The IRS defines an opportunity zone as an “economically distressed community where new investments may be eligible for preferential tax treatment.” The Treasury has certified nearly 9,000 of these districts across all U.S. states andRead More →
When President Trump signed into law the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act (TCJA) in December 2017, much was made of the dramatic cut in corporate tax rates. But the TCJA also includes a generous deductionRead More →
If you own a business, pay state and local taxes, have entered into a new mortgage, purchased property plant & equipment for your business, incurred losses at the business level orRead More →
Ten years removed from the financial crisis, the single-family rental (SFR) market has seen explosive growth. With mortgages at the center of the crisis, the resulting spike in foreclosure rates and housing pricesRead More →
The Financial Accounting Standards Board (FASB) issued Accounting Standards Update (ASU) 2018-08, Not-for-Profit Entities (Topic 958): Clarifying the Scope and the Accounting Guidance for Contributions Received and Contributions Made in JuneRead More →
As U.S. trade policy decisions continue to dominate headlines, the uncertain future of high-demand import prices has business leaders and lawmakers anxious. Earlier this year, President Trump announced a 25 percent tariff on steelRead More →
The internal audit (IA) function is vital to the health of any nonprofit, regardless of mission or scope. The audit committee and its individual members are crucial partners in safeguardingRead More →
On the heels of Brookfield Property Partners’ acquisition of GGP, BDO USA Partner Stuart Eisenberg posits that retail REITs may have a bumpy road ahead. The second-largest U.S. mall operator, Brookfield Property Partners, is poisedRead More →
The quality and completeness of the audit committee charters that I have seen typically range from very good to great. This is why there is no mention in this article, other thanRead More →
Every type of industry is impacted by the passing of the bill known as the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act (TCJA), and the construction industry was not left out of the party. However,Read More →
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Investing In “Opportunity Zones” While Deferring Taxes
/in Blog, Tax Planning & Compliance /by Steven LeoneThe IRS defines an opportunity zone as an “economically distressed community where new investments may be eligible for preferential tax treatment.” The Treasury has certified nearly 9,000 of these districts across all U.S. states and Read More →
The New and Exciting 20% QBI Deduction
/in Blog, Real Estate & Construction, Tax Planning & Compliance /by Steven LeoneWhen President Trump signed into law the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act (TCJA) in December 2017, much was made of the dramatic cut in corporate tax rates. But the TCJA also includes a generous deduction Read More →
It Is Time We Look At The New Tax Law Changes That Will Impact You And Your Business!
/in Blog, Privately Held Companies, Tax Planning & Compliance /by Steven LeoneWho will be affected?
If you own a business, pay state and local taxes, have entered into a new mortgage, purchased property plant & equipment for your business, incurred losses at the business level or Read More →
Single-Family Rentals: From Crisis‑Era Bargains to Thriving Market
/in Blog, Real Estate & Construction /by John TempletonBy Stuart Eisenberg
Ten years removed from the financial crisis, the single-family rental (SFR) market has seen explosive growth. With mortgages at the center of the crisis, the resulting spike in foreclosure rates and housing prices Read More →
Final ASU 2018-08 Issued On Guidance For Contributions
/in Blog, Nonprofit /by John TempletonBy Lee Klumpp, CPA, CGMA
The Financial Accounting Standards Board (FASB) issued Accounting Standards Update (ASU) 2018-08, Not-for-Profit Entities (Topic 958): Clarifying the Scope and the Accounting Guidance for Contributions Received and Contributions Made in June Read More →
Tariffs Spark Fears of Rising Construction Costs: Could Investment in Technology be the Answer?
/in Blog, Real Estate & Construction /by John TempletonBy Ian Shapiro
As U.S. trade policy decisions continue to dominate headlines, the uncertain future of high-demand import prices has business leaders and lawmakers anxious. Earlier this year, President Trump announced a 25 percent tariff on steel Read More →
10 Things Keeping Internal Audit Up At Night
/in Blog, Nonprofit /by John TempletonBy Ken Eye and Andrea Wilson
The internal audit (IA) function is vital to the health of any nonprofit, regardless of mission or scope. The audit committee and its individual members are crucial partners in safeguarding Read More →
Mall Reit M&A Could Accelerate
/in Blog, Real Estate & Construction /by John TempletonBy Stuart Eisenberg
On the heels of Brookfield Property Partners’ acquisition of GGP, BDO USA Partner Stuart Eisenberg posits that retail REITs may have a bumpy road ahead. The second-largest U.S. mall operator, Brookfield Property Partners, is poised Read More →
5 Suggestions to Perfect Your Audit Committee Charter
/in Blog, Nonprofit /by John TempletonBy Lewis Sharpstone, CPA
The quality and completeness of the audit committee charters that I have seen typically range from very good to great. This is why there is no mention in this article, other than Read More →
How Tax Reform Will Impact Construction
/in Blog, Real Estate & Construction /by John TempletonBy Maureen McGetrick
Every type of industry is impacted by the passing of the bill known as the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act (TCJA), and the construction industry was not left out of the party. However, Read More →