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The IRS has extended tax filing and certain payment deadlines to May 1, 2025, for taxpayers affected by Hurricane Milton throughout Florida. Read on to learn if you qualify: https://okt.to/k3BNK7

Happy Give Miami Day! The big day is finally here! It’s time to show the world what is possible when a community comes together to create a movement of mass generosity. Please give to the nonprofits or issue areas you care about today. Miami needs all of us. Stay tuned for updates throughout the day, some great prizes, milestones and fun celebrations. ??? #GiveMiamiDay | www.givemiamiday.org

Technology is a major — and growing — expense at financial institutions. Rising expenses, coupled with the pressure to adopt technology that increases revenue and reduces expenses, places pressure on executives to spend their scarce tech budget dollars wisely. Jason Chorlins of Kaufman Rossin spoke with FinXTech on the difficulties of translating strategic business objectives into specific IT infrastructure needs. Read on to learn more: https://okt.to/4Ziz6o

As the registered investment adviser sector continues to grow, so do regulatory expectations. Effective in 2026, RIAs will be considered “financial institutions” according to a final rule recently issued by the Financial Crimes Enforcement Network (FinCEN). This article, featuring Bao Nguyen, will explore FinCEN’s attempts to require RIAs to be subject to AML requirements, the 2024 Investment Adviser Risk Assessment2 that the final rule regularly cites, and the requirements of the final rule issued on August 28, 2024. Read on to learn more: https://okt.to/EMwSj1

While the recent $3 billion penalty against the tenth largest bank in the U.S. may have been an outlier, experts say community banks have heightened risks in the area of Bank Secrecy Act and anti-money laundering compliance. Risk Advisory Services principal, Jason Chorlins, spoke with Bank Director on lessons community banks can learn from TD Bank’s $3 billion BSA/AML penalty. Read on: https://okt.to/d2JgYA

As companies increasingly rely on Business Intelligence (BI) for real-time insights, investing in the right technology and expertise is essential to stay competitive. Manufacturers and distributors are facing rising costs, supply chain disruptions, and intense competition. Effective inventory management, cost control, and meeting customer expectations are more challenging than ever. BI provides a solution by turning data into actionable insights—helping businesses optimize operations, reduce costs, and drive growth. Read on to learn more: https://okt.to/SG4v9Q

Ready to elevate your M&A strategy? Watch this short video for four areas buyers should consider in an M&A transaction. https://okt.to/Shzd2f

We are proud to announce the addition of Michael Fletcher, CPA, as a principal in the tax department. Michael will lead the tax services advisory group in the Palm Beach office. He is experienced in corporate tax matters, mergers and acquisitions, digital transformation and IRS tax resolutions. He is also well versed at helping multistate/multinational companies develop and implement tax department governance and technology deployment strategies. We are excited to welcome Michael to the firm! Learn more here: https://okt.to/vZRqmX

Are the younger generations of your family prepared to steward the family’s wealth? An estimated $72.6 trillion in U.S. wealth is likely to be transferred from the Silent Generation and Baby Boomers to younger generations by 2045. Todd Kesterson shares a few key areas to address when preparing younger generations for family wealth. Read on here: https://okt.to/Y0CpUe

Business Intelligence (BI) can help organizations turn large, complex data sets into actionable insights. Regardless of the size of your business, BI can help streamline your data and operations, providing real-time analytics for better decision-making. Download this FAQ to learn what BI is, who benefits, and how it can transform your business. https://okt.to/BU9Drt