BMSS Advisors & CPAs Member, Jan Lewis, CPA, CGMA, Named 2026 Chair of the AICPA

JACKSON, Miss., May 21, 2026 – BMSS Advisors & CPAs is proud to announce that longtime Member, Jan Lewis, CPA, CGMA, has been inaugurated as the 113th Chair of the

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AI-Powered Tax Enforcement: What the IRS’ Data-First Compliance Model Means for Your Business

In Summary: The IRS is rapidly modernizing its enforcement approach by using data analytics and artificial intelligence to identify potential tax noncompliance more efficiently and accurately. For businesses, especially those

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Manufacturing Overhead and Cost Control

Manufacturers expect sales and production to increase this year, but costs are still climbing. With all of the upheaval in today’s economic landscape, labor, materials, and energy are all more

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Do You Have an Approved Accounting System? The Million-Dollar Question for Government Contractors

For small government contractors pursuing cost-type contracts, an approved accounting system is not just a compliance checkbox – it can be the deciding factor in winning or losing a contract.

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The AI Dirty Dozen

The Top 12 Errors, Risks, and Mistakes in the Use of AI Written by Micah Murphy, CPA, BMSS AI Advisory In Summary: AI adoption in business is no longer a

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How Real-Time Inventory Tracking Helps Manufacturers Stay Resilient During Supply Chain Disruptions

In Summary: Real-time inventory tracking is helping manufacturers navigate ongoing supply chain disruptions by improving visibility, reducing costs, and enabling faster, more informed decisions. By combining accurate inventory valuation methods

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Protecting Your Bottom Line: Financial Controls Every Manufacturer Should Strengthen

In Summary: Manufacturing companies face unique financial vulnerabilities that can silently erode profitability, from inventory theft to fraudulent invoices and misallocated costs. Strong internal financial controls are essential not only

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Putting Employees First Fuels Growth at BMSS

In an industry experiencing unprecedented transformation, the BMSS Family of Companies has discovered a counterintuitive truth: taking care of employees is the most direct path to client success and firm

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The Technology Gap in Construction Is Widening: What Does That Mean for Your Business?

By Mason Murphy, CPA, CCIFP, BMSS Manager At BMSS Advisors & CPAs, we work closely with construction companies across a wide range of growth stages, and one trend has become

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Important Update for Nonprofit Organizations – Calendar-Year Returns & Tax Payments

BMSS Advisors & CPAs will begin processing extensions for calendar, year-end federal information returns (Form 990, Form 990-EZ, and Form 990-PF) in March 2026. Our firm policy is to file

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How Tariff Uncertainty and Supply Chain Disruptions Are Reshaping Manufacturing Strategy in 2026

In Summary: Manufacturers in 2026 are navigating an increasingly complex environment shaped by evolving tariff policies and ongoing global supply chain disruptions. To remain competitive, companies must adopt more sophisticated

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Are You Preparing for the Sale of Your Business?

Written by Brennan Peck, CPA, CM&AA For many business owners, the decision to sell marks a major milestone. It can represent the realization of years of hard work and create

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