Andrews & Cole, LLC

10/19/2026

Estate planning often focuses on wills, trusts, and asset distribution, but it’s the details families don’t always think to address, like caregiving, past financial gifts, and family dynamics, that can create the biggest divisions.

Here are some steps from a recent WSJ article for a thoughtful (and hopefully, litigation-free) ex*****on of an inheritance plan.
-Pay caregivers in real-time, establishing a caregiver contract with a set rate and fixed schedule for payments.
-Log lifetime gifts in a shared place and decide in advance if the gifts count as an inheritance advance.
-Consider account types and asset classes when gifting, focusing on net value, not face value.
-Set the inheritance structure, not just a dollar amount.
-Write a letter of intent and plan to discuss in advance.

10/18/2026

Our client, a PE-backed professional services firm with a growing domestic and international footprint, is seeking an experienced tax leader to take ownership of its global tax function.

This is a high-impact opportunity to step into a visible tax leadership role, partner directly with the CFO and PE sponsor, and lead a complex US and international tax function during a period of growth.

10/16/2026

CFOs: Are you playing the role of both CFO and Controller, mired in daily tasks like month-end close and cash management, instead of serving as the finance business partner your CEO needs?

Our Big 4 CPAs provide the additional capacity and expertise to keep year-end moving smoothly while allowing you to focus on strategic priorities at one-third to one-half of the cost of larger firms.

Don't wait until December to lock in year-end support. Contact us for your customized staffing consultation.

10/15/2026

Do you love sports and entertainment? Our client, a growing PE backed sports management company, is hiring a newly created Controller/Assistant Controller/Accounting Manager.

Reporting to the CFO, this person will oversee all aspects of the accounting and FP&A function.

Flexible work arrangement with preference for periodic onsite collaboration and occasional travel to corporate offices or operational locations.

Must be local to the Metro DC area.

10/14/2026

Now is the time to get ahead of your audit.

With smart preparation, strong organization, and clear communication, you can minimize disruption and keep your audit running smoothly.

A&C Consulting Director, Kirk Kincer, breaks down his top seven strategies for a seamless audit on the blog.

10/13/2026

Public accountants: don't get stuck in yet another busy season!

Our clients, many of them considered some of the Best Companies to Work For, are hiring now across industries and levels.

10/12/2026

10/10/2026

Public Accountants: Trade the hours and stress of client service for the opportunity to work at a world-class corporation!

This is a broad-based role with exposure to operations, financial reporting, and technical accounting.

Amazing career growth opportunities within the firm, great work-life balance and corporate benefits and perks.

10/09/2026

This month we are wishing a happy birthday toJason Helmer, and a happy 1-year workaversary to Scott Little!

10/08/2026

October is Cybersecurity Awareness month, and the Cybersecurity & Infrastructure Security Agency recommends the following best practices for businesses to keep data safe.

-Set up logging for all servers, firewalls, endpoint devices, and cloud services.
-Monitor system logs regularly.
-Create a secure copy of your business’s critical data stored separately from your primary systems.
-Follow the 3-2-1 backup rule: protect your data with 3 copies of important files on 2 different types of storage media with 1 copy stored offsite.
-Secure, test, and train your backup procedures to ensure you can rapidly restore lost data.
-Encrypt sensitive business data on systems, drives, and within files, applying encryption best practices.
-Encrypt all devices, hard drives, removable media, and relevant documents.
-Back up data to a vetted cloud service or external hard drive. Maintain offline and regularly test them.
-Develop a culture of cybersecurity awareness, training employees to spot issues, raise concerns, and understand the importance of protecting data.