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- Sometimes How Much is in Tax-Deferred Retirement Accounts May Be Too Much
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- Reviewing the July 2026 Markets
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Cost Management is Critical for Companies Today
Many business owners take an informal approach to controlling costs, tackling the issue only when it becomes an obvious problem. A better way to handle it is through proactive, systematic…
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Improve District Financial Management with a Process Review
Business Managers have plenty of tasks that keep them busy, and it seems like more are added each year. Between monitoring grants, managing staff, getting vendors paid, and putting out…
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Simplifying Michigan School Finance: Navigating Complex Financial Management
By Erica Metcalf Effective fiscal management is critical to the success of any school district, and Michigan schools face unique challenges in navigating the complexities of financial regulations, reporting requirements,…
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Mitigate the Risks: Tips for Dealing with Tariff-Driven Turbulence
President Trump’s “Liberation Day” announcement of global tariffs caught businesses, as well as foreign countries and worldwide financial markets, off guard. While the president has long endorsed the imposition of…
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What is the MD&A Report in a Local Government Audit?
Reading and understanding a local government financial statement can be overwhelming and confusing. Although the Uniform Budgeting and Accounting Act may mandate the audit, board members often miss the opportunity…