphasizes that fraudsters continually…
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The One Big Beautiful Bill Makes Domestic R&D Expenditures Deductible Again
At a glance Schedule a consultation The full story: The One Big Beautiful Bill (“OBBB”), also known as H.R.1, became law on July 4th, 2025. Among its many business tax provisions are the long-awaited amendments to Section 174 that partially reverse the unfavorable changes introduced by the 2017 Tax Cuts and Jobs Act (TCJA). For…
Read MoreThe Data-Savvy Nonprofit: Using Analytics to Strengthen Donor Engagement and Program Effectiveness
At a glance Schedule a consultation The full story Nonprofit organizations, driven by missions to address a wide array of needs, operate within a dynamic landscape characterized by predictable and unforeseen challenges. They face challenges from changing funding, the needs of their beneficiaries, global events, and technological changes. Nonprofit organizations have to manage these current…
Read MoreAaron Myers Talks Strategic Decision-Making for Government Contractors on Washington Technology’s WT 360 Podcast
July 14, 2025 – Aaron Myers, Aerospace, Defense and Government Advisory Partner at Aprio, joined Washington Technology’s WT 360 podcast to discuss how contractors can adapt and thrive in a market that’s rapidly shifting beneath their feet. In a conversation with senior staff reporter Ross Wilkers, Aaron shares guidance for navigating high-stakes strategic decisions, what…
Read MoreThe Stablecoin Policy and the Future of the Dollar, Banking, and Open Systems
At a glance Schedule a consultation The full story: The GENIUS Act proposes regulatory frameworks for stablecoin issuance and operation. The bill outlines guidelines that aim to address aspects of the digital asset market, including issuer requirements and consumer protections. The Economics of Defining the Stablecoin Ask ten professionals to define a “dollar” and you…
Read MoreEric Krucke Shares Why “What You Think Doesn’t Matter” in Business Valuation with Inc.
July 11, 2025 – Eric Krucke, Director in Aprio’s CFO Advisory practice, was featured in Inc. Masters with an article titled “What You Think Doesn’t Matter.” Drawing on his experience advising business owners, Eric explains why the true value of a business is defined by a willing buyer, not the owner’s perspective. He stresses the…
Read MoreThe Ripple Effect: What Will State and Local Tax Look Like Under the One Big Beautiful Bill?
At a glance Schedule a consultation The full story: Federal tax policy under the second Trump administration has been set with the passing of the One Big Beautiful Bill (OBBB) Act. While the federal piece is now established, individual states must determine which parts of the new policy their budgets can adopt. Here is a…
Read MoreSigned into Law: Key Takeaways from the One Big Beautiful Bill
On July 4, 2025 President Trump signed H.R. 1, commonly known as the One Big Beautiful Bill, into law. This tax and spending measure solidifies numerous tax law changes originally enacted in the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act (TCJA) of 2017 and signed into law during President Trump’s first term in office. Aprio has been…
Read MoreWhat Trump’s One Big Beautiful Bill Means for Individual Taxpayers
At a glance: Schedule a consultation The One Big Beautiful Bill (OBBB), also referred to as H.R. 1, was signed into law on July 4, 2025, and contains amendments to numerous provisions that will directly affect individual taxpayers. Among these provisions are the permanent extension of rate cuts initially set to expire at the end…
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