Using POD or TOD accounts may result in undesirable results in certain situations
Payable-on-death (POD) and transfer-on-death (TOD) accounts are attractive estate planning tools because they allow assets to pass…
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Grant proposals in the age of AI
With fewer federal grants available to not-for-profit organizations, the competition to qualify for funding — from all…
Should a living trust be part of your estate plan?
As its name suggests, a living trust (also known as a revocable trust) is in effect while…
Helping Hands & Healing Paws: Mauldin & Jenkins Partners with PAWS Atlanta
Atlanta, September 15, 2025– Professionals from Mauldin & Jenkins, a leading assurance, tax, and advisory firm, coordinated…
Top 100 Firm, Mauldin & Jenkins, Appoints Seven Professionals to Partner
ATLANTA– Mauldin & Jenkins, a top 100 accounting and advisory firm, is proud to announce the appointment…
Pinched nonprofits may want to free up board-designated assets
In general, nonprofits can’t use restricted assets for purposes other than those specified by the original donor….
Using your nonprofit’s endowment to navigate financial obstacles
Even not-for-profits that make realistic budgets and hold adequate funds in reserve to cover shortfalls can run…
Create an estate planning road map using a letter of instruction
Including a letter of instruction in your estate plan is a simple yet powerful way to communicate…
Mauldin & Jenkins Named One of the Best Places to Work in South Carolina for 2025
Columbia, SC — Mauldin & Jenkins, LLC, a leading provider of assurance, tax, and advisory services, is…
Why timing is so important when valuing a business
Before jumping headfirst into a business valuation, you need to iron out the fundamentals. One critical factor…
Mauldin & Jenkins Named A Winner Of The Metro Atlanta Top Workplaces 2025 Award
ATLANTA– Mauldin & Jenkins, a leading assurance, tax and advisory firm, is proud to announce its recognition…
Leading Accounting and Advisory Firm Mauldin & Jenkins Climbs in IPA’s 2025 Rankings
ATLANTA- Mauldin & Jenkins, a leading assurance, tax and advisory firm, has advanced its position on Inside…
2 options for creating a charitable legacy: Lifetime gifts and charitable bequests at death
Incorporating charitable giving into your estate plan can be a thoughtful and strategic way to support causes…
Trimming your nonprofit’s meeting and fundraiser budgets
Whether you’re planning an off-site retreat for board members, a luncheon for potential corporate funders or a…
Digital twins are transforming the manufacturing industry
A technology originally pioneered by NASA for its Apollo missions back in the 1960s is now taking…
Could zero-based budgeting work for your organization?
If there’s one word that’s being applied almost universally to the U.S. economy right now, it’s “uncertain.”…
How to keep cost cutting from increasing fraud risk
In the process of slashing expenses? Just be careful not to cut essential items, such as sufficient…
9 essential types of insurance for construction companies
Comprehensive insurance coverage might seem like a luxury for many contractors. After all, you’re likely dealing with…
Understanding spousal IRAs: A smart retirement strategy for couples
Retirement planning is essential for all families, but it can be especially critical for couples where one…
Employers can lighten their administrative burden with a SEP plan
When employers’ leadership teams gather to discuss sponsoring a retirement plan, “How about a 401(k)?” is usually…
Fine-tuning the financials: 4 common adjustments when valuing a business
Estimating a company’s value requires more than just reading its income statement or balance sheet. Valuation professionals…