News & Insights
The Business Lifecycle Part 1: The Idea Stage
April 13th, 2026
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By Dave Nielsen |
Accounting & Outsourced Solutions |
Consulting |
Strategy and Planning |
Small & Midsize Businesses
CPAs working closely with small and mid‑sized business owners have learned there are six distinct stages that make up the lifecycle of a business. In this series, we’ll explore all these stages and the […]
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Why You Might Want to Build a Wall Between Your Business and Its Real Estate
April 7th, 2026
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Strategy and Planning |
Tax |
Small & Midsize Businesses
Does your business own its real estate in a separate holding company, such as a limited liability company (LLC) or limited partnership? This practice can provide several advantages, including shielding […]
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Should Your Business Consider a Fiscal Year End?
April 1st, 2026
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Strategy and Planning |
Tax |
Small & Midsize Businesses
Most businesses close their books for tax and accounting purposes on December 31 because it aligns with the calendar year. But a calendar year isn’t always the best option. For […]
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IRS Releases Guidance on New Depreciation Deduction
March 30th, 2026
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Tax |
Tax Credits |
Small & Midsize Businesses
A new but temporary special depreciation allowance for qualified production property (QPP) was created by last year’s One Big Beautiful Bill Act (OBBBA). It’s available for certain manufacturing-related real property […]
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Options for Forfeited Employee FSA Balances
March 26th, 2026
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Employee Benefit Plan |
Small & Midsize Businesses
Many businesses offer health care and dependent care flexible spending accounts (FSAs) as part of their employee benefits package. These plans provide valuable tax savings to employees and payroll tax […]