Archive for September, 2019

Accounting & Audit Alert- Measuring fair value for financial reporting

Business assets are generally reported at the lower of cost or market value. Under this accounting principle, certain assets are reported at fair value, such as asset retirement obligations and derivatives. Fair value also comes

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Jason Pierce to teach at NACVA workshop

This week, partner Jason Pierce, will teach an all-day course on Business Fraud, Deterrence, and Financial Statement Misrepresentations at the National Association of Certified Valuators and Analysts’ (NACVA) Foundations of Financial Forensics Workshop.  Attendees will

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Accounting & Audit Alert- Management letters: Have you implemented any changes?

Audited financial statements come with a special bonus: a “management letter” that recommends ways to improve your business. That’s free advice from financial pros who’ve seen hundreds of businesses at their best (and worst) and

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Tax Alert- Uncle Sam may provide relief from college costs on your tax return

We all know the cost of college is expensive. The latest figures from the College Board show that the average annual cost of tuition and fees was $10,230 for in-state students at public four-year universities

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Accounting & Audit Alert- Budgeting is key to a successful start-up

More than half of recent college graduates plan to start a business someday, according to the results of a survey published in August by the American Institute of Certified Public Accountants (AICPA). Unfortunately, the AICPA

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Edelstein Named as Top 200 Firm for Fourth Consecutive Year

We are proud to announce that Edelstein has again been named as one of the Top 200 (#184) accounting firms in the nation by Inside Public Accounting (IPA), up from last year’s ranking of 186.

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2019 College & University Visits

We kicked off our College & University visits this week! Come meet us and learn about what makes Edelstein & Company a great firm to work for. We provide the opportunity and support for young

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Marc Bello to present at Complex Issues in Asset Division program

On Wednesday, October 2, 2019, Business Valuation partner, Marc Bello, will present at the Complex Issues in Asset Division seminar presented by Massachusetts Continuing Legal Education (MCLE).  The agenda includes: Overview of Business Valuation Principles

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Tax Alert- 2019 Q4 tax calendar: Key deadlines for businesses and other employers

Here are some of the key tax-related deadlines affecting businesses and other employers during the fourth quarter of 2019. Keep in mind that this list isn’t all-inclusive, so there may be additional deadlines that apply

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Audit & Accounting Alert- Auditing grant compliance

Has your organization received any public or private grants to fund its growth? Grants sometimes require an independent audit by a qualified accounting firm. Here’s what grant recipients should know to help facilitate matters and

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