PARTNER NEWS

Explore the 2025 Rural Broadband Benchmark Study report from Forvis Mazars for data on 141 rural telecom companies, performance trends, and funding strategies.

Despite headlines about rising tuition, the latest College Board study shows that net costs for students have decreased over the past two decades, driven by an increase in grant aid, a surge in Pell Grants, and an increase in institutional discounts. Student debt is also trending down. While sticker prices are rising modestly, the real cost picture is far more nuanced. Enrollment pressures and demographic shifts will keep affordability and sustainability at the forefront for higher ed leaders. Read a detailed analysis here: https://hubs.la/Q03TvYy-0 #HigherEd #FinancialAid #CollegeCosts

See how the November 2025 legislation to end the federal government shutdown impacts ACA enhanced exchange subsidies and key Medicare and Medicaid programs.

Dive into the latest trends and insights in real estate with Two-Minute Tuesdays! Host John Confrey shares the business side of real estate to keep you informed.

CMS has released its rule for the 2026 Medicare Physician Fee Schedule (PFS), including payment updates and changes to behavioral health and telehealth.

Quarles hosted a successful pro bono training with The Veterans Consortium on November 12, with nearly 200 attendees joining both in person at our D.C. office and online. The program trained attorneys to assist veterans in appealing unfavorable decisions from the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA). The Honorable Joseph Toth, Michael Burnat, Colleen Miller and Richard Spataro, Esq., served as speakers, covering topics such as service-connected disability compensation, an overview of the VA claims process and the chronology of an appeal, judicial review, CAVC practice and procedure, and more. Thank you to everyone who helped make this important training possible and to all who joined in support of our nation’s veterans.

Brush up on recent bank regulation activities affecting financial institutions, including updates from the Federal Reserve, OCC, FDIC, CFPB, and FASB.

Universities face rising IT compliance demands. Learn how research institutions can align governance with evolving data protection frameworks.

Find out the top 10 fraud trends of 2026 and how to future-proof your fraud strategy to help prevent, detect, and recover from fraud to protect your business.

Universities face rising IT compliance demands. Learn how research institutions can align governance with evolving data protection frameworks.

We’re excited to share that Jon Howard has been named national chair of our Business Law Practice Group, succeeding Will Schultz. Since coming to Quarles after graduating law school in 2008, Jon has proven to be a leader in middle-market M&A transactions, including deep experience in health care, higher education and private equity transactions. Congratulations, Jon! #OneQuarlesOneVision https://www.quarles.com/…/quarles-appoints-new-leaders-of-b…

Please join us in welcoming Jennifer Parker, who joins the firm as senior counsel in our Business Law Practice Group. With her experience advising private funds, investors, senior stakeholders and institutional clients on regulatory compliance, securities law and fund formation, Jennifer will be a valuable resource for our clients. #OneQuarlesOneVision

📢 Early Bird Pricing for UC’26 ends in just a couple of days (November 15, 2025)! Don’t wait until the last minute; register now: https://ow.ly/EuCo50Xqfvv 📅September 20 – 23, 2026 📌Denver, CO! 🏔️ #Sharetec #UC26 #UsersConference #EarlyBirdPricing #CreditUnions #CoreProcessing #SeeYouInDenver

We are thrilled to share that Maria Kallmeyer will serve as national chair of our Immigration & Mobility Practice Group, after previously sharing those duties with Grant Sovern, who is moving on to direct the Community Immigration Law Center. Maria is a highly respected advisor on all aspects of employment-related immigration law, with a focus on employment-based immigration strategies. Well done, Maria! #OneQuarlesOneVision https://www.quarles.com/…/quarles-appoints-new-leaders-of-b…

Big news for our Labor & Employment Practice Group: Judi Williams-Killackey has been appointed national chair of the group, succeeding Sean Scullen, who will continue to support the team as co-vice chair. Judi is an experienced labor and employment counselor and litigator who works with clients in the manufacturing, construction, health care, transit and other industries. We look forward to the team’s continued growth under Judi’s leadership! #OneQuarlesOneVision https://www.quarles.com/…/quarles-appoints-new-leaders-of-b…

Clear, compliant financial reporting is essential for churches and ministries, but it can be challenging to navigate. The Accounting and Financial Reporting Guide for Churches and Ministries, co-sponsored by The Capin Center for Nonprofit Excellence, provides practical guidance tailored to the unique needs of faith-based organizations. This guide offers insights from a range of industry sources, including CapinCrouse professionals, and helps build confidence in your financial stewardship. Get your copy now: https://hubs.la/Q03T1cff0 #Churches #Ministries #FinancialReporting

Explore how the Sage Intacct team at Forvis Mazars helped Thrive Physical Therapy Partners achieve financial growth.

Watch now to learn why custody is important for estate planning with digital assets and what gifting them to a trust might look like in practice.

Explore step-by-step guidance on how to close a fiscal year in Business Central, designed to support accuracy, consistency, and a clean start for a new year.

In this Q&A, Forvis Mazars shares insights for the consumer and retail industry, including international expansion, emerging technology, and sustainability topics.

This short, confidential research survey on fraud prevention at Christian nonprofits and churches is closing tomorrow, November 13. If you haven’t already, please take a moment to fill it out and help identify common vulnerabilities and areas for improvement. The results will be used for doctoral research purposes and shared in upcoming articles and other free resources. You can take the survey here: https://hubs.la/Q03SQbsC0 #FraudPrevention #Nonprofits #Churches

We are excited to share that Linden Barber is returning to the firm as an Indianapolis-based partner in the Health & Life Sciences Practice Group. With his extensive experience across government, in-house and private practice roles advising on controlled substance regulatory matters at the federal and state level, Linden will be a valuable resource to our clients. Welcome back to the team, Linden! #OneQuarlesOneVision

Discover implications of the revised Section 162(m) for REITs under the One Big Beautiful Bill Act. Stay ahead with guidance on executive pay and tax strategy.

Learn why understanding program margins is crucial for your institution’s financial health and how the PEA tool from Forvis Mazars can help.

The OB3 introduced expanded excise taxes, revised clean energy provisions, and new reporting requirements that affect tax-exempt entities.

Explore AI impacts on commerce and how it’s reshaping retail through tailored promotions, inventory forecasting, and data-driven, predictive decision making.

Today, we honor all who served – and would like to give a special shout-out to the Veterans on #TeamSharetec. Thank You! #Sharetec #VeteransDay2025 #Veterans #VeteranAppreciation

We’re grateful for the service of our country’s veterans, including our colleagues who served in the U.S. military. We thank them for their continued support and dedication to our nation. Happy Veterans Day! #Veteransday Roberto Arbulu – San Diego Aaron Buckley – San Diego Tirrell Cotton – Milwaukee Frank DeGuire – Milwaukee John Harris – Phoenix Cody Linday – Milwaukee James Livingston – Milwaukee Summer Nissen – Milwaukee Patrick Proctor-Brown – Milwaukee Nicole Scheinkoenig – Milwaukee Brenda Maloney Shafer – Phoenix Theodore Sullivan – Washington, D.C. Margaret Utterback – Madison Mike Veguilla – Phoenix Charles Whitman – San Diego Rebecca Wilt – Tampa Dan Young – Denver

Church bookstores can be valuable ministry tools, but they may also generate taxable income. To operate your bookstore in a tax-exempt manner, it’s essential to understand how the IRS defines unrelated business income and how your store’s purpose and operations can impact compliance. Tax Counsel Chris Purnell outlines key strategies to help your church avoid unintended tax consequences: https://hubs.la/Q03SC4-_0 #NonprofitTax #ChurchBookstore #TaxExemption

Learn how the New Markets Tax Credit program can help reduce your project expenses and bring your development goals within reach.

Discover why Forvis Mazars is a trusted resource for Sage Intacct accounting software implementations, delivering tailored multi-entity and AI-driven solutions.

Explore alternatives to the 1031 exchange, such as DSTs and UPREITs, for real estate gain deferral strategies. Each offers unique benefits for investors.