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Accounting Today recognition reflects strong employee satisfaction and people-first culture  Maner Costerisan has been recognized by Accounting Today as one of the Best Firms to Work For for the 11th consecutive year, earning a spot in the midsized category.  The national recognition reflects feedback from Maner team members, who reported strong satisfaction with the firm’s […]

At their core, local governments exist to plan for, manage, and expend limited resources to benefit the communities they serve. A key role that is not without its challenges, such as staffing shortages, the retirement of key personnel, and funding constraints. Despite the challenges, people across the country in local government show up every day […]

A capital campaign can help your not-for-profit turn an ambitious vision into reality, but the size of the undertaking may cause hesitation. Fortunately, these campaigns aren’t only for large organizations and don’t necessarily undermine annual giving. With careful planning and effective leadership, your nonprofit can position its campaign for success. Build a leadership team for […]

Occupational fraud can occur at any level of an organization. But misconduct by owners and senior executives can be particularly costly because they usually have greater authority and can override internal controls. According to the Association of Certified Fraud Examiners’ (ACFE’s) Occupational Fraud 2026: A Report to the Nations, owners and executives account for 16% of […]

To attract and retain skilled workers, your small business needs to offer more than competitive pay. Your benefits package matters, too — and benefits with favorable tax treatment can be even more valuable to prospective and existing employees. Open enrollment is right around the corner for many businesses. As you review your benefits package for […]

Accurate books start with a basic understanding of how financial transactions flow through your accounts. Today’s accounting platforms automate much of the double-entry process, making bookkeeping faster and more efficient. But even with increasingly sophisticated software, understanding the fundamentals of debits and credits can help business owners make sense of their financial reports and spot […]

Contributing as much as possible to tax-deferred retirement accounts such as traditional 401(k)s and IRAs is a common recommendation. Contributions generally are pretax or deductible, and the power of tax-deferred compounding can help turbocharge growth. But some taxpayers can reach a point where maximizing tax deferral may become counterproductive. Potential downsides of tax-deferred saving After […]

Crain’s Grand Rapids Business honors firm’s people-first culture  As employers continue competing for top talent, workplace culture has become a defining advantage. Maner Costerisan, a full-service public accounting and business consulting firm, is standing out by investing in its people, earning a place on the 2026 Best Places to Work in West Michigan list published by Crain’s Grand Rapids Business.  The annual program […]

Crain’s Detroit Business Honors Firm’s People-First Culture Maner Costerisan, a full-service public accounting and business consulting firm, has been recognized as a 2026 Best Place to Work in Michigan by Crain’s Detroit Business, marking the firm’s fifth consecutive year on the annual list.   The recognition highlights Michigan employers that foster strong workplace cultures and employee engagement. The selection is […]

The Next Big AI Investment Question Artificial intelligence has been one of the most powerful investment themes of the decade, but lately investors have begun questioning the profits that will come from it. Their concerns matter. Many of the world’s largest technology companies are spending extraordinary amounts of capital building data centers, purchasing semiconductors, and […]

Shareholders sometimes provide funds to their businesses outside of their initial investment or regular capital contributions. These transfers — commonly referred to as shareholder advances — raise an important accounting question: Under U.S. Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP), should the business report the advance as a liability or as equity? The term “shareholder” technically refers […]

Trading items or services — without exchanging cash — has long been common among small businesses. Today, some use online barter exchanges to facilitate trades. In addition to preserving cash flow, these types of transactions may expand your purchasing power, help you move overstocked inventory and increase your business’s exposure to new markets. But bartering […]

Waiting until year end to plan your not-for-profit’s annual report can lead to rushed content and overlooked accomplishments. By gathering personal impact stories and financial highlights throughout the year, you can produce a compelling report that better engages donors, volunteers, grantmakers and other stakeholders. Here’s how to turn your annual report into an effective communication […]

You had a profitable month. So why are you still watching the bank account before payroll?  That is a question we hear from small and midsize business owners more often than you might expect. The P&L looks good and sales are steady. Maybe the business is even growing. But cash still feels tighter than it […]

In addition to mastering accounting and tax rules, today’s accounting professionals must work through financial decisions with customers, vendors, lenders, business partners and internal stakeholders. Topics may range from payment terms and budgets to technology investments and contract renewals. Developing strong negotiation skills can help your accounting team resolve billing issues and achieve favorable pricing […]