Business
The Value of Advisory Services for Business Growth
Any business owner understands the daily challenges of operating and growing a business. Expertise in business plan development and management can be found in a variety of ways, however, ascertaining the most effective advisory services for your business can be difficult. From trend analyzation to financial forecasting and from cash management to succession planning, having…
Read MoreThree Ways to Add Value to Your Business
Many small business owners will go for years without using common sense analytical techniques to manage the value of their company. Value doesn’t just happen. It is the result of strategic moves made resulting from sound, tried and true techniques. Below are three simple actions you can take that may result in increased value for…
Read MoreFBAR Filing
Do you know your filing obligations if you have a foreign bank account? Most people don’t, and we are here to help! The law of the land has always obligated United States citizens and residents to declare and pay tax on their worldwide income, regardless of where those earnings originated. Some taxpayers attempt to avoid…
Read MoreLow Interest Rates Bring Appeal to Utility Stocks
In March, the head of the Federal Reserve, Janet Yellen, announced a less aggressive plan regarding interest rates for the rest of 2016. Back in 2015, the same Federal Reserve Committee was leaning towards more growth and stability when talking about the U.S. economy. They believed the economy had gained some legs after being punished…
Read MoreValuation of Closely Held Family Businesses
Introduction Family businesses are often the largest assets of the business owner. Shareholder disputes, divorces, estate partitions, etc. can lead to a need for an experienced appraiser to perform an impartial value of the business. Valuing closely held businesses can be more challenging than meets the eye. Just because a business is smaller does not…
Read MoreEmployee Fraud in Small Business
In today’s times, fraud is becoming more prevalent, especially in small business. Owners of many small businesses don’t think fraud is something that can happen to them, however employee fraud should be one of their major concerns. Unfortunately, employee fraud is not uncommon and it is usually an employee you would least suspect. Fraud can…
Read MoreFactors Affecting the Size of the S-Corporation Premium
S-Corporations offer unique income tax advantages relative to otherwise identical C-Corporations. The two primary income tax advantages include avoidance of the dividend tax and the ability to utilize undistributed profit to step-up an investor’s income tax basis. These two income tax benefits can result in substantial cash flow savings at the investor level relative to…
Read MoreSearching For Undisclosed Assets During a Divorce
The divorce process is a very emotional time for both parties involved and oftentimes can lead to doubts regarding the integrity of your spouse. Hidden assets are a very common concern among individuals who are going through a divorce. Usually, the spouse who had very limited and/or no previous knowledge of the parties’ finances during…
Read MoreFinancial Discovery in Divorce
For couples going through a divorce, the process can be extremely difficult and it can sometimes be overwhelming for everyone involved. Investigating financial issues in a divorce usually involves a process called “discovery”. Discovery is necessary in order to identify and value all marital property. If either spouse does not voluntarily disclose all financial information,…
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