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Apple Growth Partners Named Top Workplaces 2020 by The Plain Dealer

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CLEVELAND, Ohio – (June 29, 2020) – Apple Growth Partners (AGP), award-winning accounting and business advisory firm, has been awarded a Top Workplaces 2020 honor by The Plain Dealer. The list is based solely on employee feedback gathered through a third-party survey administered by employee engagement technology partner Energage, LLC. The anonymous survey uniquely measures …

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Medicaid and CHIP Providers May be Eligible for a Portion of the $15 Billion Distribution

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June 25, 2020 The latest from the HHS website for Medicaid and CHIP providers: Medicaid and CHIP Distribution HHS expects to distribute $15 billion to eligible providers that participate in state Medicaid/CHIP programs or Medicaid managed care plans and have not yet received a payment from the Provider Relief Fund General Distribution allocation. How are …

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IRS Releases Notice Extending Repayment of Already Taken Required Minimum Distributions until Aug. 31, 2020

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June 25, 2020 In IRS Notice 2020-51, the IRS announced that anyone who already took a required minimum distribution (RMD) in 2020 from certain retirement accounts can take advantage of the CARES Act RMD waiver for 2020. The 60-day rollover period for any RMDs already taken this year has been extended to August 31, 2020, to give …

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Self-Employed Persons – Understanding the Payroll Protection Program (PPP)

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June 25, 2020 There are still a number of questions both under the original provisions and under the Flexibility Act but these insights will assist your planning. If you already have your PPP funds, we’ve identified insights for you. If you don’t have the funding yet, you must apply immediately to assure an SBA number …

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Ep64: Leadership Stark County

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Stephanie Werren from Leadership Stark County joins Chuck and Brittany virtually to discuss why leaders need a continued practice of their leading strategies throughout their careers. Stephanie talks about how the LSC curriculum was developed and why business owners should support their employees investing in time out of the office to grow their individual skillset. …

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SBA Releases Revisions to Interim Final Rule and Revised PPP Forgiveness Application

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Released Wednesday, June 17thThursday, June 18, 2020 The Small Business Administration (SBA), in conjunction with the US Treasury, has released revisions to the Interim Final Rule relating to the Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) and released two new PPP Loan Forgiveness applications. Our COVID-19 Response Team discusses the major updates, along with links to the revised PPP …

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Ep63: Leading a Non-Profit Through a Crisis

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Jeff Johnson from Weaver Industries joins Chuck and Brittany (remotely) to discuss Weaver’s career services for individuals with disabilities and how they can help local businesses. Jeff also discusses his leadership through the COVID-19 crisis, which was intense for non-profits. Jeff shares wonderful insight into leadership, and spotlights the great work individuals with disabilities are …

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Paycheck Protection Program – Status of Filing for Forgiveness

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June 16, 2020 By Kathy Davis, CPA Our COVID-19 Response Team received additional guidance when the SBA issued the application dated May 20, 2020, and then, finally, H.R. 7010 (extension of time to spend the funds and decrease in payroll costs to the other applicable costs, signed by the President on June 5, 2020). Now, …

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Apple Growth Partners Adds Female Executives to Leadership Team

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AKRON, Ohio – (June 12, 2020) – Apple Growth Partners (AGP), award-winning accounting and business advisory firm, has announced two recent appointments to the leadership team. Susan Burnoski, CPA, and Christine Waltjen, CPA, have joined the firm’s Executive Committee. Susan Burnoski, CPA, is a principal and director of audit and assurance. Burnoski joined AGP more …

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