October 13, 2025/Staff Spotlights
October 2025 Employee Spotlight
This month’s employee spotlight features Brandon Blair, Assurance Senior Associate. We’re shining a light on Brandon — celebrating his contributions, achievements, and the impact he has on both our clients and our team. Read on to learn more about Brandon: What’s your favorite part of your job? My favorite part of my job is working […]
October 10, 2025/Tax, Business Planning, Manufacturing
New Trade Deals, Section 232 Investigations, and More
A flurry of tariff-related developments cascaded down in recent weeks, including the following: A final U.S.-EU trade deal; A trade deal between the U.S. and Korea; Massive tariffs on Switzerland and India; Further Section 232 investigations on wind turbines and polysilicon; Termination of the de minimis exemption; Canada’s removal of its retaliatory tariffs on U.S. […]
October 10, 2025/Manufacturing, Tax, Business Planning
How to Prepare for Increased Tariff Compliance Enforcement
Are You Prepared for a New Enforcement Regime? With the Trump Administration’s extensive use of tariffs under its “America First Trade Policy,” the U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ), supported by U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP), has shifted its enforcement focus to trade fraud and tariff evasion. Criminal investigations into import-related fraud and attempts […]
October 3, 2025/Furniture Insights
September 2025 Furniture Insights®
The general outlook for the remainder of the year has deteriorated due to concerns about future business conditions, jobs, and the political environment. Read more in our latest Furniture Insights®.
September 11, 2025/Press Release
Register now for the JAM Jog on October 11!
CURRENTLY POSTPONED – WILL ANNOUNCE NEW DATE SOON! Come together at Heritage Farm Park in Oak Ridge, NC for the JAM Jog 5K & 1-Mile Fun Run—a special event honoring retiring Smith Leonard Partner James Mitchell. This family-friendly run benefits Mission MSA, supporting individuals and families impacted by Multiple System Atrophy. Whether you’re running, […]
September 9, 2025/Staff Spotlights
September Employee Spotlight
This month’s employee spotlight features Kady Whan, Assurance Services Supervisor. We’re shining a light on Kady — celebrating her contributions, achievements, and the impact she has on both our clients and our team. Read on to learn more about Kady: What’s your favorite part of your job? What I enjoy most about my job is […]
September 2, 2025/Furniture Insights
August 2025 Furniture Insights®
The general outlook for the remainder of the year has deteriorated due to concerns about future business conditions, jobs, and the political environment. Read more in our latest Furniture Insights®.
August 25, 2025/Business Planning, Manufacturing, Tax
What the OBBBA Means for Manufacturing
Incentivizing Production: What the OBBBA Means for Manufacturing No sector is poised to feel a bigger impact from the One Big Beautiful Bill Act (OBBBA) than the manufacturing industry. Many of the most important provisions in the $4.5 trillion tax package were designed specifically to encourage domestic production. Although it remains unclear how the evolving tax and […]
August 14, 2025/Business Planning
QuickBooks Online Updates Coming October 1
Here’s what’s changing and how it impacts you. QuickBooks Online (QBO) is getting an upgrade this fall with a new look, smarter tools, and AI-powered features, but the fundamentals you already know and rely on aren’t changing. The most immediate updates you’ll notice are in Bank Feeds, where many of you spend the most time. […]
August 6, 2025/Staff Spotlights
Staff Spotlights – Intern Edition
This summer, we were lucky to have three talented interns join the Smith Leonard team, bringing fresh perspectives and plenty of energy. Kevin Brown, who interned with our Assurance team, joined us after graduating from NC State this past spring; Madison Hudgins gained hands-on experience with our Business Services Group while pursuing her degree at […]
