If you’ve ever wondered why your audited financial statements don’t line up exactly with your Form 990, you’re not alone. In this episode, Calibre Partner Lila Leno and Tax Director Erin Cranmer break down how functional expenses are reported under GAAP versus tax rules—and why differences can happen, even when the underlying data is the same, with a closer look at what’s driving those differences behind the scenes.

They also share what auditors look for, where organizations tend to run into trouble, and how to approach allocations in a way that holds up under both audit and public scrutiny.

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Felicia Smith and Mary Margaret Prange discuss why payroll compliance audits are a must perform process for a multi-employer benefit plan. They walk through why and how auditors rely on them to evaluate completeness of employer contributions during financial statement audits of multi-employer benefit plans, how the audit periods can vary, and why the results are essential as part of the overall financial statement audit process.

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Calibre Partner Mary Margaret Prange and Director Felicia Smith have a practical conversation about how employer payroll audits work for multi-employer benefit plans. They walk through what they look at, how often audits happen, and some of the most common mistakes they find.

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Jeff, Ethan, and Evan discuss what you need to know when you live in one state but earn income in others, including composite filings, PTE taxes, and how to avoid filing in multiple states.

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In this episode, Jeff, Ethan, and Evan unpack parts of the One Big Beautiful Bill Act—its major tax changes, why it was introduced, and what business owners and individuals should be watching. From SALT deduction updates to bonus depreciation, QBI changes, and estate tax clarity, the team walks through the provisions shaping tax planning.

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Jeff Lewis, Ethan Gewolb, and Evan Peoples break down the most commonly overlooked tax deductions for self-employed individuals. From pension contributions and health insurance premiums to unreimbursed business expenses, mileage, and home office rules, this episode offers clear guidance on what you can deduct and how to stay compliant with IRS requirements.

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In this episode, Calibre Tax Partner Jeff Lewis is joined by Tax Director Ethan Gewalb and Supervising Senior Evan Peoples to demystify estimated taxes for self-employed individuals, new partners, and small business owners. They cover the fundamentals—methods, due dates, penalties—and then dig into what really matters: cash-flow management, dynamic projections, communication with your advisor, and planning moves like expense timing. If you want fewer surprises and more confidence by January 15 and April 15, start here.

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In this special National Cybersecurity Awareness Month episode, Calibre’s Director of IT, Brian Isenstein, sits down with Tom DeMayo, Calibre’s virtual CISO and Partner at PKF O’Connor Davies, to discuss the growing threats to financial data. From ransomware and business email compromise to the role human behavior plays in breaches, they share real-world examples and practical strategies for prevention and response. Listeners will walk away with insights on employee training, password management, multifactor authentication, and why preparation is the cornerstone of cybersecurity resilience.

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