Track These Key Metrics to Boost Your Transportation Profits

Successful companies don’t guess their way to profitability — they track it. Key performance indicators (KPIs) offer logistics and transportation businesses the visibility they need to stay agile in a high-cost, low-margin industry. If your Read More


Kirsch CPA Group

Jun 26, 2025

How Might Terrorism Affect Manufacturing?

Unfortunately, terrorist attacks are a real and present risk for businesses of all types. And tremors are being felt throughout the domestic manufacturing sector. This article examines some of the main repercussions for manufacturers on Read More


Kirsch CPA Group

Jun 18, 2025

Consider Tax-Saving Sec. 1031 Exchanges for Appreciated Real Property

Real estate values have surged in many areas. You might be considering selling an appreciated investment or business property that you think has topped out. But an outright sale would result in a current income Read More


Kirsch CPA Group

Jun 16, 2025

Improve Your Construction Firm’s Chance of Submitting a Winning Bid

Just like the saying goes, "You gotta be in it to win it," many construction firm owners submit numerous bids for local jobs just to be "in it". But to thrive and survive, you need Read More


Kirsch CPA Group

Jun 13, 2025

Avoiding Tax Trouble with Owner Compensation in Manufacturing

Smaller manufacturing companies often operate as S corporations. In many cases, one of the shareholders (or perhaps the only shareholder) also runs the business. It's vital that S corporation owners who work in the business Read More


Kirsch CPA Group

Jun 09, 2025

Activity-Based Costing May Benefit Some Contractors

In an uncertain economy, accurate and actionable job cost accounting is more important than ever. If you haven't already, consider using activity-based costing (ABC) to obtain more precise and useful information. Done right, ABC helps Read More


Kirsch CPA Group

Jun 05, 2025

Business Owners: Is It Time to Transition Ownership to the Next Generation?

One of the upsides to owning a small business is the chance to provide a financial legacy for your family members to participate in after you exit the business. However, there are federal tax implications Read More


Kirsch CPA Group

Jun 04, 2025

When Corporate Sponsorships Raise UBIT Issues

Under the Internal Revenue Code, "qualified sponsorship payments" to not-for-profits aren't subject to unrelated business income tax (UBIT). Qualified payments refer to money, property transfers or the performance of services by a business without an Read More


Kirsch CPA Group

Jun 02, 2025

Preserving Profits Amid Uncertain Trade Policy

President Trump unveiled a reciprocal tariff plan for his second term, signaling a major shift in American trade policy. Days later, Trump implemented a 90-day pause on some tariff increases to give certain countries time Read More


Kirsch CPA Group

May 28, 2025

Business Valuations Must Look to the Future, Not the Past

Historical financial performance is just one piece of the business valuation puzzle. While it provides a starting point, its relevance depends on whether the business is expected to achieve similar results in the future. High Read More


Kirsch CPA Group

May 22, 2025