Posts Tagged ‘Accountant’
Properly Preparing for the 2021 Tax Season
While the pandemic still carries on, Tax Day in the United States has return to its traditional deadline of April 15th. Those who remember filing federal income taxes later last year (it was pushed to July 15th in 2020) will need to prepare accordingly. Like in all other years past, tax returns must be postmarked…
Read MoreDoes It Makes Sense to Be Charitable for Tax Purposes?
The act of giving to charity is something has been at the forefront of many American’s minds lately. From dealing with the pandemic fallout to grappling with the social issues that have plagued the nation, thinking about those struggling often inspires giving. COVID-19 has had a major impact on the country, and of course the…
Read MoreMergers and Acquisitions During a Pandemic
On both a national and global scale, the COVID-19 pandemic has had a major economic impact. From restructuring to closing shop altogether, businesses both large and small have had to make adjustments to reflect the new current normal. Globally, mergers and acquisitions have felt a true material impact of the coronavirus crisis. And while the…
Read MoreTop 10 Reasons for a Business Valuation
A business valuation is the process used to evaluate the economic value of the owner’s interest in their business. While many business owners only receive a valuation when absolutely needed, it can be very beneficial to be proactive with business valuations, especially when planning for the future. Here are the top 10 reasons for a…
Read MoreForensic Accounting Explained
Unfortunately, fraudulent activity among businesses has experience a steady increase in the past few years. With the increasing power and connectivity of the internet, it seems to be easier than ever to experience fraud. The Global Fraud and Identity Report from 2018 reported that 33% of businesses experienced more fraud losses than they did in…
Read MoreCalculating Lost Profits with a Forensic Accountant
Lost profits refer to any economic damages that are the result of some type of business disruption. These damages are estimates that are determined by a range of factors, including things like breach of contract, negligent acts, patent infringement, physical damage to business equipment or property, and liability brought about by an accident. As such,…
Read MoreResponding to the Coronavirus Outbreak
While the world grapples with the coronavirus outbreak, Ellrich, Neal, Smith & Stohlman, P.A. is steadfast in banding together to make sure that we are handling things to the best of our ability. From our internal team to our valued clients, we are taking every measure possible to maintain a safe, healthy environment. Preparing for…
Read MoreThe Origins of Forensic Accounting
While forensic accounting may be considered a fairly new profession in the grand scheme of things, its roots can be found many centuries ago. Today, we think of forensic accounting in terms of glamour and glitz – the high profile divorce, the scandalous business dealings, the shareholder disputes, and so on and so forth. But…
Read MoreAvoiding These 9 Common Divorce Mistakes
The end of a marriage is difficult for everyone. From splitting up a family to splitting up everything else that goes along with shifting from one household to two, things tend to get a bit messy. Divorce experts often say that if both parties involved come out of the dissolution of the marriage thinking that…
Read MoreAre You Ready to File Your 2019 Taxes?
Tax season is just a couple of weeks away and that means that it is time for taxpayers to start preparing. The Internal Revenue Service (IRS) has officially announced that come Monday, January 27, 2020, they will be ready to process 2019 tax returns. Tax filers must file by the April 15th deadline and should…
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