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The State(s) of Your Business: Understanding Income Tax Nexus for Law Firms
We all know that state governments look for additional revenue to close their budget gaps. One method they use is…
What to Consider When Starting a Restaurant Delivery Service In-House
If diners aren’t asking a favorite spot about starting a restaurant delivery service, odds are they will soon. Thanks to…
Pre-Employment Assessments: Hiring Is More than Just an Interview
Organizations need to move fast to recruit and hire top candidates, and pre-employment assessments are an excellent tool for doing…
Section 1202—A Powerful Tool: C-Corporation Shareholders Limit Tax Liability
Getting familiar with section 1202 also known as the qualified small business stock is a powerful tool for those looking…
Get in on the Ground Floor With Mixed-Use Affordable Housing Projects
It used to be common to set affordable housing projects away from shops and services, creating unbreakable cycles of separation…
Selling a Business? Why a Quality of Earnings Report Must Be a Top Priority
If you’re selling a business, preparing a quality of earnings report should be at the top of your to-do list….
Hiring a CFO for Your Nonprofit: Is Now the Time?
Hiring a CFO lets nonprofits handle demanding fiscal responsibilities and plan for growth. But determining the right time to do so is often challenging.
Hotel and Restaurant Owners: Renovations Equal Tax Depreciation Deductions
As 2017’s tax year begins to wind down, hotel and restaurant owners will be able to take advantage of a variety…
With Workers on the Clock, Companies Must Defend Against Class-Action FLSA Claim
Keeping good records of hourly employees’ work hours is essential to building the analytical models needed to defend against a class-action FLSA claim.
From Startup to Success: Tax Strategies for Tech
Understanding the tax strategies that are right for your tech company is essential to maximizing its post-tax income.
Choosing a Dental CPA Can Be a Painless Procedure
When choosing a dental CPA firm, consider the complexity of your practice and the scope of your needs in order pick a client with the right offerings.
Third Party Risk Management (TPRM)
A third-party vendor is an ancillary process—outside the control of your organization—which performs a function or provides a service; for…
Don’t Forget to Perform Price Analysis on Your Subcontractors
Most prime contractors include one or more subcontractors in their proposals to the government. Solicitations issued pursuant to FAR Part…
Finding a Professional Mentor: An Example of How It Can Work for Everyone
Finding a Professional Mentor: Two partners discuss their successful, long-running mentoring relationship.
Tuition and Housing Revenue Recognition
In the blog Revenue from Contracts with Customers we talked about some of the guidance for revenue recognition for nonprofits….
Revenue Recognition from Contracts with Customers
Most people are aware by now that the generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP) model on revenue recognition is changing. ASU…
How to Hire Well in 10 Steps — to Avoid Hiring Again
Bad hires turn out to be costly mistakes indeed. Learn how to hire top performers in 10 steps.
Case Closed: Law Firm Mentoring Programs Benefit Entire Organization
Law firm mentoring programs help with recruiting, retention, succession and client relationships. Here are some details — and considerations.
Do You Know the Tax Impact of Your U.S. or Non-U.S. Token Sale?
Initial coin offerings (ICOs) offer blockchain-based companies a whole new way to raise capital — but such companies need to be aware of tax issues.
Disaster Relief Available for Impacted Businesses and Individuals
By Mitchell Kopelman, partner-in-charge of Tax; Howard Zandman, partner-in-charge of Litigation Support and Forensic Accounting; and Steven Gluck, tax associate…
Use BI Dashboards to Gauge – And Grow – Your Business
Picture yourself behind the wheel of a high-performance sports car. You have access to an open racetrack and can drive…
Republicans Reveal Tax Plan – “Tax Cuts and Jobs Act”
By Mitchell Kopelman, partner-in-charge of Tax; Robert Steele, tax senior associate; and Steven Gluck, tax associate On Thursday, Nov. 2,…
Use BI Dashboards to Gauge — and Grow — Your Business
BI dashboards make data actionable — delivering important information, performance insights and new ideas in a customizable format.
ISO 27001 Offers Data Processors a Roadmap to GDPR ‘Sufficient Guarantees’
At a glance The main takeaway: The ISO/IEC 27002 update, is an important standard that provides guidance on cybersecurity and…
Why You Should Keep Investing in Older Employees in the Manufacturing Workforce
A cohesive, cross-generational manufacturing workforce will be more effective and in tune with the future of the industry. Learn more.
The September 2017 ISM Manufacturing Index (PMI®) – Understanding the Results
The PMI® (also referred to as the ISM Index or the ISM Manufacturing Index) results for September were released on Oct. 2 with the PMI coming in at 60.8%.
ISO 27701 Offers Data Processors a Roadmap to GDPR ‘Sufficient Guarantees’
If your company processes personal data of EU citizens, you need to be in compliance with the General Data Protection…
ASC 606 Revenue Recognition Series: Allocating the Transaction Price (Part V)
The fourth step of the Financial Accounting Standards Board’s (FASB) ASC 606: Revenue from Contracts with Customers (ASC 606) is…
Alabama Ruling on NOL Limitation Presents Refund Opportunity for Taxpayers
The court determined that Alabama’s separate return limitation year rules permit the use of NOLs as long as they were…
California Ruling Demonstrates Complexity of Combined Group Filing Rules Following an Acquisition
When a combined group filing on a worldwide basis acquired a combined group filing on a water’s edge basis, California…
Virginia Judge Rules that Taxpayer Can’t Source Sales How It Wants
The court held that other states’ methods of taxation did not impact whether Virginia’s method was unequitable, meaning states can…
New York Rules that Lump Sum Payment for Software is Taxable to the Extent of In-State Use
After clarifying that all charges included in a lump sum for software were taxable, New York determined that the charges…
Recent Rulings in Michigan and North Carolina Highlight Different Scope of Manufacturing Exemption
Most states provide manufacturers with beneficial treatment for sales and use tax purposes, but states differ vastly on what does…
Want to Keep the Best Execs? Use Incentive Compensation Plans
Incentive compensation plans that include phantom stock units and stock appreciation rights can help your organization retain top executive talent.
Getting Ready to Sell a Business? Tell a Good Story, with Narrative and Numbers
Knowing what excites and frustrates buyers is key in acquisition preparation. Here are some steps to take when preparing for a sale down the line.
Managing Virtual Teams: 7 Simple Tips to Keep Performance and Teamwork High
With more people working at home or in remote locations, managing virtual teams is a growing responsibility for many types of businesses.
How to Boost Energy Efficiency in Restaurants and the Bottom Line
Increasing energy efficiency in restaurants can generate significant cost savings — and large chains like Arby’s and Wendy’s are leading the charge.
A/C, Plumbing and…Data? Using the IoT in Commercial Real Estate
IoT in commercial real estate is a game changer. Understanding how to use this technology effectively can give owners a big competitive advantage.
5 Lessons the Modern CEO Can Teach More Traditional Leaders
By looking to the modern CEO for inspiration, more experienced business leaders can learn new and exciting ways to improve their operations.
ASC 606 Revenue Recognition Series: Determining the Transaction Price (Part IV)
In ASC 606: Revenue from Contracts with Customers (ASC 606), the third step in the conceptual framework is to determine…
Have Service Contract Act Work? What to Expect in Future Wage Determinations
Service Contract Act (SCA) wage determinations (WD) contain several new changes that will make a difficult topic even more complex….
3 Questions Every Employee Has — and Why You Need to Answer Them
Every employee walks around every day trying to understand the answers to three questions. Here’s what they are, and why you should be sure to answer them.
Why Both Sides in Law Firm Mergers Must Check the Evidence First
Law firm mergers increase revenue and client lists but must be approached with plenty of review and due diligence. Here are areas for close scrutiny.
What the Toyota Way Can Teach Manufacturers About Employee Engagement
The Toyota Way can be an excellent source of inspiration for manufacturers seeking to grow through continuous improvement in their processes and people.
Tax Planning Process: Why It’s Not Just for the End of the Year
Follow these steps to ensure your business has a comprehensive tax planning process in place.