How to Use the Cost Approach to Valuing a Business

The balance sheet — which shows a company's assets and liabilities — is a logical starting point for valuing certain types of businesses. The cost (or asset) approach specifically focuses on this part of a Read More


Kirsch CPA Group

Jul 20, 2022

Janis Bergeron Named Kirsch CPA Group COO

In two decades with Kirsch CPA Group, Janis Bergeron has been at the center of multiple firm “firsts.” In 2010, Bergeron became the first Kirsch Group employee to work remotely, long before remote work was Read More


Kirsch CPA Group

Jul 01, 2022

On the Menu: Perks That Will Entice Employees

The labor market is tighter today than it has been in decades, and many employers are going above and beyond the ordinary to attract and retain top talent. One idea for your organization is to Read More


Kirsch CPA Group

Jun 10, 2022

Want to Grow in 2022 But Don’t Have a Plan?

Growing your business might seem like a perfectly obvious thing to have on your 2022 to-do list, but not all businesses approach a new year with a written growth plan or SMART goals: specific, measurable, Read More


Nick Roell

Apr 28, 2022

Evaluating Key Performance Indicators

How would you feel about taking a cross-country road trip without knowing the amount of gas in your tank, your engine's temperature, or your oil pressure? That's why you have an instrument panel on your Read More


Diane Glover

Apr 14, 2022

3 Numbers To Know: Costs, Markup & Profit

Running a successful construction company calls for more than just winning bids and doing great work. To get ahead and make money, you need to carefully track your costs and accurately calculate how much to Read More


Diane Glover

Apr 01, 2022

Diagnosing the Value of a Distressed Business

Over the last two years, market conditions — from cost increases and forced shutdowns to shortages of labor and supplies — have taken their toll on many businesses. While owners of distressed businesses may hope to Read More


Kirsch CPA Group

Apr 01, 2022

Due Diligence Considerations When Buying a Business

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


Kirsch CPA Group

Feb 17, 2022

New Study Finds Rising Health Benefit Costs

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


Kirsch CPA Group

Feb 03, 2022

How Fast Can You Write off a Business Vehicle?

The federal income tax rules for depreciating vehicles used for business are complicated. And different rules apply to different categories of vehicles. Special limitations apply to vehicles that are classified as passenger autos, including many Read More


Kirsch CPA Group

Dec 02, 2021