you need a plan.
by ed mendlowitz
77 ways to wow!
clients hire managers all the time. but getting started as a manager requires many skills, one of which is to review financial data and use it to control your department, division or company.
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the deduction’s previous cap of $10k jumps to $2.5m.
quick tax tip
with art werner
cpe today
if you thought section 179 was already generous, buckle up. tax guru art werner is back with a quick tax tip that dives into one of the most business-friendly changes proposed in the “big, beautiful bill” — a massive, permanent expansion of the section 179 expensing limit to $2.5 million.
that’s right. the deduction, which once topped out at a modest $10,000 (yes, really), could soon allow businesses to expense up to $2.5 million of qualifying property immediately. according to werner, this is not just another routine adjustment — this is a seismic change in year-one expensing power.
and for the right business? it could be a game-changer.
every year, the 2025 rosenberg map survey asks the industry’s top consultants to share their observations from cpa firms across the country: how do you think the next 12 months will unfold? trends? predictions? other thoughts? also, how would you assess the last 12 months? trends? observations? struggles?
billable hours will remain under attack. they have to go.
by gale crosley
the rosenberg survey
technology will continue to challenge our ability to harness its power. firms will need to continue to rely heavily on technology consultants to help them sort through the confusing array of options.
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beware of capabilities promised but not yet ready for prime time. plan to be on a continuous shopping trip in multiple categories of tech because of the rapid advancement in platforms.
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five items for the second meeting.
by marc rosenberg and peter fontaine
cpa firm mergers: your complete guide
for now, let’s define the letter of intent as a written offer made by the buyer to merge in or acquire the seller. (a thorough definition is given later in this post.) it is a relatively short, simple, non-binding offer, subject to
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before the loi is prepared
the first meeting was the “get-to-know-you” meeting. the purpose of this meeting was simply to introduce each firm to the other, give each a chance to “kick the tires,” get a feel for the personality and style of the other and to share some very basic information, all of which is designed to help each firm decide if they wish to go to the next stage. read more →
our expert council weighs in on preparation.
by martin bissett
passport to partnership
the skill in producing financial reports is limited by the quality of the information presented to the cpa by the client. the motivation of the client to influence that financial information comes in many forms, some intentional and some unintentional. competence comes first in being able to resist pressure and present a true and accurate position of the client’s organization.
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