Category: Newsletters

Many people invest in marketable securities, including stocks, bonds, money market funds and real estate investment trusts (REITs). But a less conventional investment option that's historically paid off for many investors is purchasing a home Read More

Buyers of businesses generally prefer to arrange for an asset purchase transaction, instead of purchasing an ownership interest in the target business entity. Why? The primary reason is to avoid exposure to liabilities — both Read More

The COVID-19 pandemic will likely continue to affect individuals, businesses and the larger economy for the foreseeable future. Already, many companies are finding it difficult to remain fully staffed during what's been called the "Great Read More

Many employees — from retail workers to sales staffers involved in complex business-to-business transactions — receive part of their compensation from sales-related commissions. To attract and retain top talent, some companies even allow employees to Read More

Consumer prices jumped 7% in 2021, according to the U.S. Department of Labor. Unfortunately, health benefit costs incurred by small employers increased at an even higher rate — 9.6% — according to the health benefits Read More

The holidays often inspire a spirit of generosity. So, at year end, many people decide to give money or assets to their loved ones. Over time, lifetime gifts can also be an effective way for Read More

Sometimes, Uncle Sam seems to give with one hand and take with the other. Take the employee retention credit (ERC), for example. Congress created this tax break in 2020 to help businesses continue to pay Read More

Fairness opinions can help achieve shareholder and lender buy-in for your M&A plans. They can also preempt lawsuits, because managers and directors who obtain fairness opinions demonstrate that they acted in good faith, without fraud Read More

Have you compiled a list of New Year's resolutions for your business in 2022? Resolutions don't have to be limited to your personal life. Consider how you can improve in the upcoming year in your Read More

As you're no doubt aware, accounting for builders is challenging. Construction companies tend to have unstable workforces, wage rates that can change by location, and multiple ongoing projects with various costs and durations. Here are Read More