Bailey Scarano

09/04/2026

Happy Labor Day! This weekend we celebrate the hard work, dedication, and contributions of workers across every industry.

We hope you’re able to step away from work, enjoy the long weekend, and spend some well-earned time with family and friends.

From all of us at Bailey Scarano, have a safe and relaxing Labor Day!

09/02/2026

What would happen if you, or one of the people your business depends on most, were unexpectedly unavailable for 30 days?

Could someone run payroll, access critical systems, handle major customer relationships, approve purchases, or make important decisions? Or would part of the business simply stop?

Key-person dependency can create problems long before succession or a sale is on the horizon. It can limit growth, disrupt operations, and leave the business vulnerable when illness, family emergencies, extended leave, or even vacations happen.

Try the 30-day test to uncover where your biggest vulnerabilities may be and what you can do about them.

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Could your business operate if you or a key employee were gone? Learn how to identify key-person risk & build business resilience.

08/31/2026

Americans say they need $1.2 million to retire comfortably. The problem is that most are too buried in debt to get there. Rising consumer debt levels are eroding retirement savings capacity across income brackets, not just lower earners.

The math only works if people start early and stay consistent. Easier said than done when debt is growing faster than savings.


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08/27/2026

Connecticut nonprofits showed up at the State House this year with one message: we need more funding. Federal cuts are creating gaps, benefactors are scrutinizing their own capacity to give, and organizations are being asked to do more with less.

The nonprofits that navigate this best aren't just managing costs. They're building diversified revenue strategies and tighter financial planning systems before the pressure forces them to.

When a group of Connecticut’s nonprofit agencies gathered at the State House earlier this year, they were there with a unified message: we need more funding. It was a vivid illustration of the shifting landscape for these organizations: asked to do more with less, picking up services lost to feder...

08/25/2026

We're looking for a Staff Accountant with 1-3 years of public accounting tax experience who wants to do more than one thing. This role spans attest work, tax return preparation across entity types, client advisory, and GL reconciliations across a genuinely diverse client base.

You'll work directly with senior leadership, build client relationships early, and have a clear path forward. Flexible schedules, summer Fridays, and a collaborative environment on the Connecticut Shoreline.


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08/21/2026

Revenue plateaus often get blamed on the market. But Forrester research points to a different culprit: 82% of C-suite executives think their sales and marketing teams are aligned, while 65% of those same teams say they aren't. That gap quietly kills pipeline.

Shared metrics, documented lead qualification criteria, and real handoff context between teams aren't culture initiatives. They're operational decisions that change revenue outcomes.

Your pipeline looks healthy. Your dashboard says marketing is winning. But revenue is still stuck. The hidden leak isn't a lack of demand — it's the gap between sales and marketing.

08/19/2026

When AI produces a flawed financial model, the accountability question gets murky fast. Is it the analyst who ran it, the firm that deployed it, or the vendor who built it? The answer still isn't clear, and that ambiguity creates real exposure in audit processes and professional liability situations.

AI is a powerful tool in finance. But someone still has to own the output.

Unresolved accountability can create thorny ambiguities for organizations — from audit processes to professional liability.

08/17/2026

Real estate has its own financial language: 1031 exchanges, cost segregation studies, entity structuring, transaction due diligence, cash flow forecasting across multiple properties. General accounting firms often handle these as edge cases. We handle them as core work.

Builders, developers, investors, and property managers on the Connecticut Shoreline count on us for the tax planning and financial reporting that keeps their deals clean and their books accurate.

CT Shoreline real estate companies receive timely, accurate financial help and tax planning to reduce tax burden and grow successfully.

08/13/2026

Supply chains break. Regulations change. Labor gets scarce. Manufacturing complexity doesn't pause for planning. At Bailey Scarano, we help Connecticut manufacturers manage the financial side of these operational realities: job costing accuracy, inventory valuation, succession roadmaps, and DISC structures.

Decades of manufacturing experience mean we know which numbers matter and which ones just look busy.

Manufacturing and distribution companies count on Bailey Scarano for tax advice, accounting services, and specialized business advice.

08/11/2026

Profit and cash flow are not the same thing. You can show profit on paper while your bank account runs dry or carry strong cash reserves while margins compress. Accounts receivable timing, inventory levels, and surprise expenses all determine whether you can actually pay your bills, regardless of what your P&L shows.

Most businesses track profit religiously. Fewer obsess over cash flow until it's a crisis.

Cash flow is critical to the success of any business. Learn more about what it is, why it matters, and how your business can maintain a positive cash flow.