Webinar: 2019 AICPA EPB Conference Summary

Select Mayer Hoffman McCann P.C. personnel who attend the conference will provide a debrief on the key points, tips and other guidance shared at the conference.

States Seek to Sweeten the Pot: Added Incentives to the Federal Qualified Opportunity Zone Legislation

Anticipation about forthcoming regulations for the Qualified Opportunity Zone (QOZ) program has grown to a fever pitch in recent weeks.

Second Quarter Webinars: A Deep Dive into the Leasing Standard and Important Tax Developments

CBIZ and MHM’s 2019 Executive Education Series™ unpacks some of the major changes coming your way through webinar-based training.

The Challenge with EBITDA in Private Equity Valuations

Earnings Before Interest, Taxes, Depreciation and Amortization (EBITDA) is a common metric used by private equity fund managers to value investments made in portfolio companies.

Private Equity and the Qualified Opportunity Zone Gold Rush

Private equity and venture capital groups around the country have a lot of money but limited opportunities to spend it.

Webinar: Third Quarter Accounting and Financial Reporting Issues Update

This quarterly webinar will bring you up-to-date on hot topics, technical matters and current events that affect financial reporting.

3 Implications from the Loss of LIBOR

Financial services groups use benchmark interest rates to assist with business functions ranging from lending to mitigating interest rate risks. One of those benchmark interest rates, the London Inter-Bank Offered Rate (LIBOR), is effectively going away after 2021.

Webinar: Second Quarter Accounting and Financial Reporting Issues Update

This quarterly webinar will bring you up-to-date on hot topics, technical matters and current events that affect financial reporting.

Signs You Need a Chief Information Security Officer

Threats to information security are leading to innovation within the information technology function.

Webinar: Key International Tax Development Update Q2

Our webinar will recap hot topics, technical matters, and other current events that have a bearing on international tax planning and compliance. We will highlight emerging best practices and other tips to help you navigate through these areas.

Construction Vital Statistics - February 2019

Industry indicators suggest that the construction sector is poised for a strong start to 2019. Sales expectations and staffing level intentions are higher compared to the same period in 2018. The Construction Backlog indicator is down slightly from one year earlier and changes in nonresidential spending are up over the previous month as well as year-over-year.

Signs Your Not-for-Profit Needs an Executive Compensation Study

When it comes to what not-for-profit organizations should pay their top executives, the “instructions” are not always clear or obvious.

Webinar: Eye on Washington Quarterly Update Q1 2019

Our Eye on Washington webinars assist CEOs, CFOs, financial executives and advisors, and other interested parties in navigating the complex tax environment.

Definition of ‘Collections’ Clarified

Not-for-profit organizations that hold collections received some much-needed clarification from the Financial Accounting Standards Board (FASB) that will eliminate a diversity in practice.

The Challenging New Age of SOC Examinations for Software Companies

Cloud updates and other technology advances have put new pressure on most technology companies—especially Software as a Service (SaaS) companies—to streamline roll-outs of updates and new product offerings.

Welcome to the New Age of Cyber Regulations

The European General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) might be ushering in a new age of cyber regulations.

Sorting Out the Impact of Revenue Recognition on Income Taxes

The Tax Cuts and Jobs Act (TCJA) introduced an additional test for when sales, gross receipts, and other items of income (collectively, sales) are recognized.

FASB Addresses Implementation Issues for Major Standards

Clarity is critical for implementing new accounting standards.

Webinar: First Quarter Accounting and Financial Reporting Issues Update

This quarterly webinar will bring you up-to-date on hot topics, technical matters and current events that affect financial reporting.

Accounting Standard Transitions May Be Rocky for Emerging Growth Companies

The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) cuts emerging growth companies some slack when it comes to their financial reporting requirements.

3 Not-for-Profit News Stories to Note

Several not-for-profit developments emerged during the first part of the year that should be on your organization’s radar.

Pros and Cons of Asset Acquisitions

In 2017 the Financial Accounting Standards Board issued an accounting standards update (ASU 2017-01) clarifying the definition of a business.

Improve Your Accounting for Fundraising

As not-for-profit organizations adopt the new financial statement presentation changes, they may want to take another look at their accounting for fundraising costs.

Highlights from the Department of Education Federal Student Aid Conference

As part of our commitment to keeping you informed with the latest regulatory developments, members of our Student Financial Aid Specialty Group recently attended the Department of Education’s Federal Student Aid (FSA) conference in Atlanta.

Webinar: Oddities in Leasing: Don't Let These Provisions Be the Odd Thing Out of Your Implementation Plan

Our free webinar will cover some of the specific considerations for the leasing standard, including build-to-suit and sale and leaseback arrangements as well as tax increment financing projects.

Webinar: How Not-for-Profit Organizations Can Prepare for the New Leasing Standard

This webinar will cover the specific considerations for leasing standard adoption for the nonprofit sector and the steps organizations can be taking now to ensure a smooth transition.

Business Interest Expense Limitation Clarified

The IRS released proposed regulations in November 2018 to provide taxpayers with guidance on applying a key tax reform provision related to business interest expense deductions.

Construction Vital Statistics - December 2018

Profit margin expectations were about the same in December 2018 as they were in December 2017. The Construction Backlog Indicator was down slightly, as were staffing level and sales expectations. The partial federal government shutdown disrupted some commonly used construction benchmarks, including housing permits, and starts, but that information is expected to be available again by early March.

Real Estate Partnerships and the Looming Tax Shelter Threat

Many touted the tax reform legislation known as the TCJA as the most significant change to the Internal Revenue Code (IRC) since the Tax Reform Act of 1986.

Commercial Real Estate Headed for a Slow Down

The improving economic conditions have created a near perfect environment for real estate over the past five years.

Webinar: Invest Time in Inventorying and Other Leasing Implementation Tips

In our free webinar, we will talk about the lease inventory process and other tips that can simplify implementation.

What 'Wayfair' Means for Not-for-Profits

The Supreme Court made 2018 an incredibly exciting year for state and local taxes.

6 Questions Manufacturers Should Be Asking About Their Revenue Recognition Progress

Starting in 2019, private manufacturers will be following new guidance for recognizing revenue from the contracts with their customers.

Accounting for Share-Based Payments to Non-Employees Shows the FASB Simplification Initiative in Action

There is little question that the accounting for share-based payment awards was among the most time consuming and complex areas of U.S. GAAP.

2019 Not-for-Profit Accounting Preview

Even though the pace of new standard setting has appeared to have slowed, not-for-profit organizations will have no shortage of accounting considerations in the next year.

Accounting Adjustments May Be Required for AMT Credits

Corporate AMT refunds claimed under Section 53(e) will not be taking a hit for the federal deficit in 2018, according to a recent IRS update.

How to Prepare for a Successful Implementation of the New Not-for-Profit Reporting Standards

Now is the time for not-for-profit organizations to begin implementing the new changes to their financial statements.

Lingering TCJA Tax Considerations for Not-for-Profits

After the first full year under the new tax reform law, one thing is clear: Several tax reform provisions may make tax reporting more difficult for not-for-profit organizations.

Lessors: Don’t Forget These 3 Simplifications for the Leasing Standard Adoption

Late in 2018, the Financial Accounting Standards Board (FASB) released minor changes to lessor accounting designed to make adopting the new leasing standard easier.

Double Dip on DPAD and Section 199A for Your 2017 Fiscal Year

Double dipping is not overreaching for businesses with fiscal years beginning in 2017 and ending in 2018.

Preparing for Filing Season: Charitable Contributions

It’s the New Year and a new tax season. As the celebrations end and the holiday decorations are put away, the process begins for tracking down and organizing important tax return data.

Government Impasse Won’t Stop Tax Season

Federal agencies may be in the midst of a partial shutdown over southern border security concerns, but tax season hasn’t hit a wall.

8 Revenue Recognition Questions for Contractors

At long last, private contractors will be making the change to their new revenue recognition model.

2019 Accounting Preview

Public and private companies have plenty to work on in the interim. Both have significant accounting changes ahead of them in 2019. Getting a jump start on those updates may make year-end reporting significantly easier.

Construction Vital Statistics - November 2018

Sales expectations, profit margin expectations, and staffing level intentions are all down slightly compared to Q2. The construction backlog indicator is down from where it was a year ago, but total permits are up slightly year-over-year.

Webinar: Introducing Business Central and How It Stacks Up to QuickBooks

In our free webinar, we will compare how Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central stacks up against QuickBooks.

Mike Loritz & Mark Winiarski featured in Compliance Week

Mike Loritz & Mark Winiarski featured in Compliance Week discussing year-end audits and internal controls.

Webinar: Tax Check-Up For Not-for-Profits: Year 1 Under Tax Reform and Other Updates

In our free webinar, we will evaluate year one under the TCJA and discuss other tax developments affecting nonprofits.

IRS Relaxes Hardship Withdrawal Rules for Not-for-Profits

Recently, the IRS made several changes to the rules related to hardship withdrawals for not-for-profit organizations.

2019 Outlook for Donations, Grants, and Endowments

Low unemployment, strong stock market performances, and increases in corporate profits made 2018 a stellar year for grant-making foundations and charitable trusts.