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Executive Guide to Global Expansion in the US for UK Businesses

Teresa Gordon

Teresa Gordon

The “Value” of Specialization

Bryan Powrozek

Bryan Powrozek

A&E Firms: Why You Should Track WIP

Ben Smith

Ben Smith

7 Ways to Increase Business Value Even When You’re Not for Sale

Tim Hilligoss

Tim Hilligoss

Is Immediate R&D Expensing on The Horizon?

Sarah Russell

Sarah Russell

Beyond the Multiple: How Profitability Impacts Value

Bryan Powrozek

Bryan Powrozek

SALT Relief for Partners and S Corps

With small businesses supporting nearly 47% of U.S. employees, states have been advocating for pass-through entities, operating partnerships and S corporations that have been harshly impacted by the Tax Cuts and Job Act ‘s state and local taxes deduction limit. Recent legislative activity is finally providing relief for many of these businesses. 

by Miroslav Georgiev

IRS Provides Relief on K-2 and K-3

In an attempt to provide more transparency with regard to reporting of foreign activity and/or information to foreign owners, the IRS came out with two new forms: Schedule K-2 (an addendum to the Schedule K) and Schedule K-3 (an addendum to the Schedule K-1). Learn about the latest K-2 and K-3 reporting requirements issued by the IRS.

by Margaret Amsden

by Tarah Ablett

Avoiding Common Transaction Mistakes

Most M&A deals go through a number of steps involving a team of accountants, lawyers, and potential buyers analyzing the business through careful assessment of everything from financial records to contracts to intellectual property. Even if your manufacturing business isn't for sale yet, it's critical to understand the M&A process and plan now to avoid common transaction mistakes.

by Ben Smith

by Jim Biehl

Funding US Subsidiaries: Equity vs. Debt

Many start-up companies in the U.S. owned by foreign entities have trouble getting external funding in the early stages of growth. It is typical for these foreign-owned businesses to receive funding support from a parent company that will use a combination of equity and debt. It is important to understand the differences between equity vs. debt since the classification will have a direct tax impact on the tax returns of the U.S. company. 

by Nina Wang

A&E Firms: Inflation and the Great Resignation

The dual pressures of emerging inflation and the “Great Resignation” have prompted A&E industry leaders to rethink their approach to attracting and retaining the top employees they need to stay competitive.

by Kevin Johns

6 Signs Your ERP isn’t Working Hard Enough

Enterprise Resource Planning is an essential software tool for monitoring all kinds of businesses. No matter how advanced an ERP software product might be, the ROI depends on how well it’s implemented, how carefully your team applies its features to the needs of your business, and how many of your core processes are integrated with it.

by Elly Mioduszewski

by Bryan Powrozek

The Sound of Automation Podcast

Industrial automation businesses are the driving force behind Industry 4.0, and Clayton & McKervey is here to help.

Insight Authors

Rob Dutkiewicz

Rob Dutkiewicz

Tarah Ablett

Tarah Ablett

Amanda Alvarado

Margaret Amsden

Margaret Amsden

Denise Asker

Denise Asker

Jim Biehl

Jim Biehl

Beth Butchart

Beth Butchart

Carlos Calderon

Carlos Calderon

Rob Cheyne

Rob Cheyne

Nick Donofrio

Nick Donofrio

Tim Finerty

Tim Finerty

Ben Finzel

Ben Finzel

Miroslav Georgiev

Miroslav Georgiev

Teresa Gordon

Teresa Gordon

Dave Grasseschi

Dave Grasseschi

Casey Haggerty

Casey Haggerty

Michael Hawkins

Michael Hawkins

Tim Hilligoss

Tim Hilligoss

Lisa Holscher

Lisa Holscher

Kevin Johns

Kevin Johns

Ryan Kandt

Ryan Kandt

Ryan Lavoie

Ryan Lavoie

Eric Lin

Eric Lin

Nick Lloyd

Nick Lloyd

Elly Mioduszewski

Elly Mioduszewski

Jake Mouradian

Jake Mouradian

Cody Peyok

Cody Peyok

Bryan Powrozek

Bryan Powrozek

Catherine Praet

Catherine Praet

Ruben Ramirez

Ruben Ramirez

Erica Reagle

Erica Reagle

Sarah Russell

Sarah Russell

Ben Smith

Ben Smith

Trudy Thornsberry

Trudy Thornsberry

Sue Tuson

Sue Tuson

Dave Van Damme

Dave Van Damme

Rob Cheyne

Nina Wang

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