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Read moreTaxpayers with research expenses may be negatively impacted by a delayed change stemming from the 2017 Tax Cuts and Jobs Act (TCJA). Understanding the implications of this change is essential for those with such expenses in tax years beginning after December 31, 2021.
Read moreA long-awaited follow up to the 2019 SECURE Act was included as part of the year-end congressional spending bill enacted on December 29, 2022. The SECURE 2.0 Act of 2022 (“SECURE 2.0”) contains numerous retirement-related provisions that will impact savers, retirees, and employers. Below are a few highlights to note.
Read moreAs the year winds down, many companies are looking to establish or refresh strategic initiatives centered on improving operations in the new year. Many of these initiatives include redesigning or reengineering processes. Successful implementation of process redesigns and improvements can increase efficiencies, reduce costs, and drive operational performance.
Read moreIf you've turned on the news at all lately you’ve most likely heard Bitcoin, FTX, and other cryptocurrencies being talked about. What you’ve probably heard less about is the technology powering it, called blockchain.
Read moreThe FASB has issued an Exposure Draft, Leases (Topic 842): Common Control Arrangements. This Exposure Draft is an outcome of concerns expressed by private company stakeholders about the application of ASC 842 for common control arrangements identified during the FASB’s post-implementation review process.
Read moreRansomware attacks have dramatically increased over the last several years and the attackers are recruiting new members. Renting the ransomware infrastructure for a cut of the ransom money is now very common, allowing many low-tech criminal organizations to join in performing the ransomware attacks.
Read moreOn October 7, 2022, the IRS released the long-awaited final regulations on the use of income averaging as a minimum set aside option for low-income housing projects.
Read moreRansomware attacks have dramatically increased over the last several years and the threat is continuing to evolve. Researchers now refer to ransomware by the actions it takes: Lock, Encrypt, Delete, Steal, or LEDS.
Read moreThe Missouri qualified research expense tax credit was recently revived and will be available from January 1, 2023 through December 31, 2028. This is great news for innovative businesses with qualified research activities in Missouri, as this type of credit had not been available since 2004.
Learn moreRansomware attacks have dramatically increased over the last several years and are aggressively targeting all industries. Based on recent study performed by an international government security agency, the United States and Europe have the most targeted attacks, but attacks are occurring all around the world.
Learn moreRansomware attacks have dramatically increased over the last several years. Unfortunately, they are evolving from a simple ransom, to ransom plus threat of disclosure, and using captured information to commit additional fraud.
Learn moreThe modern corporate landscape is a digital one; business floats on a sea of electronic information that allows for rapid communication and the storage of information on a scale that was incomprehensible just a few years ago.
Learn moreCredit card compliance is required for any organization accepting credit card payments. As the Payment Card Industry (PCI) Security Standards Council (SSC) rolls out PCI Data Security Standard (PCI DSS) v4.0, it is a good time for organizations to review their credit card processes and ensure they will continue to meet the requirements.
Learn moreThe new rules from the Gramm-Leach-Bliley Act (GLBA) and the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) Safeguards Rule were released in December 2021 and go into effect in December 2022. The changes expand the definition of nonbanking financial institutions to include higher education institutions providing student financial aid.
Learn moreThe Inflation Reduction Act (“IRA”) was signed into law by President Biden this week, marking the end of more than a year’s worth of negotiations on a tax bill previously referred to the Build Back Better Act (“BBB”).
Learn moreRecent storms and flooding in Missouri have resulted in the extension of various federal tax filing and payment due dates to November 15, 2022 for impacted businesses and individuals.
Learn moreRubinBrown, one of the nation’s top 50 accounting and business consulting firms, recently promoted Ashley Granger, CPA, Amie Kuntz, CPA and Samantha Nelson, CPA to Partners in the Tax Services Group, and Jennifer Zanone, CISA, PMP to Partner in the Business Advisory Services Group.
Learn moreRubinBrown, one of the nation’s top 50 accounting and business consulting firms, recently promoted Christine Boushka, CPA, Jennifer Plaisted, CPA, and Jessica Seiffert, CMI to Partners in the Tax Services Group. Adam Castellano, CPA, Curtis Hoette, CPA, Tim McCarthy, CPA, and Shelley Woll, CPA were named Partners in the Assurance Services Group. Hannah Castellano, CPA CFP, and Debbie Maret, CIMA, were named as Partners for RubinBrown Advisors.
Learn moreRubinBrown, one of the nation’s top 50 accounting and business consulting firms, recently promoted Jenny De Cicco, CPA, to Partner in the Entrepreneurial Services Group. RubinBrown also promoted Colleen Guillen, CPA and Graham Ryan, CPA to Partners in the Assurance Services Group. Matt Hartman, CFP was promoted to Partner with RubinBrown Advisors. Kris Zeid, CPA/ABV, CFE was promoted to Partner in RubinBrown’s Business Advisory Services Group.
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