Articles & Publications

Is In-House Accounting Costing Your Business More Than You Think?

For many small business owners, in-house accounting feels like the natural path and can be the right move in certain situations. But for businesses that have moved beyond basic bookkeeping without yet being ready for a fully built internal. Read More >>

Trump Accounts: A Tax-Advantaged Way to Save for Your Child’s Future

If you have children under 18, a new provision of the One Big Beautiful Bill Act (OBBBA) may offer a new way to build long-term wealth on their behalf. Trump accounts are a traditional IRA-style account established by an. Read More >>

Staff Highlights – Spring 2026

New Team Members We’re excited to welcome the following professionals to our BMF team: Ethan Detweiler returns to BMF as a Staff Accountant in our Tax group after completing a busy season internship this Spring. He is currently pursuing. Read More >>

Qualified Production Property: A Guide to 100% Bonus Depreciation for Manufacturers

Under the One Big Beautiful Bill Act (OBBA), taxpayers can now leverage 100% bonus deduction on a specific category of real estate known as Qualified Production Property (QPP), which is normally depreciated over 39 years. This is a significant. Read More >>

Why a High-Quality Audit Firm Relationship Matters More Than Compliance

For many companies, the annual audit is easy to view as a required compliance exercise — important, but largely procedural. Financial statements need to be issued, lenders require reporting, stakeholders expect timely results, and governance standards or regulations call. Read More >>

Tax Deadline Approaching: When to File Now vs. Request an Extension

As the April 15 tax deadline approaches, many individuals find themselves short on time, missing documents, or facing complex tax situations. If you’re feeling behind, you’re not alone—and you still have options to avoid costly mistakes and penalties. Below. Read More >>

Annual Letter From Leadership

Dear Clients, Friends, and Community Partners: The pace of change in today’s business environment has not slowed; it has accelerated. Legislative developments, shifting federal policy, evolving tariff frameworks, and continued regulatory complexity have reshaped planning assumptions for organizations across. Read More >>

8 Common Audit & Diligence Pitfalls for First-Time Sellers

How to Reduce Surprises, Improve Credibility, and Protect Deal Value For founder-owned and closely held companies, a private equity sale process is often the first time financial reporting is tested under true outside scrutiny. Even when results are strong,. Read More >>

Staff Highlights – Winter 2026

New Team Members We’re excited to welcome the following professionals to our BMF team: Bershann Bounds joins our Audit group as a Senior Accountant. She brings over four years of public accounting experience from a large national firm. Bershann. Read More >>

2026 Retirement Planning Guide: Navigating SECURE 2.0 & Key Deadlines

As we move through 2026, retirement planning continues to evolve—especially with several key provisions of the SECURE 2.0 Act now fully in effect. Whether you’re an employee, business owner, or high-income individual, understanding the deadlines, new opportunities, and planning. Read More >>