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Crossing state lines? Brush up on sales and use taxes
Summer 2023
Newsletter: On-Site
Price: $225.00, Subscriber Price: $157.50
Word count: 666
Abstract: Construction companies tend to be highly mobile. When a construction business gets so mobile that it crosses state lines, the leadership of that company needs to know what they’re getting into when it comes to sales and use taxes. Different states handle them in different ways. This article reviews some of the basic concepts involved.
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Crossing state lines? Brush up on sales and use taxes
July / August 2023
Newsletter: Contractor
Price: $225.00, Subscriber Price: $157.50
Word count: 666
Abstract: Construction companies tend to be highly mobile. When a construction business gets so mobile that it crosses state lines, the leadership of that company needs to know what they’re getting into when it comes to sales and use taxes. Different states handle them in different ways. This article reviews some of the basic concepts involved.
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Detecting fraud with proactive measures
March / April 2023
Newsletter: Advocate's Edge / Litigation Support
Price: $225.00, Subscriber Price: $157.50
Word count: 666
Abstract: Each year, businesses lose about 5% of revenue to fraud, according to Occupational Fraud 2022: A Report to the Nations. A key takeaway from the biennial report is that active detection methods are far more effective than passive methods in reducing fraud loss and duration. This article delves into the details of this finding and provides other key takeaways from the report.
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How can you protect dealership assets with a trust?
January / February 2022
Newsletter: Dealer Insights
Price: $225.00, Subscriber Price: $157.50
Word count: 666
Abstract: Dealerships that have managed to survive, and even thrive, through these volatile economic times certainly will want to take advantage of any strategies that can help them protect the assets they’ve managed to acquire. This article offers some potential financial strategies to ensure assets can withstand challenges.
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How can you protect dealership assets with a trust?
Winter 2022
Newsletter: Auto Focus
Price: $225.00, Subscriber Price: $157.50
Word count: 666
Abstract: Dealerships that have managed to survive, and even thrive, through these volatile economic times certainly will want to take advantage of any strategies that can help them protect the assets they’ve managed to acquire. This article offers some potential financial strategies to ensure assets can withstand challenges.
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Place a high value on a business valuation
Summer 2021
Newsletter: Construction Industry Advisor
Price: $225.00, Subscriber Price: $157.50
Word count: 666
Abstract: For any construction business owner, an enduring question is: Just how valuable is my company? The answer is variable because the value of any business rises and falls depending on a number of factors. This article explains why valuations are important for contractors and explores three critical parts of the appraisal process.
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Reviewing the finer points of the Section 199A tax deduction
Spring 2020
Newsletter: On-Site
Price: $225.00, Subscriber Price: $157.50
Word count: 666
Abstract: It’s been over a year since the IRS issued final regulations regarding Internal Revenue Code Section 199A. This Code Section created a tax deduction enabling owners of sole proprietorships, partnerships, limited liability companies and S corporations to write off up to 20% of their qualified business income. This article reviews the limits and construction specifics of the tax break.
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Reviewing the finer points of the Section 199A tax deduction
March / April 2020
Newsletter: Contractor
Price: $225.00, Subscriber Price: $157.50
Word count: 666
Abstract: It’s been over a year since the IRS issued final regulations regarding Internal Revenue Code Section 199A. This Code Section created a tax deduction enabling owners of sole proprietorships, partnerships, limited liability companies and S corporations to write off up to 20% of their qualified business income. This article reviews the limits and construction specifics of the tax break.
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Lock down financial assets with the right controls
Spring 2018
Newsletter: Construction Industry Advisor
Price: $225.00, Subscriber Price: $157.50
Word count: 666
Abstract: Many contractors worry so much about petty theft or misuse of equipment that they overlook the home office or job trailer where so much important information is held and so many financial transactions take place. This article describes some ways to lock down financial assets, including dividing up job duties and performing random audits.
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Is a joint venture the right choice for your company?
Spring 2017
Newsletter: Construction Industry Advisor
Price: $225.00, Subscriber Price: $157.50
Word count: 666
Abstract: For construction companies, joint ventures can provide great opportunities under the right circumstances. But a contractor may be better off walking away from getting involved in one of these arrangements if the risks are too great. This article looks at both the potential advantages and inherent dangers of joint ventures.
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Fine-tune equipment costing for a smoother-running company
Fall 2016
Newsletter: On-Site
Price: $225.00, Subscriber Price: $157.50
Word count: 666
Abstract: Contractors must continually account for the cost of their equipment over time. So it’s a good idea to review and, if necessary, fine-tune processes regularly. This article reviews the keys to effective equipment costing — including allocation, approach and depreciation.
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Intellectual property: Get what you’re paying for
October / November 2014
Newsletter: Merger & Acquisition Focus
Price: $225.00, Subscriber Price: $157.50
Word count: 666
Abstract: Intellectual property (IP) plays a significant role in the value of many businesses, yet selling companies aren’t always careful to ensure that they actually own their patents, copyrights, trademarks and trade secrets or that licenses are transferable to a new owner. This article explains how business buyers should thoroughly vet their targets’ IP assets and make sure the purchase includes clear title to everything.
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Why buyers should give sellers a stake in the deal
August / September 2014
Newsletter: Merger & Acquisition Focus
Price: $225.00, Subscriber Price: $157.50
Word count: 666
Abstract: Business buyers can be so intent on achieving their own strategic objectives that they downplay or ignore possible roles sellers may play postmerger. That could be a mistake. When sellers are given financial incentives to help close and integrate a deal, its long-term prospects generally improve. This article explains how buyers can incentivize sellers with earnouts.
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Gauge the tax impact of refinancing
Summer 2014
Newsletter: Management & Tax Concepts
Price: $225.00, Subscriber Price: $157.50
Word count: 666
Abstract: This article offers some tips to help homeowners avoid having a tax bite cancel out the potential benefit of refinancing. It answers questions such as: When is interest deductible? Is it better to do a straight replacement loan or a cash-out refinancing? And what’s the tax treatment of unamortized points?
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“Going concern” concerns
June / July 2014
Newsletter: Commercial Lending Report
Price: $225.00, Subscriber Price: $157.50
Word count: 666
Abstract: CPAs reconsider the “going concern” assumption every time they audit financial statements. When the long-term viability of a borrower is doubtful, it may cause the CPA to issue a qualified audit opinion — or, worse, to withdraw from the job altogether. This article discusses the different types of audit opinions, which may have serious implications about a borrower’s ability to operate as a going concern. It also provides an update on FASB’s latest plans to reduce diversity in financial reporting about going concern issues.
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Transferring family-business ownership to the next generation
February / March 2014
Newsletter: Focus
Price: $225.00, Subscriber Price: $157.50
Word count: 666
Abstract: There comes a time in almost every family-owned business to pass the torch to the next generation. But there are many aspects that must be carefully worked out long before the transfer actually happens. This article explains just a few of them, including when to give and the role of “basis” in making that decision.