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October 2018
Make your nonprofit’s accounting function more efficient
How efficient is your not-for-profit? Even tightly run organizations can use some improvement — particularly in the accounting area.
Change management doesn’t have to be scary
Business owners are constantly bombarded with terminology and buzzwords.
Donate appreciated stock for twice the tax benefits
A tried-and-true year-end tax strategy is to make charitable donations. As long as you itemize and your gift qualifies, you can claim a charitable deduction.
How real estate investors can uncover financial statement fraud
With millions of dollars at stake, an overextended real estate developer has a lot to lose if lack of funds causes a project to collapse.
Research credit available to some businesses for the first time
The Tax Cuts and Jobs Act (TCJA) didn’t change the federal tax credit for “increasing research activities,” but several TCJA provisions have an indirect impact on the
How successfully has your nonprofit shifted from overhead to impact?
In the not-so-distant past, charity watchdog groups such as GuideStar, Charity Navigator and the Better Business
Reduce insurance costs by encouraging employee wellness
Protecting your company through the purchase of various forms of insurance is a risk-management necessity.
Selling your business? Defer — and possibly reduce — tax with an installment sale
When you spend years growing a company from inception, it’s not always easy moving on when the time comes.
Assessing the effectiveness of internal controls
Strong internal controls can help prevent and detect fraud.
Following the ABCs of customer assessment
When a business is launched, its owners typically welcome every customer through the door with a sigh of relief.
Why your nonprofit’s internal and year end financial statements may differ
Do you prepare internal financial statements for your board of directors on a monthly, quarterly or other period
Consider all the tax consequences before making gifts to loved ones
Many people choose to pass assets to the next generation during life, whether to reduce the size of their taxable e
3 ways to protect yourself from fraud when shopping online
Online shopping enables consumers to buy almost anything from the convenience of their own homes.
Now’s the time to review your business expenses
As we approach the end of the year, it’s a good idea to review your business’s expenses for deductibility.
Audit opinions: How your financial statements measure up
Audit opinions differ depending on the information available, financial viability, errors discovered during audit p
The fine art of valuing donated property
Not-for-profits often struggle with valuing noncash and in-kind donations.
4 pillars of a solid sales process
Is your sales process getting off-balance? Sometimes it can be hard to tell.
529 plans offer two tax-advantaged education funding options
Section 529 plans are a popular education-funding tool because of tax and other benefits.
Don’t become a victim of bankruptcy fraud
Your company has landed a lucrative new account, and the customer has already placed several small orders, paying i
Tax-free fringe benefits help small businesses and their employees
In today’s tightening job market, to attract and retain the best employees, small businesses need to offer not only competiti
Charitable IRA rollovers may be especially beneficial in 2018
If you’re age 70½ or older, you can make direct contributions — up to $100,000 annually — from your IRA to qualifie
Should cloud computing setup costs be expensed or capitalized?
Companies will be able to capitalize, or spread out the costs of, setting up pricey business systems that operate o
Nonprofits: Here’s how to embrace accountability
To protect the organization, demonstrate openness and support the greater good, your not-for-profit needs to embrac
The Tax Cuts and Jobs Act: How will it Impact You and Your Business?
The President signing the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act into legislation on December 22, 2017 brings the most significant tax law changes in over 30 years.
Finding the Fraudster, the Tried and the True
By Anthony W. Rapp, CPA, CFE, CGMA
Could a cost segregation study help you accelerate depreciation deductions?
Businesses that acquire, construct or substantially improve a building — or did so in previous years — should consi
Auditing royalty agreements
Companies often grant licenses to others allowing them to use intellectual property — such as a patent or proprieta
