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The Future of Federal Oversight in Higher Education: Potential Impact of the Proposed “Returning Education to Our States Act”

May 19, 2025
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The Future of Federal Oversight in Higher Education: Potential Impact of the Proposed “Returning Education to Our States Act”

May 19, 2025

Senate Bill 1402 proposes dismantling the U.S. Department of Education, radically altering federal roles in higher education. This article provides CFO's and other higher education C-suite leaders with a breakdown of the bill’s provisions and the potential impacts on their institutions.

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Early Terminations of QTIP Trusts: The Cautionary Case of McDougall

May 16, 2025
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Early Terminations of QTIP Trusts: The Cautionary Case of McDougall

May 16, 2025

Since the enactment of the Economic Recovery Tax Act of 1981, P.L. 97-34, qualified terminable interest property (QTIP) trusts have become an integral part of estate planning for many married couples, especially for spouses who were previously married and have children from a prior marriage.

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Lessons From the Year-End Close: Can Your Process Be Improved?

May 16, 2025
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Lessons From the Year-End Close: Can Your Process Be Improved?

May 16, 2025

A proactive tax department is key to a smooth year-end close. Companies face recurring issues but can ease them by considering resource constraints, evaluating automation and operating models, and collaborating with larger firms for support.

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Deadline Approaching: Establish an ESOP Retroactive to 2024 and Claim a 2024 Tax Deduction

May 15, 2025
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Deadline Approaching: Establish an ESOP Retroactive to 2024 and Claim a 2024 Tax Deduction

May 15, 2025

S and C corporations can implement an ESOP for the 2024 tax year by acting before fall deadlines, allowing tax deductions despite 2024 ending. Changes in tax law now offer flexibility to close transactions anytime, retaining tax benefits and employee incentives.

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Preparing for Coming Changes to Digital Certificates

May 14, 2025
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Preparing for Coming Changes to Digital Certificates

May 14, 2025

The article discusses the importance of digital certificates, which are essential for verifying identity and securing internet communications through public key infrastructure (PKI).

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Navigating the New Federal Landscape: Implications of President Trump's Executive Order on HBCUs

May 14, 2025
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Navigating the New Federal Landscape: Implications of President Trump's Executive Order on HBCUs

May 14, 2025

On April 23, President Donald J. Trump issued an executive order titled, White House Initiative to Promote Excellence and Innovation at Historically Black Colleges and Universities, that significantly reshapes federal engagement with historically Black colleges and universities (HBCUs).

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Tax Writers Approve Massive Tax Bill with Important Implications

May 14, 2025
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Tax Writers Approve Massive Tax Bill with Important Implications

May 14, 2025

The House Ways and Means Committee approved a sweeping tax bill early on May 14 that would make permanent most of the expiring provisions of the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act (TCJA) while paying for several new tax cuts through an aggressive package of revenue raising tax increases.

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An Agile Framework for Navigating Economic Shifts

May 14, 2025
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An Agile Framework for Navigating Economic Shifts

May 14, 2025

BDO helps businesses manage uncertainty and offers support when challenges arise, turning obstacles into opportunities and reducing disruption.

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Nonprofit Standard Blog

BDO’s Nonprofit Standard blog provides the nonprofit community with up-to-date information and forward-looking thought leadership on the industry’s critical issues.

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Navigating Fiscal Uncertainty: Risk Management Strategies for State and Local Governments

May 13, 2025
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Navigating Fiscal Uncertainty: Risk Management Strategies for State and Local Governments

May 13, 2025

This article, the first in our three-part series, explores budgetary risk management in uncertain times, offering a framework to assess risks, strengthen forecasting practices, and implement real-time monitoring systems. We provide practical insights and examples to help finance leaders balance fiscal discipline with flexibility, ensuring their organizations remain resilient through economic and political turbulence.

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New York Court Upholds State’s Revised P.L. 86-272 Regs, Bars Retroactivity

May 13, 2025
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New York Court Upholds State’s Revised P.L. 86-272 Regs, Bars Retroactivity

May 13, 2025

A New York court recently ruled that Public Law (P.L.) 86-272, which provides limited protections against state income taxes, does not bar state taxation of non-solicitation business activities over the internet. The court also ruled that the law cannot be applied retroactively to its 2015 proposal date.

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BDO's Guide to Long-Term IPO Success

May 13, 2025
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BDO's Guide to Long-Term IPO Success

May 13, 2025

Download the guide today to learn how maturing these functions before an IPO can cement the foundations of a healthy, profitable, and sustainable public company.

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BDO Bulletin: FASB Changes Guidance on Determining the Accounting Acquirer of a Variable Interest Entity

May 13, 2025
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BDO Bulletin: FASB Changes Guidance on Determining the Accounting Acquirer of a Variable Interest Entity

May 13, 2025

The Financial Accounting Standards Board (FASB) issued Accounting Standards Update (ASU) 2025-03, Determining the Accounting Acquirer in the Acquisition of a Variable Interest Entity, to address stakeholder concerns about unintuitive accounting outcomes in transactions involving variable interest entities (VIEs).

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60-second Retail Podcast - Episode 216: Autonomous AI (Part 1): Unleashing Agentic AI in Retail

May 12, 2025
Podcast

60-second Retail Podcast - Episode 216: Autonomous AI (Part 1): Unleashing Agentic AI in Retail

May 12, 2025

Curious about the future of AI in retail? Our latest podcast episode, "Autonomous AI: Unleashing Agentic AI in Retail," explores the transformative impact of agentic AI and its relevance for retailers. Don't miss out as we dive into these questions and uncover insights that could redefine your retail strategy. Tune in today!

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How to Plan for Succession: Paving the Way for Continued Prosperity

May 12, 2025
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How to Plan for Succession: Paving the Way for Continued Prosperity

May 12, 2025

Succession will happen—it’s a matter of when, not if—so families should prioritize proactive planning to ensure a smooth, successful transition.

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BDO Alliance USA Recognizes Nine Firms with 2025 Alliance Awards

May 9, 2025
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BDO Alliance USA Recognizes Nine Firms with 2025 Alliance Awards

May 9, 2025

The BDO Alliance Awards is an annual program that honors Alliance firms demonstrating exceptional business practices.

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BDO in the Boardroom Podcast - Episode 85: Kick-Starting a Start Up Through Intentional AI Usage

May 8, 2025
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BDO in the Boardroom Podcast - Episode 85: Kick-Starting a Start Up Through Intentional AI Usage

May 8, 2025

Join BDO's Center for Corporate Governance Amy Rojik as she sits down with Kelly Slavitt, General Counsel, Corporate Secretary and Head of Corporate Development for Sikka, an AI driven software/SaaS healthcare technology startup to discuss how artificial intelligence can be intentionally utilized to operationalize, grow and scale in a young, yet high growth company.

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A Guide to Nonprofit AI Implementation for Nonprofit Leaders and Staff

May 6, 2025
Blog Post

A Guide to Nonprofit AI Implementation for Nonprofit Leaders and Staff

May 6, 2025

For AI to achieve its potential, there are implementation should follow several steps. Nonprofit leaders and staff need to identify where AI can add value, develop a plan for implementation, address data governance and security, and look to continuously test and iterate on AI projects.

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