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Cybersecurity, data security, and data privacy continue to be hot topics for all market segments. Information security incidents put a lot at stake and can cause financial harm, brand and reputational damage, increased regulatory scrutiny and personal liability for business leaders, and of course, repercussions for customers, clients and others in the value chain.

Tax reform may have made investments in qualified small businesses more appealing for private equity and venture capital firms.

IRS collections and audits are tightly regulated processes that are designed to protect a taxpayer’s rights, but a taxpayer must be familiar with these rights in order to take advantage of those protections.

Lessees have options when it comes to which method they use to determine their lease discount rate. It’s important to understand what those options are, how they differ, and the relative advantages or disadvantages of each in order to ensure the best method has been selected to address your lease arrangements.

The impacts of tariffs on trade and operating a business can be complex and often depend on where in the supply chain a business operates, but how might it impact your business’s accounting?

Although we are in the home stretch for adoption of the new revenue recognition standard, it could still be a mad dash to the finish line for those who have not started to prepare. Some private companies may not see it that way, however, which is a significant misconception.

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

In our free webinar, our cost recovery team will identify how not-for-profits can identify overpayments, over charges, and other items that could be eating into their bottom line.

Not-for-profit organizations have a long-standing debate with regulators about whether revenue generated by certain organizational activities should be taxable.

Independent contractor or employee? A recent Last Week Tonight with John Oliver segment highlights the vital importance of making the right distinction. We take a closer look at the issue, including the compliance risk employers face if they misclassify their workers.

The Securities and Exchange Commission took another step toward simplifying the financial reporting requirements for small public companies.

Private equity and venture capital firms that have or are looking to invest in financial services portfolio companies should be aware of the coming changes in the way financial service entities calculate credit loss reserves.

If it’s been a while since your firm last evaluated its tax function, you may want to consider a quick self-assessment.

Economics 101 teaches us that time can be quantified in dollars and cents, and that if you want to measure the value of your time—i.e., your opportunity cost—start by looking at your hourly wage.

The news is full of stories about the President’s tax returns and whether Congress can obtain them.

Business valuations provide vital information to business owners and management teams. They can be key inputs to your exit timeline, and inform transaction prices and the value of shareholders’ equity. With so much riding on the business valuation, it’s imperative that management teams have conclusions that they can rely on.

The Financial Accounting Standard Board (FASB) dealt a blow to the financial services industry during a recent board meeting. On April 3, the FASB rejected a proposal from a group of regional banks related to changes to the credit loss impairment standard.

As Gertrude Stein famously noted nearly a century ago, “A rose is a rose is a rose.” While this aphorism may be accepted in the mundane, it is unfortunately less established when the tax laws address EBITDA.

View key metrics regarding the construction industry for the month of March.

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

A central theme among the candidates vying for the Democratic presidential nomination has been increasing the tax burden on the wealthy.

Over the years, the IRS and taxpayers have battled the issue of whether state tax incentives and grants are taxable gross income under Reg. Section 1.61-1(a) or nontaxable contributions to capital under Section 118.

Recent clarifications from the IRS expand the time period the opportunity is available and provide additional detail on which types of investments may be eligible for the program. Our 1-hour webinar will highlight what you need to know about the Qualified Opportunity Zone program to take advantage of the significant tax benefits it provides.

Your not-for-profit organization's internal and external stakeholders are growing more sophisticated.

A retailer undergoing an enterprise resource planning (ERP) system upgrade needed to know the impact of adopting the new revenue recognition standard.

An environmental engineering and consulting firm had several different revenue streams and faced a complex adoption of the new revenue recognition standard.

A construction company received a request from its parent company to evaluate the impact of adopting the new revenue recognition standard.

A software as a service (SaaS) company needed to understand how the new revenue recognition accounting standard would affect its operations in order to address questions from its board and establish a meaningful operating budget for the next financial year.

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.

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

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

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

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

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.

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

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

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.

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.

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

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

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.

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.

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

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.

Clarity is critical for implementing new accounting standards.

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

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

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

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

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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

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

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

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

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.

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.

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.

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

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.

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

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.

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

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

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.

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.

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 discussing year-end audits and internal controls.

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

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

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

At a recent public company conference, one message came through loud and clear: public companies need to be prepared for change.

Changes to auditing standards for employee benefit plans subject to the Employee Retirement Income Security Act of 1974 (ERISA) are on the way.

Mark Winiarski featured in Compliance Week discussing tax reform.

Before you close the door on 2018, you may want to take a quick review of the changes that will affect 2018 financial statements.

Earlier this year, the IRS announced that it would stop accepting OVDP submissions on September 28, and issued updated FAQ's regarding the wind-down of the program.

With all of the tax changes taking effect in 2018, the private equity and venture capital sector may have overlooked an important change: the new partnership audit rules.

Incentives for infrastructure investments could bode well for the construction and engineering sector. It will also bring some additional accounting considerations that shouldn’t be overlooked.

Not-for-profit organizations face a big question going into their next fiscal period: how will the revenue recognition standard affect the nonprofit sector? The answer is: It depends.

Sales expectations, profit margin expectations, and staffing level intentions are all higher than they were during the same period in 2017, which bodes well for the sector.

Learn how four steps you can take can restore your not-for-profit's reputation after financial fraud.

Data can say a lot about which processes work and which don’t, but with the volume of information a not-for-profit organization is collecting on a daily basis, that message can easily get lost in the shuffle.

The IRS and the Social Security Administration have released 2019 inflation-adjusted figures for more than 50 tax provisions.

Technology companies may want to check on their revenue recognition preparedness now by asking themselves the following six questions.

Despite frequent mention in both local and national political campaigns, the United States’ well-documented issue with crumbling national infrastructure just cannot seem to garner the attention that some feel it deserves.

The 2017 tax reform law referred to as the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act (TCJA) created a unique opportunity for investors to both defer and avoid capital gain taxes.

After a careful search, you’ve found a commercial property you feel is right for your business or as an investment. Your next step will be a process of due diligence to minimize risk and ensure the building or property is a sound venture.

Our 10-page publication provides a quick overview of the important planning considerations for your 2018 tax strategy.

The construction backlog indicator is down slightly from a year ago, and year-over-year, housing permits and starts are up. Month-over-month, however, starts and permits for single-family and multi-family projects decreased.

Over the years, divergent practices have emerged for estimating the fair value of portfolio company investments. The AICPA recently released a guide to help make accounting for these complex investments easier for venture capital, private equity, and other investment companies.

The FASB issued ASU 2018-17 Consolidation (Topic 810) which expands the accounting alternative for private companies' application of variable interest entity (VIE) consolidation guidance and changes the analysis of related party decision maker and service provider fees.

In this article you will find tips for the Form 990 Schedule A, Schedule R, and everything in between.

The IRS has announced the 2019 cost-of-living adjustments applicable to dollar limitations for retirement plans and other items.

Now is the time for not-for-profit organizations to prepare for the implementation of the new leasing standard (ASC Topic 842).

The transition to the new leasing standard promises to be time-consuming, and it could have an impact on financial statements. Taking action early — before the effective date — can help private companies simplify their adoption process and potentially avoid compliance issues with loan covenants.

MHM was the recipient of the Kreston International Collaboration Award at the Kreston World Conference last week in New Orleans.

Our Eye on Washington webinars assist CEOs, CFOs, financial executives and advisors, and other interested parties in navigating the complex tax environment. From federal tax reform to IRS guidance and healthcare reform, topics covered will provide the up-to-date information you need to help you plan for the future.

This quarterly webinar will bring you up-to-date on hot topics, technical matters and current events impacting financial reporting and the accounting profession.

The amendments in the Rule are intended to facilitate the disclosure of information to investors and simplify compliance without significantly altering the total mix of information provided to investors.

The time to adopt the new leasing standard is almost here for public companies. Changes introduced in ASC Topic 842 take effect for public companies for fiscal years beginning after Dec. 15, 2018. All leases will need to be evaluated in light of the new requirements and internal processes and reporting may need updating.

The 2017 tax reform law affected the tax treatment for divorce settlements by eliminating the deduction for alimony and maintenance payments for the payor and the tax on the alimony for the recipient.

The AICPA Conference on Current SEC and PCAOB Developments highlights some of the current key topics that will have an impact on SEC registrants and other public business entities. Members of our team who attended the conference will provide a debrief on the key points, tips and other guidance shared at the conference.

This webinar will cover the specific considerations for the adoption of revenue recognition related to the technology industry, and the steps you should be taking now to ensure a smooth transition.

The IRS recently released its proposed regulations interpreting Section 965, the provision in the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act (TCJA) that imposes a one-time "transition tax" on the stockpiled earnings of U.S. companies' foreign subsidiaries.

This webinar will cover the specific considerations for the adoption of revenue recognition related to the construction industry, and the steps you should be taking now to ensure a smooth transition.

This course will discuss some of key provisions of the TCJA as well as the private company accounting elements that may be particularly challenging to implement.

The cloud provides a more efficient venue for creating new products or services by allowing remote collaboration. From a cybersecurity perspective, however, cloud software presents a logistical nightmare.

This webinar will cover the specific considerations for the adoption of revenue recognition and lease accounting standards related to the real estate industry and the steps you should be taking now to ensure a smooth transition.

In this course, we will review the key changes to the accounting model and provide illustrative examples of the new disclosures and other significant provisions.

As the effective date nears, entities will need to be prepared for the changes to lease accounting. The following are some elements to consider when preparing for the transition to ASC Topic 842.

Indicators continue to look bright for the construction sector. The industry's unemployment rate is slightly below the national average and more than one percentage point lower than the same time last year.

In the fourth quarter, we will be offering industry-specific looks at revenue recognition issues as well as quarterly updates for all businesses to consider. Most webinars are eligible for CPE credit.

This webinar will cover the specific considerations for the adoption of revenue recognition related to the professional services industry, and the steps you should be taking now to ensure a smooth transition.

Private equity and venture capital firms and their portfolio companies need to be aware of the potential tax impact, as changes to financial reporting practices could create differences between book and tax accounting.

Beyond the task of selecting an external auditor, an audit committee provides additional key functions to an organization that are of immense value.

The challenge with EBITDA is that the effect of upcoming accounting standards may make comparisons to prior periods difficult and could cause covenants and performance metrics to move to compliance or noncompliance.

In this webinar, we will discuss the major areas where financial reporting for manufacturing and distribution could be changing as well as best practices for adopting the new requirements under ASC Topic 606.

A low unemployment rate and high number of open positions up the ante in the talent marketplace. Not-for-profit organizations may want to go on the defensive to ensure they keep their top talent.

This guide highlights some of the key provisions that will affect your strategic planning for 2018 and beyond and help you utilize changes in the new tax law to your advantage.

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.

The FASB recently released an accounting standards update that explains how to account for those implementation costs that may result in companies needing to track, capitalize, and compute amortization for costs in new ways.

ASU 2018-14, Compensation-Retirement Benefits-Defined Benefit Plans, Topic 715-20 removes several disclosure requirements, and adds and clarifies others in an effort to provide more useful information for benefit plan financial statements.

ASU 2018-13 is designed to make fair value disclosures align with the recently issued concept statement for notes to the financial statements.

Our Eye on Washington webinars assist CEOs, CFOs, financial executives and advisors, and other interested parties in navigating the complex tax environment. From federal tax reform to IRS guidance and healthcare reform, topics covered will provide the up-to-date information you need to help you plan for the future.

The July 2018 Construction Vital Statistics indicates that the construction sector is continuing to perform well.

The 2017 tax reform law gives donors more of an incentive to make charitable contributions, increasing the deduction allowed for cash contributions to public charities from 50 to 60 percent of adjusted gross income. Substantiating that deduction, however, may be more challenging due to recently finalized IRS regulations.

Please join us for this webcast in which we will identify and assess effective individual year-end strategies including interactions with trusts and estates, S corporations and other pass-through entities for optimal tax minimization for 2018 and beyond.

Private equity and venture capital firms and their portfolio companies should be aware of the potential impact the Wayfair decision could have on their existing sales and use tax collection, remitting and reporting processes.

The FASB recently issued proposed guidance that would simplify three elements of the new leasing standard that will affect lessor accounting.

Lease accounting underwent a major revision with the issuance of ASU 2016-02, Leases (Topic 842). This course will specifically discuss the changes in lessor accounting.

Online trading platforms have become a popular way investors can buy and sell digital assets, including cryptocurrency coins and tokens offered in Initial Coin Offerings (ICOs).

These regulations provide clarification on which types of property qualify, when a taxpayer will not be considered to have previously used property, and the effect of certain partnership elections.

Changes to the adoption requirements will be particularly important for SEC filers as they prepare their third and fourth quarter filings.

The June vital statistics show positive trends for the construction sector.

This quarterly webinar will bring you up-to-date on hot topics, technical matters and current events impacting financial reporting and the accounting profession.

Our webinar will cover lessons learned from early adopters and steps your organization can take now to make the necessary changes and process updates.

Accounting updates to the presentation of debt issuance cost may affect the ratios used for financial covenants.

In our webinar, we will discuss how not-for-profit organizations can prepare for revenue recognition changes, which are effective for years ended December 31, 2018 for conduit debt issuers and for years ended December 31, 2019 for others.

The increasing popularity of these digital currencies may offer new opportunities for your organization because they represent new ways to raise money and conduct business, their transactions are secure, and their underlying technology has the potential to dramatically lower not-for-profits' bookkeeping costs.

Tax-exempt organizations other than those organized under 501(c)(3) or political organizations (under Section 527) will soon be able to leave off donor names and addresses from their Form 990s.

This course discusses the changes and the challenges in implementation of the new leasing standard as well as the frequently asked questions of professionals concerning the changes.

Internal accounting departments may be focused on complying with the tax changes in South Dakota vs Wayfair (and rightly so), but there are also financial reporting considerations that come into play with sales and use taxes.

Those reticent about making backdoor Roth IRA contributions for fear of drawing IRS scrutiny may want to reconsider participating in the strategy.

As use of cryptocurrency grows in popularity, it presents challenges for accounting of which vendors and their accountants will need to be aware.

This OMB memo dramatically increased these thresholds, which should simplify purchase processes for not-for-profit organizations receiving federal funds.

Three emerging technologies in particular — blockchain, automation, and cloud software — will shake up some traditional accounting practices and streamline others.

These amendments expand the number of registrants that qualify as smaller reporting companies and are intended to reduce compliance costs for these registrants and promote capital formation, while maintaining appropriate investor protections.

ASU 2018-08 provides accounting guidance around contributions of cash and other assets received and made by not-for-profit organizations and business enterprises.

The FASB issued ASU 2018-07 Compensation—Stock Compensation (Topic 718) as part of its Simplification Initiative to reduce complexity when accounting for share-based payments to non-employees.

In South Dakota v. Wayfair Inc. , the Supreme Court ruled that the physical presence standard for sales tax collection is no longer the law of the land. Retailers across the nation must prepare for a profound increase in sales tax collection responsibilities as states adapt their laws to this new judicial standard.

How do you, as an organization, understand what your risk exposure is? To understand that question, you have to start with understanding how GDPR enforcement works.

From large organizations to small local associations, cybersecurity is a concern for everyone in the not-for-profit sphere.

We discuss recommendations and lessons from those companies that have already adopted the new revenue recognition guidance.

The 20% QBI deduction under Section 199A affects all businesses other than C corporations. Join us as we unpack these new and anxiously awaited regulations.

Our Eye on Washington webinars assist CEOs, CFOs, financial executives and advisors, and other interested parties in navigating the complex tax environment. From federal tax reform to IRS guidance and healthcare reform, topics covered will provide the up-to-date information you need to help you plan for the future.

A new accounting standard will soon be coming that has the potential to simplify the application of the consolidation guidance to private companies.

The Tax Cuts and Jobs Act will impact income tax planning for trusts and estates, at least until Dec. 31, 2025 when many of the provisions are scheduled to expire. Here are some tax planning opportunities to consider for executors, trustees, and beneficiaries of trusts, as well as those considering the creation of new trusts.

Domestic manufacturers should explore the potential benefits and drawbacks under the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act now.

Traditional tax planning strategies concerning tangible property must be revisited in light of the new QBI deduction.

Failing to follow audit regulations can mean significant consequences for a not-for-profit organization. Here are some things to look for within your own organization before your audit begins.

ASU 2016-14 is designed to provide more transparency into the financial reporting process of an organization and does so by addressing updates to several areas, including net asset classifications, investment reporting, expenses and the presentation of statement of cash flows information.

The IRS may be faced with a declining workforce and budget, but it's still active in monitoring compliance for not-for-profit organizations. In its 2018 work plan, the IRS stressed its data-driven approach to selecting Form 990s to examine.

Regardless of size or type of operation, all companies can benefit from having an audit committee to help with corporate governance strategies and, ultimately, provide the best chance to ensure the organization's success.

David Diamond, MHM Shareholder and Chair of Kreston International's Global Technology Special Interest Group, has been featured in the May issue of Life Science Leader magazine.

This quarterly webinar will bring you up-to-date on hot topics, technical matters and current events impacting financial reporting and the accounting profession.

During 2017, a few early adopters of the new standard received SEC comment letters with respect to their first Form 10-Q filed after adoption, that included correspondence regarding accounting for, and disclosures required under ASC Topic 606.

In light of lawsuits and the recent continuation of certain cases, not-for-profit organizations may want to take a close look at their 403(b) programs, and if necessary, make some changes to help minimize fiduciary risk.

Our session will provide an update on the FASB's consolidation standard and the status of the proposed changes. We will also discuss reorganization into separate sections for voting interest entities and variable interest entities.

It's a good time to take a look at the message your organization's tax return is sending.

As the IRS works to finalize these regulations later this year, businesses should prepare for the potential impact of these regulations, which will be explored in this webcast.

As expected, the adoption and application of the new guidance is an item that the SEC is paying attention to, already having sent comment letters to several early adopters.

Our webinar will recap hot topics, technical matters and other current events that have a bearing on international tax planning and compliance.

ASU 2017-01, Business Combinations (Topic 805), Clarifying the Definition of a Business, creates a framework that may result in fewer complex transactions qualifying as business acquisitions for accounting purposes.

Over the past several months, regulators have released new guidance that will affect not-for-profit accounting and taxes. Here are highlights of some of the major developments from the end of 2017 and the beginning of 2018.

Employers should begin preparing for the restatement process if they have not done so already.

Meeting donor (and media) perceptions and expectations with regard to how much executives within a not-for-profit organization should be paid can be complicated.

This webinar examines the common approaches utilized by state taxing jurisdictions to source service revenue in order to provide an overview of the principles involved.

Our Eye on Washington webinars assist CEOs, CFOs, financial executives and advisors, and other interested parties in navigating the complex tax environment. From federal tax reform to IRS guidance and healthcare reform, topics covered will provide the up-to-date information you need to help you plan for the future.

Bankers are optimistic about the next few years, and why not? Tax reform presents banks and financial institutions with additional options.

Life sciences companies have many new things to consider in light of the changes made by the 2017 tax legislation known informally as the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act (TCJA).

Life sciences companies have many new things to consider in light of the changes made by the 2017 tax legislation known informally as the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act (TCJA).

In our webinar, we will cover real life examples of how NFPs have taken ownership for knowing and managing their cybersecurity risk. We will also cover how to navigate a relationship with a third party IT service provider and the right questions you should be asking about cybersecurity.

The SEC recently released guidance on required cybersecurity disclosures for public companies.

In the wake of an increasingly improved economy and a strengthening stock market, many private biotech companies have either initiated the process of going public or are at least contemplating it.

While much of the focus of the recently enacted tax reform legislation has been on the direct effect of the new federal provisions, there are major indirect implications for state income taxes as well.

These accounting changes will likely affect financial statements, so it's critical that entities understand where accounting changes will need to be made as well the impact to their financial statement in order to communicate the reason for the changes to their financial statement users.

Accounting changes will affect financial statements, so it’s critical entities understand what accounting changes will need to be made in order to explain the reason for the changes to their financial statement users.

The FASB issued guidance, ASU 2017-04, Intangibles – Goodwill and Other (Topic 350): Simplifying the Accounting for Goodwill Impairment, to further simplify the accounting for goodwill impairment.

The new tax law introduced as the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act (TCJA) includes considerable changes to the Internal Revenue Code that will impact the private equity and venture capital industries.

The TCJA provides many changes for individuals and business that mostly take effect beginning in 2018. Some are permanent and some expire after 2025. Having a good list of start and end dates is important to understanding the Act's long-term impact.

While tax paying entities clearly have significant financial reporting implications from the enactment of the TCJA and the creation of the deemed repatriation tax, can it impact pass-through entities?

Operating environments change, and not-for-profit organizations can expect to feel a financial impact from the new tax legislation.

Not-for-profit organizations will face some critical challenges as the new tax law begins to take effect.