VOLUME 3 ISSUE 3 - March 2010
Succession Planning - Who's really running the store?
The continued story of Jim, a co-owner of JS Widget Company, and his latest challenge - finding the right leader to take the company reigns after his retirement.
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Outsourcing gives small businesses more growth opportunities.
Large business owners have the responsibility to ensure that their companies are operating at its optimum level. Small business owners face this same challenge, but with the added strain of scarce resources, limited time and lack of in-house talent.
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One year suspension of estate tax may require immediate action.
Current estate tax rules and what Congress may do in the future can impact your estate plan.
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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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February 2010
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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February 2010
IRS Moratorium on Sec 263A Calculations for Auto Dealers
Guidance marks a strong departure from current industry practice.
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February 2010
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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February 2010
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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February 2010
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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January 2010
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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January 2010
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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January 2010
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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