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2026 Manufacturing Outlook: Key Trends Shaping the U.S. Manufacturing Industry in the Second Half of the Year

In Summary: The U.S. manufacturing sector continues to show steady momentum as we move into the second half of 2026, with six consecutive months of expansion, even as manufacturers navigate

Why Construction Firms Can’t Ignore ICE’s New Form I-9 Enforcement Push

In Summary: Construction companies are facing increased scrutiny as ICE intensifies Form I-9 enforcement, with expanded penalties for documentation errors, shorter response times for inspections, and AI-powered compliance reviews. Conducting

BMSS Member Mike Gladney Named 2026 MSCPA Public Service Award Recipient

BMSS Advisors & CPAs is pleased to share that Mike Gladney, CPA, a Member in the firm’s Ridgeland office, has been named the 2026 recipient of the Mississippi Society of

Important Update: Launch of Trump Accounts and Tax-Advantaged Savings for Children

The U.S. Department of the Treasury recently announced the launch of the “Trump Accounts: Official App,” which will serve as the primary platform for families to activate and manage these

Avizo Group to Join with BMSS Advisors & CPAs, Expanding Alabama Gulf Coast Presence

FAIRHOPE, Alabama— Avizo Group, Inc. will join with BMSS Advisors & CPAs, effective July 1, 2026, bringing together two relationship-driven firms with shared values, complementary expertise and a commitment to

BMSS Manager Cheyenne Sandlin Named 2026 ASCPA Outstanding Young CPA Award Recipient

HUNTSVILLE, Ala. – BMSS Advisors & CPAs is pleased to share that Cheyenne Sandlin, CPA, a Manager in the firm’s Huntsville office, has been named the 2026 recipient of the

BMSS Member Jamey Carroll Receives ASCPA E. Lamar Reeves Lifetime Member Award

BMSS Advisors & CPAs is pleased to share that Jamey Carroll, CPA, a Member in the firm’s Huntsville office, has received the E. Lamar Reeves Lifetime Member Award from the

Senior Manager, Dalton Hopper, Named Chair of the NACVA Standards Board

BMSS Advisors & CPAs is pleased to announce that Dalton Hopper, CFE, CVA, ABV, Senior Manager in the firm’s Gadsden office, has been named Chair of the National Association of

Standard Costing for Manufacturing

Standard costing is one of the most common accounting methods in manufacturing. It’s used to track cost per unit and usually tied to materials, labor, and overhead. However, the target

How AI Is Revolutionizing Construction Workflows and Driving Efficiency

Written by: Mason Murphy, Manager, CPA, CCIFP, BMSS Manager The construction industry has never been short on complexity. Between managing tight project timelines, coordinating labor and materials, and responding to

Understanding Quality Control Costs in Manufacturing

Quality-related costs impact nearly every part of a manufacturing operation. Scrap, rework, warranty claims, downtime, delayed shipments, and lost production capacity can all affect profitability and operational efficiency. Most manufacturers

Do You Have an Approved Accounting System? What Every Government Contractor Needs to Know

Insights from Joy Parker, Senior Manager For government contractors, few questions carry more weight than this one: Do you have an approved accounting system? It sounds straightforward, but the answer, and what

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