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.

2025-03-10T13:55:11-04:00March 10, 2025|Categories: Cybersecurity, Risk Advisory|Tags: |

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.

2025-06-03T13:31:43-04:00March 6, 2025|Categories: Tax: Business, Transaction Advisory, Wealth Management|Tags: , , |

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

2025-03-06T13:01:12-05:00March 6, 2025|Categories: Tax: Business|Tags: |

Internal Auditing Expert JJ Edmunds Speaks to Credit Union Association

PBMares Risk Advisory Partner JJ Edmunds recently led a presentation to the Association of Credit Union Audit and Risk Professionals (ACUARP). His topic, National Credit Union Administration (NCUA) Supervisory Priorities, helped ACUARP’s credit union members understand the most prevalent emerging and ongoing risks affecting the credit union industry.

2025-03-14T12:51:31-04:00March 4, 2025|Categories: News Releases|

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.

2025-02-28T14:19:52-05:00February 27, 2025|Categories: Construction and Real Estate, Tax: Business|Tags: |

PBMares Wins ClearlyRated’s 2025 Best of Accounting Award For Service Excellence

PBMares, a top 100 accounting and business consulting firm, has won the Best of Accounting Award for the third year in a row for providing superior service to their clients.

2025-03-12T15:20:19-04:00February 26, 2025|Categories: News Releases|

2025 Economic Outlook for Franchises

In 2024, for the second year in a row, the franchise industry outperformed expectations thanks to upticks in consumer spending and slight improvements in the availability of labor. According to a report from the IFA, franchising is likely to keep growing and add more than 20,000 units and 210,000 jobs in 2025.  Learn interesting industry statistics and other key takeaways from the report.

2025-02-26T13:17:44-05:00February 25, 2025|Categories: Franchise, Retail, Small Business|Tags: |

Cybersecurity and Risk Consultant Antonina McAvoy Speaks at Hospitality Conference

On February 20, PBMares Risk Advisory Partner Antonina McAvoy spoke at the 18th annual Hospitality Financial and Technology Professionals (HFTP) Mid-South Atlantic Regional Conference (MSARC). Financial, IT, and Risk leaders from clubs, boutique hotels, and resorts come to the event each year for guidance and insights on industry challenges and best practices.

2025-02-21T09:56:51-05:00February 21, 2025|Categories: News Releases|
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