by briesterer | Dec 21, 2020 | Auditing
The internal audit profession is an instrumental function as it relates to managing risk and providing insights. The onset of COVID-19 and its impact on organizations and their employees demonstrates the need for a robust internal audit function and CPAs are ideally...
by briesterer | Dec 15, 2020 | Tax & Accounting
Most people aren’t currently exposed to the federal estate tax, thanks to the generous unified federal estate and gift tax exemptions. However, there are still good reasons to review your estate plan and possibly update it to reflect the current federal estate and...
by briesterer | Dec 13, 2020 | Tax & Accounting
Many small business owners are looking forward to the end of 2020. It’s been a year of significant hardship and stress. But staying afloat remains a daunting challenge in 2021. Here are 16 ideas to help reduce costs without sacrificing quality in the new year....
by briesterer | Oct 5, 2020 | Tax & Accounting
On September 30, 2020 the IRS released final rules on the tax calculation of business meals and entertainment with respect to the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act (TCJA) that disallows a deduction for most entertainment. While food and beverage deductions are generally limited...
by briesterer | Sep 28, 2020 | Tax & Accounting
The Internal Revenue Service (IRS) released a breakdown by state of approximately 9 million people who don’t file a federal income tax return to receive a special notice by mail encouraging them to verify whether they are eligible to claim an Economic Impact Payment....