Fraud fact: Crooks prefer cash By: Tony LaNasa It should come as no surprise that cash is the most popular target of fraud perpetrators. After all, once stolen, cash itself is virtually untraceable. But that doesn’t mean forensic […]
Understanding how taxes factor into an M&A transaction By: Ed Decker Merger and acquisition activity has been brisk in recent years. If your business is considering merging with or acquiring another business, it’s important to understand how the transaction will be […]
Writing a Winning Grant Proposal By: Helen Weeber Competition is as fierce as it has ever been for private and public grants to not-for-profits. If your funding model depends on receiving adequate grant money, you can’t […]
5 ways to prevent fraud in your law firm By: Tony LaNasa Because they foster a collegial, trusting environment, law firms can be more vulnerable to fraud than many other types of businesses. Enforcing internal controls may simply seem unnecessary in an […]
2019 Q2 tax calendar: Key deadlines for businesses and other employers It’s that time of year again. Here are some of the key tax-related deadlines that apply to businesses and other employers during the second quarter of 2019. Keep in mind […]
How fraud can scuttle the purchase of your dream home By: Tony LaNasa Buying a home is stressful enough without also having to worry about potential fraud. Unfortunately, real estate fraud is surging. According to Realtor magazine, scams targeting the industry rose 1,100% […]
Holding on to Your Nonprofit’s Exempt Status By: Helen Weeber If you think that, once your not-for-profit receives its official tax-exempt status from the IRS, you don’t have to revisit it, think again. Whether your organization is a Section 501(c)(3), […]
Is return fraud cutting into your store’s profits? By: Tony LaNasa For brick-and-mortar retailers, return fraud can be a serious financial threat. There are several types of schemes. But when they’re successful, they all end the same way: Stores issue refunds […]
There’s still time for small business owners to set up a SEP retirement plan for last year By: Mary Eileen Vitale CPA CFP AEP If you own a business and don’t have a tax-advantaged retirement plan, it’s not too late to establish one and reduce your 2018 tax bill. A Simplified Employee Pension (SEP) […]
Prevent fraud with the help of your audit committee By: Tony LaNasa Your board’s audit committee is a first line of defense against fraud. But to be effective, committee members need to do more than simply review financial statements and audit results. […]
Will leasing equipment or buying it be more tax efficient for your business? By: Ed Decker Recent changes to federal tax law and accounting rules could affect whether you decide to lease or buy equipment or other fixed assets. Although there’s no universal “right” choice, many […]
5 Things You Can do to Minimize the Effects of Identity Theft By: Tony LaNasa No one wants to be a victim of identity theft. But, in a world where more of us spend using credit cards, debit cards or online, identity theft is running […]