What Factors into the Cost of Capital?
Valuation experts often use discounted cash flow (DCF) techniques to determine the value of a business or estimate economic losses. A critical input in a DCF model is the cost […]
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Manufacturers: Should You Buy or Lease?
There are major federal income tax incentives for manufacturers to buy new equipment. Yet leasing equipment can be a better choice for some companies. How do you decide whether to […]
Mergers Strengthen Our Firm and Our Clients
Providing clients with effective advisory services and the best guidance for their unique needs in these situations requires expertise on our part. That’s why HW&Co.’s recent mergers with The Shealy […]
Should Your Established Nonprofit Sponsor a Smaller Project?
During the initial COVID-19 outbreak, a small community group decided to organize grocery deliveries to low-income seniors. Time was of the essence and participants in the fledgling project didn’t have […]
Managing Third-Party Contractor Risk
Companies of all sizes routinely outsource work to third-party contractors. Yet, each hired contractor comes with risk. Whether deliberate or unintentional, a third party’s actions can cost you money and […]
2022 Q1 Tax Calendar: Key Deadlines for Businesses and Other Employers
Here are some of the key tax-related deadlines affecting businesses and other employers during the first quarter of 2022. Keep in mind that this list isn’t all-inclusive, so there may […]
Marketability Discounts on Controlling Interests
In a business valuation context, the term “marketability” refers to the ability to quickly convert property to cash at minimal cost. While publicly traded stocks are readily marketable, interests in […]
Budgeting Ideas for Uncertain Times
Budgeting, like many other things, was generally easier before COVID-19. Even though the pandemic isn’t over and much remains uncertain, not-for-profits need to plan their financial needs and project financial […]
Providing a Company Car? Here’s How Taxes are Handled
The use of a company vehicle is a valuable fringe benefit for owners and employees of small businesses. This perk results in tax deductions for the employer as well as […]
A Credit Card Use Policy Can Help Prevent Abuse
During the busy holiday season, not-for-profit executives may rely on staffers to purchase gifts and holiday party supplies for the organization. But before you hand over a credit card, you […]
Manufacturers: Don’t Miss Out on an R&D Tax Credit
The credit for increasing research activities, commonly referred to as the research and development (R&D) credit, is one of the biggest and best tax breaks available to manufacturing companies. Unlike […]
Protecting Goods from Theft — At Every Stage of Their Journey
The U.S. supply chain is overwhelmed and it’s expected to remain so for some time. With so many shipments tied up in ports and too few workers to watch them, […]
