Auditing Revenue
Traditionally, audit procedures for private companies tend to focus on the balance sheet. That is, auditors evaluate whether the book values of the company’s assets are overstated [...]
The SECURE Act Likely to Affect your Retirement and Estate Plans
In late 2019, the first substantial legislation related to retirement savings since 2006 became law. The (SECURE) Act brings numerous changes to the retirement and estate planning landscape. Click here to learn about the most significant changes.
When the Fraud Suspect is an Executive
Businesses and fraud experts often face a long, arduous process when investigating any occupational fraud incident. You need a plan to prevent interference and facilitate the collection of evidence that can be used in court, if necessary. Click here to learn more.
The SECURE Act Changes the Rules for Employers on Retirement Plans
The (SECURE) Act is the first significant retirement-related legislation in more than a dozen years. Here are some of the most important developments for employers, many of which took effect for plan years beginning after December 31, 2019.
3 Last-Minute Tips That May Help Trim Your Tax Bill
If you’re starting to fret about your 2019 tax bill, there’s good news — you may still have time to reduce your liability. Three strategies are available that may help you cut your taxes before year-end. Click here to learn more!
EMERGING TAX AND REGULATIONS ALERT- JANUARY 23
To help you make sure you don’t miss any important 2020 deadlines, we’ve provided this summary of when various tax-related forms, payments and other actions are due. Click here to learn more.
When Applying for a Small Business Administration Loan
Agency’s loan programs can sometimes be abused by con artists who know that many small business owners have little experience applying for financing and are, therefore, vulnerable to scams. Here’s what you should know.
Conflict-of-Interest Policies are Too Important for Nonprofits to Neglect
Does your not-for-profit organization have a conflict-of-interest policy in place? Do your board members, trustees and key employees understand how the policy affects them? If not, you may have some work to do.
What Can AI Do For My Business?
Here’s a primer on what AI might be able to do for your business.
New Law Helps Businesses make their Employees’ Retirement Secure
A significant law was recently passed that adds tax breaks and makes changes to employer-provided retirement plans. Click the link to learn more.
Contemplating Fraud Litigation? Not without a CPA
You may already know how CPAs can help businesses uncover and prevent fraud. What about when a fraud incident leads to civil litigation? Click here to learn more.
Spending Bill Extends Tax Breaks, Adds Retirement Account Provisions
With its winter recess looming before it, Congress engaged in a flurry of activity. Most notably, it reached agreement on a massive government-wide spending package titled the Further Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2020.
It’s Not Too Late to Trim Your 2019 Tax Bill
Chill is in the air and that means it’s time to turn your attention to year-end tax planning. Take a closer look at year-end tax planning strategies that can reduce your 2019 income tax liability.
How Nonprofits Can Take Advantage of Corporate Volunteers
If your not-for-profit suffers from a chronic volunteer shortage or has had to put off large projects for lack of helping hands, corporate volunteer partnerships can be beneficial. Click here to learn more.
What Lenders Look For in a Succession Plan
There is someone who holds a key interest in the longevity of your company. Can you guess? Click the link to learn more.
3 Key Traits of Every Successful Salesperson
An old rule of thumb says that about 20% of salespeople will make 80% of sales; in other words, everyone’s not going to be a superstar. To do so, focus on these three key traits of every successful salesperson.
Small Businesses: Stay Clear of a Severe Payroll Tax Penalty
If you aren’t already using a payroll service, consider hiring one. This can relieve you of the burden of withholding and paying the proper amounts, as well as handling the record keeping. Click here to learn more.
Nonprofits: New Alternatives for Reporting Goodwill and Other Intangibles
Did you know that the Financial Accounting Standards Board (FASB) recently extended the simplified private-company accounting alternatives to not-for-profit organizations? Click here to learn more.
Leave a Philanthropic Legacy with a Charitable Remainder Trust
What if there was a type of trust that allowed you to support your favorite charity while potentially boosting cash flow, shrinking the size of your taxable estate, and reducing or deferring income taxes? Well... there is! Click here to learn more.
Watch Out for Tax-Related Scams
Criminals can contact victims through regular mail, telephone calls and email messages. Here are just two of the scams the tax agency has seen in recent months.
Internal Audit 2.0: Paperless and Continuous Auditing Trends
Robust internal audits help management correct operational issues quickly, which prevents money from being wasted and risks from spiraling out of control. If implemented correctly, paperless and continuous auditing can improve your company’s internal audit and oversight abilities while also reducing its costs. Click here to learn more!