A Guide to Franchise Disclosure Documents
Explore this guide from the Franchise Team at PBMares that breaks down why the FDD matters, key areas to focus on, and how to use the FDD to make informed franchise decisions.
How to Comply with SEC Cybersecurity Disclosure Requirements
Learn about cyber security incident disclosure, what the SEC is doing to ensure compliance, and what your company can do to properly address and comply with these disclosure mandates.
Cybersecurity in Construction and Real Estate: A Guide for 2025
In 2025, construction and real estate face rising cyber risks, with ransomware recovery costs averaging $2.73 million per incident. Proactive cybersecurity is critical to safeguarding data, finances, and operations. Learn more.
SOX Audit Red Flags: 5 Common Causes of Internal Control Breakdowns
The consequences of control deficiencies during a Sarbanes-Oxley Act (SOX) audit can be severe. If not quickly and properly addressed, this can damage an organization’s valuation, reputation, and bottom line in the form of significant remediation costs. Learn more how designing and implementing an effective internal control framework is no small task. So, how can an organization prevent this sort of breakdown?
What Is a Right-to-Work State?
In a right-to-work state, private-sector employees have the option to choose whether or not they want to join a union. In other states, a person applying for a private-sector job where employees are unionized can be required to join the union as a requirement of being hired.
The Hidden Cyber Risks in Virginia’s CSBs – And How to Fix Them
Like many organizations, Virginia’s Community Service Boards (CSBs) are going digital—managing client records, processing financial transactions, and coordinating services all online. Learn more about how to protect your organization from cyber threats.
2025 Outlook: 3 Common Trends in M&A Activity
Whether you’re buying, selling, or investing in a business in 2025, success hinges on making informed decisions. This article examines trends in M&A activity.
Navigating Uncertainty: Key Economic and Policy Shifts Impacting Organizations
Rapid policy changes and legal challenges are making the business environment increasingly unpredictable. Shifts in trade, labor, and tax policies can create both opportunities and disruptions. While uncertainty is inevitable, businesses that stay informed, assess risks, and build flexibility into their operations will be better equipped to adapt
New Rulings Expand Self-Employment Tax for Limited Partners
Active limited partners who participate in a partnership’s operations may now owe self-employment taxes on ordinary income. Recent court rulings stress the importance of a partner’s role over their title, making it essential for businesses to evaluate involvement, review agreements, and ensure compliance to avoid penalties.
Time’s Up: OMB’s New Cybersecurity Mandates Are Now in Effect for Federal Grant Recipients in 2025
Understand the new cybersecurity -related revisions from the Office of Management and how to stay in compliance.