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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.
Can Your Nonprofit Convert into a For-Profit?
There are occasions where a 501(c)(3) nonprofit may wish to convert into a for-profit entity. This typically occurs for nonprofit organizations…
On Tax Due Diligence, 5 Details You Shouldn’t Overlook
Before engaging in an M&A transaction, you must conduct the proper tax due diligence. Here are some tips on how to maximize the value of your transaction.
Football and Business: Are You Building a Culture More Like the Lions or the Patriots?
The football and business philosophies of the Detriot Lions and the New England Patriots — especially as regards their quarterbacks.
When Imitation Goes Way Beyond Flattery: Know Your Intellectual Property Rights
Intellectual property is not limited to the physical looks and appearances of tangible products. Intangible assets can also qualify.
And the September VIP Award Goes To…
…Melisa Beauchamp! The executive director of a technology incubator we sponsor discovered that her predecessor had not filed the appropriate…
Aprio Foundation Chooses Nonprofits for Future Volunteer Opportunities
The Aprio Foundation has met with a number of amazing organizations over the past several months. We listened to the…
Aprio Comes Together for Hurricane Relief
On Sept. 6, category five Hurricane Irma swept through the Caribbean, wreaking unspeakable devastation and chaos. One of our clients,…
Thinking Outside the Box: How Today’s Developers Are Lowering Apartment Costs
With rising costs and heavy competition, developers are turning to new concepts and designs to keep apartment costs within reach for renters.
Historic Tax Credit: How to Save on Taxes When Developing a Historic Building
Many developers fail to recognize that certain projects with a historic building qualify for the Georgia Historic Rehabilitation Tax Credit. Learn more.
Trump Announces Tax Reform Proposal
By Mitchell Kopelman, partner-in-charge of Tax and Technology and Biosciences, and Steven Gluck, tax associate President Trump announced a tax…
Why Manufacturers Should Give Nearshoring a Test Drive
Nearshoring has become a popular trend for automakers, but it offers serious benefits for plastics manufacturers looking to enhance their supply chains.
Cost Segregation Studies: 3 Ways to Get the Biggest Benefit
Cost segregation studies are a wonderful tax planning tool, but they can sometimes do more harm than good. Learn more about the common pitfalls.
Selling a Dental Practice? Here’s How to Keep the Most Money from the Deal
If you’re planning on selling a dental practice, make sure you perform your due diligence first in order to minimize your risk and optimize your value.
Meals and Entertainment Deduction: Don’t Leave Money on the Table
Did you know that some qualifying expenses of the meals and entertainment deduction can actually be deducted at 100 percent? Learn more.
Washington Rules Sales under a Licensing Agreement are Subject to Wholesaling B&O Tax
Under the terms of a consignor/consignee agreement, the consignee was deemed to constructively possess the property it sold, making the…
Arkansas Determines that Sale of Tax Credits Generated Apportionable Income
The sale met Arkansas’ definition of business income under the functional test and was thus apportioned to and taxed in…
South Carolina Court Upholds Narrow Approach to Revenue Sourcing
South Carolina’s application of its income-producing activity sourcing rules gave a market sourcing result, where services were sourced to the…
Financial Statements: How to Weigh Compilation vs. Review vs. Audit
Any business needs credibility in its financial statements. There are three main ways to do so: a compilation, a review,…
Inventory Management in Manufacturing: Keep It Lean to Keep It Strong
By developing a cohesive strategy for inventory management in manufacturing, you will free up cash and improve customer service.
Taxes for Expats: How to Lower Your Liability Working Overseas
Taxes for Expats: How to Reduce Tax Liability Working Overseas
Taxes for Expats: How to Reduce Tax Liability Working Overseas
Taxes for expats: If you’re an expat, it’s more important than ever for you to understand your U.S. tax filing requirements. Learn more.
ASC 606 Revenue Recognition Series: Identifying Performance Obligations in the Contract (Part III)
In our last article on revenue recognition, we discussed step one under ASC 606: Revenue from Contracts with Customers (“ASC…
At Mercedes Benz Stadium, Why Adaptation Means Everything in Manufacturing
By Richard Kopelman, CEO and managing partner I love any chance to learn from a wide-ranging group of experts who…
Promoting the Cashless Economy: Visa’s $10K Offer Raises the Stakes for Restaurant Owners
Visa is pushing toward a cashless economy. Here are some pros and cons to consider before going cashless.
How Running Triathlons Sharpened My Skills for Running a Business
In order to beat your competitors to the finish line, you must develop the necessary skills for running a business. Learn more.
7 Steps to Take Your Business to the Next Level
Want to motivate your team to achieve next-level results? Keep these seven business tools in mind.
Building an Advisory Board: A Young Tech Company’s Wish List
When building an advisory board, you must think about the areas in which your current team is lacking in expertise. Do you have the right key players?
Transfer Pricing Considerations: How to Plan and Win on International Taxes
As you be gin to audit your financial documentation, you should keep various transfer pricing considerations in mind.
ASC 606 Revenue Recognition Series: Identifying the Contract with the Customer (Part II)
In ASC 606: Revenue from Contracts with Customers (ASC 606), the Financial Accounting Standards Board (FASB) established a five step…
Lawyers, Don’t Walk Away from Money: Research and Development Credits Might Apply to You
Lawyers who think Research & Development Tax Credits are only for manufacturers might be missing out on money for themselves. Credits worth more than…
10 Common Problems When Reporting Time and Effort on Federal Grants
For most nonprofit organizations, personnel salary is among the largest costs of federal grants. Proper documentation of charges for compensation, or…
Amazon’s Whole Foods Acquisition: The Latest Game Changer for Developers
What does Amazon’s Whole Foods acquisition mean for real estate developers, owners and investors active in the grocery-anchored shopping center market?
Master These 4 Leadership Styles for the Stages of Your Business
As a business grows, its leaders must adapt different leadership styles in order to succeed. Learn more.