Posted by Laura Sefcik and Gary DunnWhat are your priorities when it comes to passing on your wealth and property from one generation to the next? One key consideration for most individuals is the desire to avoid probate. Probate is the legal process of administering and accounting for assets of...
Read MoreIn the complex landscape of financial reporting, entities in the U.S. must navigate a unique set of standards and regulations. Our recent CPE seminar on financial reporting for private companies shed light on not only the governing bodies that create these unique reporting requirements, but also...
Read MoreWhen your entity receives federal funds, any purchases you make with federal funds, whether goods or services, must adhere to the Uniform Guidance rules outlined in the Code of Federal Regulations (CFR), specifically 2 CFR Part 200. These rules are designed to ensure procurement processes are...
Read MoreIf you’re one of many companies due to file their beneficial ownership information (BOI) reports by January 1, 2025, you might be wondering, “When do I really need to start this process?” Similar to other regulatory reporting requirements, it’s always best start data...
Read MoreThe beneficial ownership information reporting obligations under the federal Corporate Transparency Act require a reporting company to provide certain information about their organization and each beneficial owner and applicant. If you’re the reporting company, you must provide full...
Read MoreOne of the most dreaded replies coming from a professional services provider is, “it depends.” Unfortunately, that’s truly the case when the issue involves the most optimal tax structure for your transaction. This is because, like most things in life, there are many variables...
Read MoreWe are pleased to announce several exciting leadership updates, effective at the beginning of the firm’s new fiscal year on June 1. Cohen & Company welcomes a new partner class of seven: Kelly Anzevino, Ryan Boylan, Dave Gonano, Lisa Long, Jeffrey McMichael, Jonathan Williamson...
Read MoreAs the critical Wayfair decision from 2018 continues to unfold in terms of its implications, sales and use tax audits have skyrocketed as states look to recapture critical revenues. If your business is selected for a sales and use tax audit, understanding the process will help you minimize any...
Read MoreEvery year in late spring, a few thousand M&A professionals, including private equity investors, investment bankers, strategic acquirers and operating partners, converge on the annual ACG DealMAX conference in Las Vegas. As the premier M&A event in the U.S., each year we send our own team...
Read MoreA constantly changing tax landscape — from the Marketplace Fairness Act and various uniformity projects, to Wayfair and the digital economy — continues to alter the course of business as usual when it comes to staying compliant with state and local taxes. The current environment has...
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