A.Wever Advisory

09/25/2026

Happy payday! While you're at it, ask yourself: is your payroll process making your finance team's life easier or harder?

Payroll is getting more complex, and it's no longer just an admin problem. Multistate compliance, benefits that don't sync, tax filings that require manual cleanup. Thomson Reuters nailed it this week: payroll is now a strategic finance function.

That's why we partnered with Auris. Their platform connects payroll, HR, and benefits in one system with a real person verifying every run. We help clients implement it, integrate it with their existing finance stack, and make sure it actually reduces rework instead of creating more.

If your payroll process is creating problems downstream, let's talk.

🔗 https://tax.thomsonreuters.com/news/payroll-compliance-and-cash-flow-pressures-elevate-payrolls-strategic-role-for-small-businesses/

Payroll has long been viewed as a back-office responsibility, but increasing compliance demands are pushing it closer to the center of business operations.

09/22/2026

Your ERP is live. Your team is trained. But month-end still takes 12 days.
Sound familiar?

The fix isn't always a new system. Sometimes it's better configuration, cleaner processes, or the right integration.

What's the biggest time sink in your close process?

08/21/2026

We are proud to have been one of the sponsors of this week's Bisnow Kansas City State of the Market event!

It was a great opportunity to hear from and connect with developers, owners, contractors, architects, and other industry leaders who are helping shape the future of the region.

We enjoyed learning more about the challenges and opportunities organizations are facing and are excited to partner with them as they grow, develop projects, and navigate an evolving market.

Thank you to Bisnow and the team at the Zhou B. Art Center for hosting such a great event. The venue was a fitting backdrop as portions of the morning's discussions centered on adaptive reuse and the opportunities that come from reimagining existing spaces.

We enjoyed the conversations and look forward to staying in touch.

07/04/2026

Happy 250th, America!
Wishing everyone a happy and safe 4th of July!

06/16/2026

At AWA, one of the most common challenges we see in growing organizations isn’t a lack of tools - it’s an overgrown, disconnected finance tech stack.

When systems don’t integrate, teams end up with manual workarounds, limited visibility, and reduced trust in the data. These issues quietly compound over time. In this week’s Kansas City Business Journal, we share how to identify and address these hidden costs before they start impacting performance:

https://www.bizjournals.com/kansascity/news/2026/06/15/avoid-hidden-costs-finance-tech-stack.html

As organizations continue to expand their technology stacks, adding point solutions to address immediate problems, many unintentionally create more complexity than they eliminate.

05/19/2026

Happy National Accounting Day!

At A.Wever Advisory, we know great accounting is what drives smarter business decisions, and we’re proud to be part of that impact.

04/14/2026

We’re excited to welcome Stephanie Dubinsky to the A.Wever Advisory team!

Stephanie brings a broad, well‑rounded background that allows her to approach challenges thoughtfully and deliver consistently high‑quality results. With experience across finance, customer service, sales, process development, and education, she’s known for combining analytical rigor with practical problem solving.

Stephanie is passionate about continuous improvement, life‑long learning, and supporting teams while creating positive, impactful experiences for both clients and colleagues.

Outside of work, Stephanie enjoys spending time with her family and honing her craft through creative pursuits, including baking and custom cake design, music, and event planning.

Welcome to the team, Stephanie! We’re so glad you’re here!

04/07/2026

We’re excited to welcome Steph Gonzalez to AWA!

Steph brings over 25 years of experience across finance, accounting, and data analytics, with a track record spanning fraud analytics, compliance, and enterprise reporting. She’s known for turning complex data into clear, actionable insight that supports better decision‑making.

With a strong accounting foundation, including passing the CPA exam, Steph helps organizations improve budgeting and forecasting, variance analysis, KPI development, and automated reporting through intuitive, well‑designed data solutions.

We’re thrilled to have Steph on the team and look forward to the impact she’ll make for our clients!