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What the FDICIA's Part 363 Threshold Updates Mean for Banks

1/2/2026

The FDIC adopted a final rule updating FDICIA Part 363 thresholds to account for inflation, providing regulatory relief for community and mid-sized banks. Learn what changed, who’s impacted, and how to right-size internal controls without sacrificing governance.

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Job Schedules 101: A Smarter Way to Strengthen Construction Finances

10/24/2025

Discover how a well-managed job schedule (WIP) can transform your construction business. Learn best practices for financial reporting, internal controls, and sustainable growth from Saltmarsh.

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Why Knowing Your “Why” Can Make or Break CPA Exam Success

10/2/2025

Studying for the CPA exam isn’t just about flashcards and practice tests—it’s about knowing your personal “why.” This blog shares a powerful story of resilience, showing how purpose can carry you through even the toughest moments on your path to becoming a CPA.

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Land Your First Accounting JobA Step-by-Step Guide to Success

9/23/2025

Graduating soon with an accounting degree? Discover practical tips to land your first job from resume and LinkedIn optimization to networking with firms and recruiters.

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Inside Saltmarsh’s Level UpHow We Delivered Big Results This Summer

9/4/2025

Discover how Saltmarsh teams embraced growth, creativity, and collaboration during the Level Up summer challenge. From elevator pitches to tiny habits, a bold rebrand, and helping our clients grow.

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Proposed FDICIA Rule Could Eliminate HUD AuditRequirements for Mid-Size Lenders

8/14/2025

A proposed Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (FDIC) rule change could quietly eliminate a costly audit and reporting requirement for mid-size lenders active in originating and servicing Federal Housing Administration (FHA) insured mortgage loans.

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How Tariffs Are Reshaping U.S. ManufacturingWhat Manufacturers Need To Know Today

8/11/2025

Explore the latest U.S. tariff policies, including Section 232, Section 301, IEEPA, and WTO compliance, and learn how manufacturers are adapting to rising costs, trade disruptions, and refund opportunities in this expert-led webinar.

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DOL Audit Requirements: A Critical Reminder for Retirement Plan Sponsors

4/7/2025

For all employee benefit or retirement plan sponsors, it’s important to stay informed about regulatory changes regarding ERISA audit requirements. Read more on the requirements...

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Strategies to Reduce Manufacturing Inventory VariancesDoes your manufacturing company have inventory production variances that significantly impact the financial statements?

10/16/2024

Are you looking for ways to minimize variances, improve financial reporting, and manage the business better? The following strategies can help you update and maintain standard costs to minimize the impact of manufacturing inventory variances on the financial statements and improve financial reporting.   

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Jay Newsome Joins Financial Institution Consulting Group & Expands Firm's Alabama Market Presence

7/13/2023

Join us in welcoming Jay Newsome, CPA, to the Saltmarsh Family! With over 20 years of experience and recognition as one of Business Alabama Magazine's 2022 Faces of Finance, Newsome brings exceptional knowledge and expertise to Saltmarsh's team of talented accountants and consultants dedicated to advising financial institutions of varying sizes and complexity. 

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Emily Lalas Presenting in Impact 100's Nonprofit Workshop

4/5/2022

Our very own, Senior Auditor, Emily Lalas will be presenting on “Telling Your Story Through Financial Reporting” at the Impact 100 Nonprofit Workshop & Social on April 19th at the Brownsville Community Center. 

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Cristine Torrefranca, CPA, Elected Treasurer of Bay Area Manufacturers Association (BAMA)

4/4/2022

Senior Manager, Cristine Torrefranca, CPA, has been elected Treasurer of Bay Area Manufacturers Association (BAMA) as of March 28, 2022! 

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Your Action Plan for the CPA Exam

12/20/2021

The CPA exam is one of the last barriers you face in your accounting career. Once you pass, the feeling of academia can truly be left behind. All the hard work spanning years in undergraduate studies, CPA study programs, and maybe even a master’s degree, can come down to four 4-hour examinations.

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Webinar Materials: Rethinking Financial Reporting - Nonprofit Strategy

11/8/2021

As nonprofit leaders rethink fundraising post the COVID-19 crisis, getting up-to-speed on how to tell your organization’s story through financial reporting is more important than ever. This webinar will cover how to use form 990 as a marketing tool and more!

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And That's A Wrap: Manufacturing Month 2021

11/3/2021

This October, we celebrated Manufacturing Month with client outreach, educational industry webinars and client appreciation happy hours! The goal of Manufacturing Month in Florida is to bring awareness to the manufacturing industry nationwide. We have amazing manufacturing clients at Saltmarsh, so what better time to celebrate them than a month that is dedicated to their industry?

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Webinar Materials: New Lease Standards for Non-Public Entities

9/30/2021

The effective date of the new lease standard codified in Accounting Standards Codification, Topic 842 (ASC 842) is right around the corner for non-public entities. This webinar will discuss reporting challenges created by new standards.

 

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Reingruber Alert: The 2021 Single Audit Compliance Supplement is here!

9/1/2021

The 2021 Single Audit Compliance Supplement is here! It is intended for auditors conducting Single Audits, but is also a fantastic resource for auditees as they prepare for a Single Audit!

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Reingruber Alert: PRF Single Audit Timelines Extended!

7/21/2021

The PRF Single Audit Timelines are extended! These new instructions were issued by the HHS on July 15, 2021. 

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Five Metrics Your Construction Company Should Start Tracking Today

4/26/2021

Keeping track of key performance indicators (KPIs) is more crucial now than it was a year ago. As businesses continue to struggle with the uncertainty of the future, it is important for management to understand its financial position. 

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Provider Relief Funds - Reporting and Audit Requirements

4/20/2021

When Congress passed the Coronavirus Aid, Relief and Economic Security (CARES) Act, it established the Provider Relief Fund (PRF) to support American families, workers and healthcare providers in the battle against COVID-19.

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IRS Extends Certain Tax Filing and Payment Deadlines to May 17

4/1/2021

The Internal Revenue Service confirmed in an announcement on March 29, 2021, that individuals have until May 17, 2021 to meet certain deadlines that would normally fall on April 15. 

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New IRS Guidance Regarding Tax Due Date Change 2021

3/18/2021

On Wednesday, March 17th, the U.S. Treasury Department and Internal Revenue Service extended the due date of individual Federal income tax returns and the deadline to make contributions to IRAs and HSAs from April 15, 2021 to May 17th, 2021.

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WEBINAR MATERIALS: Understanding Single Audit Requirements for the Healthcare Industry

11/12/2020

As a result of receiving CARES Act funds in response to COVID-19, many healthcare organizations now will be subject to Federal audit requirements regarding the use of those funds. 

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Impact of COVID on Accounting Operations Part 1: Immediate Actions to Take

8/9/2020

While the full effect of the pandemic is yet to be seen, companies of all sizes are contending with an economic and health challenge unlike any the United States has seen in generations. But what does this mean for your finance function? What steps should you take to manage your accounting operations throughout this global crisis? 

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Impact of COVID-19 on Accounting Operations Part 2: Positioning Towards the Future

8/9/2020

As cities and states begin to re-open, and businesses start to transition into a post- lockdown economy, there will be short- and medium-term challenges that will need to be addressed. If you were able to weather the early storm and ensure that the necessary accounting processes were operational in a virtual environment, you are already off to a strong start.

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