Archive for May, 2020

Accounting & Audit Alert – Overcoming the challenges of remote auditing during the COVID-19 crisis

Many people are currently working from home to help prevent the spread of the novel coronavirus (COVID-19). Your external auditors are no exception. Fortunately, in recent years, most audit firms have been investing in technology

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Technologies for returning to the office

Returning to the office after an extended amount of time out is stressful.  Voicemail, email, meetings, catching up etc. can be a daunting task.  Adding a return to the office during or after a pandemic

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Retirement and RMD Refresh

In times like these, it helps to refresh what we know on two important topics: retirement planning and Required Minimum Distributions (“RMDs”).  Recent legislative developments and the COVID-19 pandemic response have created opportunities with these

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Paycheck Protection Program Loan Forgiveness Application Released

On May 15, 2020, the Small Business Administration (SBA), in consultation with the Department of the Treasury, released the Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) Loan Forgiveness Application.  This application includes instructions in full detail as well

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PPP Guidance Update

The Small Business Administration (SBA), in consultation with the Department of the Treasury, continues to provide additional guidance with respect to the implementation of the Paycheck Protection Program (PPP).  A list of Frequently Asked Questions

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Accounting & Audit Alert – COVID-19: A reminder of why cross-training your accounting staff is key

Imagine this scenario: A company’s controller is hospitalized for the novel coronavirus (COVID-19), and she’s the only person inside the company who knows how its accounting and payroll software works. She also is the only

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PPP & CARES Act Webinar Recording

Last week, our friends at Sapers & Wallack hosted a Town Hall webinar about the SBA Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) and The CARES Act. Managing Partner, Scott Kaplowitch, joined as a panelist to answer questions

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Emerging Tax Alert – SBA extends the PPP repayment deadline for self-certification

The Small Business Administration (SBA) has extended the repayment deadline for Payroll Protection Program (PPP) borrowers that wish to take advantage of the “good faith” self-certification of eligibility option. The deadline is now automatically extended

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Tax Alert- Tax questions related to COVID-19

The coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic has affected many Americans’ finances. Here are some answers to questions you may have right now. My employer closed the office and I’m working from home. Can I deduct any of

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Accounting & Audit Alert – Benchmarking: Why normalizing adjustments are essential

Financial statements aren’t particularly meaningful without a relevant basis of comparison. There are two types of “benchmarks” that a company’s financials can be compared to — its own historical performance and the performance of other

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