Archive for January, 2016

Principal Promotion Spotlight: Michael Barbera

In December, we announced the promotion of five of our managers to the principal level.  Today we’re highlighting Michael Barbera, a principal on our tax team. When discussing his promotion, Michael said, “I’m looking forward to

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Part 2- Best Practices in Nonprofit Special Events Reporting: Guidelines to Increase Clarity and Consistency

Part 2: Common Pitfalls in Financial Statement Reporting Direct Donor Benefits Reporting A common misconception that exists is that direct donor benefits, even when material, do not need to be segregated from fundraising expenses.   AICPA

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Principal Promotion Spotlight: Bob Babine

In December, we announced the promotion of five of our managers to the principal level.  Today we’re highlighting Bob Babine, a principal in our audit department. Bob focuses his practice on helping technology, retail, professional

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Kate Rooney in CNBC article, “Should you claim Social Security early?”

Principal Kate Rooney was quoted in Nightly Business Report’s article, “Should you claim Social Security early?” which discusses the new Social Security rules and the impact on your claiming strategy.  Nightly Business Report is produced by CNBC.

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Part 1- Best Practices in Nonprofit Special Events Reporting: Guidelines to Increase Clarity and Consistency

Part 1: Key Issues Public charities holding special events are entrusted by donors and the general public to report the financial results of their fundraisers both accurately and transparently.  To do that, charities must understand

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January 2016 Nonprofit Newsletter

This month’s newsletter includes the following: 1099 Filing Reminder Controversial charitable donation rules withdrawn 40 Under 40: Young Leaders Who Are Solving the Problems of Today — and Tomorrow Nonprofits Report Giving Boost for 2015

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Posted In: Alerts & Advisories

Tax Alert- Why investing in small-business stock may make more tax sense than ever

By purchasing stock in certain small businesses, you can not only diversify your portfolio but also enjoy preferential tax treatment. And under a provision of the tax extenders act signed into law this past December

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Posted In: Alerts & Advisories

Upcoming series- Nonprofit Special Events Reporting

On Thursday, January 21st, we’ll begin a weekly 4 part series written by principal Greg Rogers regarding the best practices for nonprofit special events reporting.  Please see the introduction to the series below and stay

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Partners Named as Five Star Professionals

We’re proud to announce that Managing Partner, Bill Mahoney, and Partner, Jonathan Gorski, have received the Five Star Financial Services Professional award. Five Star Professional identifies excellent service professionals in more than 45 markets across the United

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Posted In: Awards

Tax Alert- Could you save more by deducting state and local sales taxes?

For the last several years, taxpayers have been allowed to take an itemized deduction for state and local sales taxes in lieu of state and local income taxes. This break can be valuable to those

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Posted In: Alerts & Advisories