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Year-End Is the Perfect Time to Talk About Business Succession
As the year winds down, most business owners turn their attention to budgets, taxes, and financial clean-up. But there’s another conversation that deserves a spot on your year-end checklist, one that protects your legacy, your family, and your team: Succession planning. At MCAC, we’ve seen how a well-timed year-end review can naturally evolve into a meaningful succession conversation. It's the season when your financials are current, your goals are clearer, and your leadershi

Kristen Donchess
Dec 16, 2025


How Estate & Probate Planning Fits into Your Year-End Strategy
Estate and probate planning belong in your year-end strategy. Learn how MCAC helps Alaskan business owners align financial, legal, and legacy goals for peace of mind.

Kristen Donchess
Dec 8, 2025


How a Buy-Sell Agreement Protects Your Business Before Year-End
A buy-sell agreement protects your business, partners, and future. Learn how MCAC helps Alaskan companies establish clear plans before year-end transitions.

Kristen Donchess
Oct 27, 2025


Estate Planning for Business Owners: Why Year-End Is the Smartest Time to Start
Year-end is the ideal time for Alaska business owners to start estate planning. With updated records, family conversations, and advisors already engaged, it’s the perfect season to align business and personal goals. Learn how MCAC helps entrepreneurs protect their companies, families, and legacies with clear, practical estate planning.

Kristen Donchess
Oct 13, 2025


How to Pass Down a Family Business Without the Drama
Handing off a family business isn’t just a financial decision—it’s an emotional one. Learn how to transfer leadership and ownership across generations without damaging relationships or the business itself.

Dave Cottrell, CPA
May 9, 2025


How MCAC Helps Businesses Prepare for Surprise Audits
Surprise audits can be stressful—but they don’t have to derail your business. Learn how MCAC helps Alaskan companies respond quickly, organize critical documents, and navigate the process with confidence.

Oliver Deppe
May 5, 2025


When and How to Start Estate Planning as a Business Owner
Estate planning doesn’t have to be overwhelming. MCAC helps Alaska business owners start simple, get organized, and build plans that evolve with life and growth.

Dave Cottrell, CPA
Apr 23, 2025


Planning for Retirement Without Leaving Chaos Behind
Thinking of retiring from your business? Start early. Learn how to plan a smooth exit, develop a successor, and ensure continuity—without stress, confusion, or surprises.

Dave Cottrell, CPA
Apr 7, 2025


How to Prepare Your Business for Unexpected Life Events
Emergencies happen, but your business doesn’t have to suffer. Learn how to protect your company, team, and family with a business continuity plan built for the unexpected.

Dave Cottrell, CPA
Mar 26, 2025


Buy-Sell Agreements: What They Are and Why You Need One
If you own a business with a partner—or even a close family member—you need more than verbal agreements and good intentions. You need a...

Dave Cottrell, CPA
Mar 10, 2025


What a Successful Leadership Transition Looks Like
A smooth leadership transition doesn’t happen by accident. Learn how Alaska businesses can plan and communicate through the process to retain trust, protect operations, and support the incoming leader.

Dave Cottrell, CPA
Feb 11, 2025


Why Every Business Owner Needs an Estate Plan
Estate planning isn’t just about death it’s about control. Learn how MCAC helps Alaska business owners protect their legacy, minimize legal risks, and prepare for the unexpected.

Dave Cottrell, CPA
Jan 9, 2025


Why Every Business—Even Small Ones—Needs a Succession Plan
Succession planning isn’t just for big corporations or retirement-age owners. Every business—no matter the size—needs a plan for what...

Dave Cottrell, CPA
Jan 8, 2025
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