VOLUME 3 ISSUE 2 - February 2010
Succession Planning - Where do I begin?
The continued story of Jim, a co-owner of JS Widget Company, and his quest for a succession plan that fulfills his ultimate business and personal goals.
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IRS Audit Initiative targets payroll tax compliance issues.
You may be one of the 6,000 companies the IRS plans to audit in coming months looking for payroll tax compliance issues.
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The Demise of the Year End Audit?
How many times a year do you see or talk to your external auditor? With the implementation of Risk Based Standards and the ongoing changes with GAAP and IFRS, it better be more than just at year end.
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IRS Moratorium on Sec 263A Calculations for Auto Dealers
Guidance marks a strong departure from current industry practice.
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Opportunities Available from Federal Stimulus Money
While there has been much talk of monies for Ohio manufacturers, several million has come into our state for construction and real estate development projects.
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Get up to $1500 from... the Government?
Even though 2009 has passed, there is still plenty of time for individuals to take advantage of the U.S. government’s energy tax credits in 2010.
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Who Needs Performance Reviews?
Should you bother to do performance reviews if you are not in a position to give merit increases? Yes.
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EFAST 2 for 5500 Electronic Filing - Process for Obtaining Signing Credentials
For the first filing year under EFAST 2, signers must register for filing credentials at the DOL website. Here are instructions.
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The Demise of the Year End Audit?
How many times a year do you see or talk to your external auditor? With the implementation of Risk Based Standards and the ongoing changes with GAAP and IFRS, it better be more than just at year end.
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What are the benefits of a succession plan?
This first installment in a series of articles considers some of the real life issues faced by business owners as they move through the succession planning process.
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Estate Tax Update 2010
Current estate tax rules and what Congress may do in the future can impact your estate plan.
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Will there be separate financial reporting standards for U.S. privately owned companies?
Many nonpublic entities often ask, “Why do I have to meet the same US generally accepted accounting principles as say a giant like General Motors Corporation?”
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Key Numbers - What's Coming in 2010
As we prepare for tax compliance in 2009, we also look at planning for 2010 with these key numbers.
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