Trout CPA

10/16/2026

Trout CPA is proud to announce that Mark Caltagirone, Senior Consultant in our Business Valuation & Advisory practice, will be a panelist at the 2026 Reading Business Seminar, hosted by Barley Snyder!

Join Mark and fellow business leaders on Thursday, October 22, at The Berkshire Country Club in Reading, PA, for an afternoon of valuable insights, industry perspectives, and networking.

We look forward to a great event! Check out our blogpost for more information: https://bit.ly/47pUZZK

10/14/2026

Trout CPA is heading to the 2026 NFDA International Convention & Expo!

We’re excited to connect with funeral service professionals, share insights, and discuss how our team can help support the financial success of businesses.

Attending the conference? Stop by Booth #818 to meet our team!

October 26–28 | Charlotte, NC

10/13/2026

We're heading back to Penn State Harrisburg!

📍 Harrisburg Fall Career Fair
📅 October 20

Stop by to learn more about internship opportunities for the Spring and Summer 2027 with Trout CPA. We are looking forward to meeting you.

10/08/2026

Earning a CPA designation is no small feat. Congratulations to Ben Webb on reaching this significant professional milestone. We're excited to see the continued impact he'll make for our clients and team.

10/06/2026

Welcome to Trout CPA! 🎉

We're excited to welcome Leigha Aten, Jeremiah Aulenbach, Alyssa DeVita, Cameron Reed, Josh Fogelsanger, Fisher Druck, Alexis Solt, and Gia Borelli as Associates. Join us in congratulating them as they begin their professional journeys with our firm!

10/05/2026

Maryland employers have a new payroll requirement coming in 2027.

Beginning January 1, 2027, employers will need to begin payroll contributions under Maryland’s Family and Medical Leave Insurance (FAMLI) program. But payroll deductions are only one part of the new requirements.

In our latest article, Kristen O’Connell, CPP, Payroll Manager, covers:
- 2027 contribution rates
- Employer and employee responsibilities
- Registration and reporting requirements
- Employee notice requirements
- Key deadlines employers should know

Read the full employer guide: https://bit.ly/3VpzZ2C

Prepare for Maryland's Paid Family Leave in 2027. Learn about contribution rates, employer responsibilities, and essential deadlines to ensure compliance.

10/02/2026

Fraud Alert: Protect Your Business

We're reminding our clients to stay alert for phishing emails and fraudulent phone calls designed to gain access to financial accounts, login credentials, and other sensitive information.

Be cautious of unexpected requests involving:

• Payments
• Payroll changes
• Account access
• Confidential information

Especially when the request creates a sense of urgency.

Before taking action, verify the request directly with the individual or organization using contact information you know and trust.

Taking a few extra minutes to verify a request can help protect your business from a costly mistake.

10/01/2026

Congratulations to Dan Chodan, Partner at Trout CPA, on being named a recipient of the Central Penn Business Journal's 2026 Forty Under 40 Award.

This recognition celebrates emerging leaders across Central Pennsylvania who are making an impact through professional achievement and community involvement. We're proud to see Dan recognized among this year's outstanding 2026 Forty Under 40 recipients.

Learn more about the 2026 Forty Under 40 recipients: https://bit.ly/46Rrfov

09/28/2026

The FASB has issued new guidance addressing how business entities account for government grants under U.S. GAAP.

In a recent Pennsylvania CPA Journal article, Trout CPA’s Nicole Cradic, CPA, breaks down ASU 2025-10, including grant recognition, accounting for asset- and income-related grants, presentation considerations, and what businesses should know as they prepare to apply the new standard.

Read the article: https://hubs.li/Q04yqLcC0

A recent FASB rule sets guidance for recognizing, measuring, and presenting government grants for businesses that historically had no applicable guidance.

09/25/2026

Running a successful dental practice requires more than managing production and patient care. It also means making smart financial and tax decisions throughout the year.

In our latest article, Allen Schiff, CPA, CFE, highlights eight tax planning strategies for dental practice owners, from maximizing deductions and reviewing entity structure to planning for real estate and an eventual practice transition.

See what your practice should be reviewing now: https://bit.ly/3Tg6Fef

Learn practical tax strategies dental practice owners can use to reduce tax liability, improve cash flow, and plan for growth.