If you’ve decided to take a closer look at an Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP) for your succession plan, you may be wondering what the next steps are. The typical next step is an ESOP feasibility study.
AKRON, Ohio – (August 12, 2021) – Apple Growth Partners (AGP), award-winning accounting and business advisory firm, has announced staff promotions effective July 1. Six employees earned career advancement due to their commitment to the firm’s clients, including three members of the firm’s business valuation department. Business valuation department: Bethany (Dria) Lawrence, ASA, manager Eric …
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Between the Biden Administration’s American Families Plan and the proposed “For The 99.5 Percent Act,” several potential changes could have a significant impact on estate and gift tax planning opportunities. Many iterations and changes will likely occur before these changes are finalized. However, planning should be happening now based on the below changes being considered. All comparisons below are based on 2021 individual limits.
Surprise – a brand new episode out today! Chuck and Brittany talk to tax expert Robert Jackson and estate planning experts Eric Flickinger and Matt Silla about the impact of the election results on estate tax and possible tax changes for business owners, including what to do next about the PPP loan and forgiveness. A …
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Achievement Recognized at the 2020 AICPA FVS Conference AKRON, OH (November 10, 2020) – The American Institute of CPAs (AICPA) Standing Ovation Recognition Program has recognized Eric Flickinger, CPA, ABV, as one of 22 outstanding young CPAs in the area of business valuation. Flickinger, along with a select group of CPAs age 40 and younger from …
By Eric Flickinger, CPA, ABV | Manager, Business Valuation The Unified Tax Credit represents the amount of assets that an individual is allowed to gift to other parties without having to pay gift, estate, or generation-skipping transfer taxes. This credit is significant as amounts above this level will be taxed at rates starting at 18% and …
Apple Growth Partners Included in Expert Panel for Ohio Employee Ownership Center Virtual Conference AKRON, Ohio – (August 6, 2020) – Award-winning firm Apple Growth Partners will be participating in the Ohio Employee Ownership Center (OEOC) virtual conference on August 20. The panelists will answer technical questions regarding how stock value is determined, explain plan …
Apple Growth Partners ESOP Team | Davin Gustafson, Matt Silla, Eric Flickinger March 24, 2020 Dear Clients and Friends: We have been closely monitoring the ever-changing situation with COVID-19 and continue to discuss how this will impact our clients. We are also answering many questions about the impact of the COVID–19 virus and resulting changes …
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By Eric Flickinger, CPA/ABV | Manager, Business Valuation Educating employees about the company’s financials can go a long way to maximize employee engagement. Going a step further, teaching participants the basic concepts of how valuation methods work can empower participants to drive company value. Unless your participants are financial experts, communicating any valuation method will …
Explaining Guideline Public Company Method for ESOP Participants (In an Easy Way) Read More »
By Eric Flickinger, CPA/ABV | Manager, Business Valuation Have you ever tried to substitute diet soda for regular soda? It’s just not the same. Diet soda can leave a bad taste in your mouth if you are not prepared for it. Similarly, if you fail to understand the difference between enterprise value and equity value, …
Enterprise Value vs. Equity Value: What’s the Difference? Read More »
