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Should you partner up with a PEO?
May / June 2021
Newsletter: Contractor
Price: $225.00, Subscriber Price: $157.50
Word count: 667
Abstract: Most construction companies excel at their stated purpose. Where many struggle is with “other stuff” such as recruiting and hiring, payroll processing, and employee benefits and workers’ compensation. This article explores the benefits and risks of partnering with a professional employer organization to better manage employment-related tasks.
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Final pass-through deduction regs offer welcome guidance
Spring 2019
Newsletter: Construction Industry Advisor
Price: $225.00, Subscriber Price: $157.50
Word count: 667
Abstract: In January, the IRS issued final regulations under Internal Revenue Code Section 199A. Owners of construction companies organized as pass-through entities should take a close look at the regs with their CPAs. This article recaps the pass-through deduction and offers up some highlights of the regs that are of interest to contractors.
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The “going concern” question: What it means for your organization
October / November 2018
Newsletter: Nonprofit Agendas
Price: $225.00, Subscriber Price: $157.50
Word count: 667
Abstract: GAAP requires nonprofit management to evaluate whether there’s “substantial doubt” about a nonprofit’s ability to continue as a going concern — meaning it won’t soon liquidate its assets and cease operations. And accounting standards require a going-concern evaluation for annual financial reporting periods, as well as for interim periods within these annual periods. This article addresses management responsibilities, disclosure requirements, and plans to lessen “substantial doubt.”
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Whipping up more profitable jobs with WIP reports
Spring 2018
Newsletter: On-Site
Price: $225.00, Subscriber Price: $157.50
Word count: 667
Abstract: Depending on the size and nature of a construction company, job status reporting may be handled in a variety of ways. Usually, however, creating formalized work in progress (WIP) reports is the best way to go. This article discusses what’s in a WIP report and why these tools are so important to maintaining each job’s profitability.
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Have faith … but take precautions – Financial best practices for religious congregations
Spring 2018
Newsletter: Nonprofit Observer
Price: $225.00, Subscriber Price: $157.50
Word count: 667
Abstract: Without the oversight of tax authorities or outside auditors, leaders of churches, synagogues, mosques and other religious congregations may not be aware of all requirements to which they’re subject. This article covers such topics as employee classification, clergy wages, unrelated business income tax, lobbying and internal controls. A sidebar discusses the components of a comprehensive risk-reduction program.
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Preparing a parent for a nursing home
April / May 2018
Newsletter: Insight on Estate Planning
Price: $225.00, Subscriber Price: $157.50
Word count: 667
Abstract: If an elderly parent or other relative who lives alone is experiencing difficulty with daily living activities, it may be time to make the difficult decision to move him or her to a nursing home. This article examines the benefits of advance planning when a family must come together to discuss a potential move. A sidebar details the costs of a nursing home.
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When an LLC doesn’t protect personal assets
January / February 2018
Newsletter: Real Estate Advisor
Price: $225.00, Subscriber Price: $157.50
Word count: 667
Abstract: Limited liability companies (LLCs) are a common way for real estate owners and developers to hold title to property. Their popularity is due, in part, to the fact that LLCs limit members’ personal liability. However, this doesn’t mean personal liability never exists for the LLC’s debts and liabilities. This article highlights some of the exceptions that may jeopardize an owner’s or developer’s personal finances.
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Which tax strategies should you consider this year?
September / October 2017
Newsletter: Contractor
Price: $225.00, Subscriber Price: $157.50
Word count: 667
Abstract: Contractors have some important decisions to make as the second half of 2017 begins. Particularly important is what tax strategies they should consider to ensure their upcoming income tax payment obligations don’t adversely affect cash flow. This article explores various year-end tax planning measures, including projecting income and expenses as well as reconsidering accounting methods and business structure choice.
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Looking for skilled workers in all the right places
Winter 2017
Newsletter: Construction Industry Advisor
Price: $225.00, Subscriber Price: $157.50
Word count: 667
Abstract: The construction industry has long faced a shortage of skilled labor. One might hope a new year would bring good news, but statistics and general sentiment indicate that there will be no breakthrough anytime soon. This article offers some ideas for finding skilled construction workers and working toward a solution to the shortage.
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Running on empty – Private equity can help fuel community hospital growth
Summer 2016
Newsletter: Healthcare Management Advisor
Price: $225.00, Subscriber Price: $157.50
Word count: 667
Abstract: Caught between rising costs and the need for investment capital on the one hand, and declining reimbursements on the other, many community hospitals struggle to meet their financial goals. Private equity is one option for procuring a needed infusion of cash to help fuel ongoing operations. This article explains how private equity arrangements typically work and answers some common questions about the concept.
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Upgrade your internal controls – Reviewing the COSO framework can help
February / March 2016
Newsletter: Nonprofit Agendas
Price: $225.00, Subscriber Price: $157.50
Word count: 667
Abstract: A sensible starting point for upgrading a nonprofit’s internal controls is a look at Internal Control — Integrated Framework, a document issued in 2013 by the Committee of Sponsoring Organizations of the Treadway Commission. This article describes how the framework can help organizations establish, strengthen and assess the controls set up to safeguard their operations from fraud.
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Don’t build a border barring older employees from promotion
March / April 2016
Newsletter: Employment Law Briefing
Price: $225.00, Subscriber Price: $157.50
Word count: 667
Abstract: Recently, the Ninth Circuit considered whether a trial court had erred in ruling against an employee who claimed that age discrimination prevented his promotion. As this article explains, the court concluded that it’s not enough for employers to make nondiscriminatory promotion decisions. They also must prevent managers from making comments that create a perception that discrimination is in play.
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When to begin collecting Social Security depends on personal circumstances
November / December 2015
Newsletter: Estate Planner
Price: $225.00, Subscriber Price: $157.50
Word count: 667
Abstract: Determining when to begin collecting Social Security benefits depends on many individual factors — including the amount of a person’s nest egg, how much he or she will need to continue his or her desired lifestyle during retirement, and a person’s overall estate planning goals. This article examines several factors to consider when determining the optimal time to begin receiving Social Security.
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Are you losing control of your indirect costs?
November / December 2015
Newsletter: Contractor
Price: $225.00, Subscriber Price: $157.50
Word count: 667
Abstract: Indirect costs are generally defined as expenses arising from activities associated with more than one project. Because these expenditures tend to be rather indistinct for construction companies, contractors need to keep a close eye on whether they’re losing control of them. This article offers tips on identifying and monitoring indirect costs, as well as anticipating the applicable tax liability.
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Sorting the alphabet soup of valuation credentials
September / October 2013
Newsletter: Viewpoint on Value
Price: $225.00, Subscriber Price: $157.50
Word count: 667
Abstract: Not every financial professional is qualified to value a business — especially if a third party will rely upon the appraisal. Earning a valuation credential requires specific coursework, testing, peer review and other prerequisites. This article helps business owners and attorneys sort through the various valuation credentials by summarizing the requirements of the most common business valuation designations.
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Brink of bankruptcy – Your client needs a financial expert now more than ever
March / April 2013
Newsletter: Advocate's Edge / Litigation Support
Price: $225.00, Subscriber Price: $157.50
Word count: 667
Abstract: Business bankruptcies are finally on the decline after several consecutive years of high and rising rates, but that doesn’t mean much to the thousands of companies still in financial peril. This article explains how financial professionals can help assess the severity of a financial crisis, determine whether liquidation or reorganization makes sense, and provide guidance on everything from selling assets to shareholder disputes.