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Executive Guide to Global Expansion in the US for UK Businesses

Teresa Gordon

Industrial Automation Companies

The “Value” of Specialization

Bryan Powrozek

Architecture & Engineering Firms

A&E Firms: Why You Should Track WIP

Ben Smith

Transaction Support

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

Tim Hilligoss

Tax & Assurance Guidance

Is Immediate R&D Expensing on The Horizon?

Sarah Russell

Industrial Automation Companies

Beyond the Multiple: How Profitability Impacts Value

Bryan Powrozek

Architecture & Engineering Firms

A&E Talent Retention: Money isn’t the Only Motivator

Attracting and retaining a winning roster of top talent demands a creative focus on both compensation planning and cultural factors that matter to the professionals who create today’s engineering and architectural marvels. Here are some compensation planning and cultural considerations to help promote A&E talent retention.

by Kevin Johns

October 6, 2021

Private Client Services

Is Your Wealth Being Managed by the Right Team?

Though CPAs and wealth managers are two different advisors, together they play an essential role in helping individuals make short- and long-term financial plans. To make the best plans for their future, clients are discovering that a partnership between these professionals can further enhance their financial goals and performance.

by Margaret Amsden

October 4, 2021

Tax & Assurance Guidance

Michigan SALT Tax News Impacts Owners

In mid-summer 2021 Michigan Governor Gretchen Whitmer vetoed a bill that would have provided a workaround to the current cap on the deduction for state income taxes that business owners face on pass-through income.

by Sue Tuson

September 30, 2021

Industrial Automation Companies

Potential R&D Tax Credit Changes Could Impact Your Business

If the R&D tax credit is important to your company, you’re going to want to watch upcoming legislative activity very closely. The 2017 TCJA contained a provision that eliminates the ability to deduct R&D costs in the current tax year, effective in January 2022. Instead, companies will be required to amortize these costs over 5 to 15 years depending on where they fit in the new filing rules.

by Bryan Powrozek

September 22, 2021

Industrial Automation Companies

Putting Culture into Action: How to Improve Employee Engagement

Once your organization has a cultural framework in place, people need to know that it’s real. Meaningful actions that they can see and feel are essential to building lasting engagement. The kind of engagement we’re talking about goes beyond mere job satisfaction – it’s a willingness to invest discretionary effort in the mission of your organization.

by Tim Finerty

September 17, 2021

General

Ben Smith & Dave Van Damme Shareholders

We are excited to introduce two new Clayton & McKervey Shareholders: Ben Smith and Dave Van Damme. As new members of the now 12-member ownership team, Smith and Van Damme will have the opportunity to expand their impact on the firm; building teams and practices which support their industry expertise, technical skills and passion.

by Clayton & McKervey

September 16, 2021

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