16 Years on Metro Detroit’s Best and Brightest Companies to Work For List
Posted by Clayton & McKervey on October 28, 2020
We are honored to be recognized for the 16th year in a row as one of Metro Detroit's Best and Brightest Companies to Work For.
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Investing in Our Future
Posted by Robert Dutkiewicz and Joe Bamberger on May 20, 2020
COVID-19 has been impacting us all in different ways. Our new normal has been a world away from the office and the face to face interactions with clients and teammates. We are constantly reminded that our team is strong, resilient, flexible, and creative.
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Clayton & McKervey Serves on Grant Panel
Posted by Clayton & McKervey on April 21, 2020
Shareholder Julie Killian was invited to serve on an Oakland County panel of judges to help the county award funding to manufacturers able to shift production to Personal Protection Equipment.
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The Silver Lining
Posted by Julie Killian on April 21, 2020
The week of April 15 usually marks the end of “busy season” or “tax season” in the public accounting world. CPAs all over the United States celebrate the end of long hours and enjoy the feeling of satisfaction that comes from helping their clients meet financial reporting and tax deadlines.
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Navigating the Challenges of COVID-19
Posted by Robert Dutkiewicz on April 1, 2020
I think it is safe to say that, in our lifetime, we have never seen anything quite like this before. The Coronavirus has created anxiety as the health and safety of our loved ones weigh heavily on our minds, along with uncertainty in the economy.
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Treasury Extension Revisions
Posted by Sarah Russell on March 22, 2020
As the Coronavirus numbers move fast, so does the Treasury Department! On Friday, March 20 the Treasury revised the previous guidance issued.
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Coronavirus: Families First Response Act
Posted by Sarah Russell on March 18, 2020
Coronavirus has affected almost all facets of life. The stock market has plummeted, schools have closed, church services have been canceled or are being live-streamed, sporting events and concerts are canceled, travel is restricted, and toilet paper has become a scarce commodity.
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Coronavirus Care
Posted by Robert Dutkiewicz on March 13, 2020
At Clayton & McKervey, the health and safety of our employees is of top importance. As such, we have taken several steps to address the rapidly changing nature of this virus, and the effect it is having on our employees.
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Leadership Lessons
Posted by Robert Dutkiewicz on March 2, 2020
It seems hard to believe, but it has been four years since we suddenly loss our president, Kevin McKervey. I am forever grateful for Kevin’s mentoring and preparing me for the leadership position. However, no matter how well you are coached on the challenges of being the company president, you can only really appreciate and grasp the challenges of the role by actually being in it and living it.
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Protection From Cyber Attacks
Posted by Clayton & McKervey on February 18, 2020
In any business, security is of the essence. An employee opening up a seemingly innocent email attachment, which isn’t what it seems on the surface, can jeopardize the entire operation.
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Early Progress on the International Front
Posted by Robert Dutkiewicz on February 4, 2020
The new decade got off with a big bang, with significant developments in trade policy. Though their substance and effect seem to be a point of debate, I believe that all three of these recent developments will be positive for the U.S. economy, in some way.
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Leadership From Around the Globe
Posted by Robert Dutkiewicz on December 2, 2019
A few weeks ago I traveled to Rome, along with my fellow shareholder Sue Tuson, to attend the PrimeGlobal World Conference. PrimeGlobal is one of the five largest associations of independent accounting firms in the world.
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Beth Butchart Promoted to Senior Manager
Posted by Clayton & McKervey on November 20, 2019
Clayton & McKervey is pleased to announce that Beth Butchart, CPA, has been promoted from Manager to Senior Manager in the firm’s Foreign Direct Investment (FDI) group. The announcement was made by President Rob Dutkiewicz, CPA.
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Clayton & McKervey Eases Preparation for Year-End Business Reporting
Posted by Clayton & McKervey on November 5, 2019
Clayton & McKervey, a certified public accounting and business advisory firm helping growth-driven companies compete in the global marketplace, knows this time of year brings a host of filing requirements and forms that companies need to finalize in order to file their taxes.
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Investing in Education
Posted by Robert Dutkiewicz on October 29, 2019
My mentor, Don Clayton once told me, “never underestimate what one great person can do for your organization,” and I have never forgotten this! As a firm deeply committed to excellent client service, we are always seeking to add the best and brightest people to the team.
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Honored to be Named Best & Brightest
Posted by Robert Dutkiewicz on September 30, 2019
It gives me great pleasure to announce that Clayton & McKervey has been recognized for the 15th year in a row, as one of the Metro Detroit’s 2019 Best & Brightest Companies To Work For. This is a very special recognition to the shareholders since this recognition is from our staff, and it compares our company and culture to our peers and other companies in our marketplace.
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‘Your Company’s Financial Health in an Industry 4.0 World’
Posted by Clayton & McKervey on September 26, 2019
Clayton & McKervey will present a Tech Takeover on ‘Your Company’s Financial Health in an Industry 4.0 World’ on Wednesday, October 16, 2019, at Automation Alley in Troy. The presentation will help manufacturers and system integrators better understand the financial health of their businesses in an era of advanced manufacturing and emerging Industry 4.0 technologies.
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Firm Earns Walsh College Leadership Award
Posted by Clayton & McKervey on September 18, 2019
Clayton & McKervey announced it is one of the honored recipients of the 2019 Walsh College Foundation Leadership Awards. The annual Leadership Awards Dinner recognizes business and community leaders, distinguished alumni, and individuals who have demonstrated exceptional service to Walsh College.
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Lives Remodeled
Posted by Robert Dutkiewicz on September 3, 2019
Earlier this month, my colleagues and I spent the better part of a day in hard work, enduring bee bites, getting nicked and cut, developing sore backs and knees and, when it was all said and done, we all were covered from head to toe in dirt and grime.
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15 Years on 101 Best and Brightest Companies to Work For List
Posted by Robert Dutkiewicz on August 29, 2019
Clayton & McKervey, a certified public accounting and business advisory firm helping growth-driven companies compete in the global marketplace, announced it has been named one of Metropolitan Detroit’s 101 Best & Brightest Companies to Work For®.
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“QBQ” Supports Firm’s Priorities
Posted by Clayton & McKervey on August 6, 2019
Two years ago, when I was newer to the managing partner role and analyzing all of the challenges that lay ahead of us, I kept pondering and asking myself, “If we could collectively address one thing that would have the greatest impact on the firm, what would it be?”
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The Era of New Technologies
Posted by Robert Dutkiewicz on June 11, 2019
Whether business or personal, we all know that technology is profoundly changing our world. We have personally witnessed how many of our clients have needed to adapt to these changes.
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The CPA Harvest
Posted by Robert Dutkiewicz on April 15, 2019
Oktoberfest is a long-standing German tradition in which the entire country celebrates after months of hard work, culminating in the harvest. Well, we have just finished our own harvest time, with the coming and going of April 15th.
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Estate Planning After Tax Reform
Posted by Casey Haggerty on August 1, 2018
As many are aware by now, the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act (TCJA) that was passed into law this past December has had a significant impact on many different areas of tax law. Estate and transfer taxes are no exception.
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Accounting Update and Options
Posted by Clayton & McKervey on December 1, 2015
At the September CFO/Controller Roundtable, Timothy J. Hilligoss, CPA, MST, Shareholder – International Accounting, Practice Leader for Asia, and Bryan Powrozek, CPA, CGMA, Senior Accountant …
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Technology in Business
Posted by Clayton & McKervey on September 8, 2015
In a recent survey, 86% of CEOs identified their use of technology as one of the primary differentiators for them in the marketplace. Due to …
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Healthcare Reform
Posted by Clayton & McKervey on February 17, 2015
The December CFO/Controller Roundtable outlined healthcare reform from the perspective of employers as a result of “Obamacare.” Kristopher F. Powell, CLU, LIC, CEO of …
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SMART Performance Indicators
Posted by Clayton & McKervey on August 19, 2014
How do companies measure business performance? Timothy J. Hilligoss, CPA, MST, Shareholder of International Accounting, Practice Leader for Asia at Clayton & McKervey, P.C., hosted …
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Doing Business Internationally
Posted by Clayton & McKervey on January 28, 2014
Is your world getting smaller? How is your international savoir-faire? International Business Companies of all sizes are beginning to realize just how flat the …
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Patient Protection and the Affordable Care Act
Posted by Clayton & McKervey on November 2, 2013
The topic of our September CFO/Controller Roundtable centered on the Affordable Care Act (ACA), otherwise known as “Obamacare.” Timothy J. Hilligoss, CPA, MST, …
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Reducing Operating Costs
Posted by Clayton & McKervey on September 1, 2013
Get insights into ways to reduce operating expenses at your Michigan business from insights obtained at our recent CFO/Controller roundtable.Reducing operational costs has always been …
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Business Uses for Mobile Devices
Posted by Clayton & McKervey on April 25, 2013
At this quarter’s CFO/Controller Roundtable, we discussed various ways to use mobile devices for business purposes. Conversations covered innovative ways to manage your business, laptops …
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Tax Audits
Posted by Clayton & McKervey on February 21, 2013
The topic of our December CFO/Controller Roundtable centered on tax audits. Timothy J. Hilligoss, CPA, MST, Shareholder of International Accounting Services …
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Going Paperless
Posted by Clayton & McKervey on August 8, 2012
Whether the initiative is founded on improving efficiencies, cost savings, or going green, going paperless is a significant undertaking. At the June 7 CFO/Controller Roundtable, …
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Human Resource Hat
Posted by Clayton & McKervey on April 10, 2012
Human resource options and issues can be complex. Combine complexity with changing personnel, products, and prevailing practices, and they become overwhelming and costly. The focus …
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Microsoft Office – Best Practices
Posted by Clayton & McKervey on February 17, 2012
Microsoft Excel is the business community’s largest and most widely used office productivity program. The program offers a wide array of functions including: formulas, sorts, …
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Beyond the Numbers: The Issues Facing CFOs/Controllers
Posted by Clayton & McKervey on July 23, 2011
CFOs, controllers and business owners recently gathered to discuss the changing role of CFOs and controllers. Traditionally, individuals in these roles have been responsible for …
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Social Media
Posted by Clayton & McKervey on May 11, 2011
“Social Media is a visible extension of who you are as a company. It’s both a microphone and a mirror.” ~ …
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Key Performance Indicators
Posted by Clayton & McKervey on January 24, 2011
CFOs, controllers, and business owners recently gathered to discuss Key Performance Indicators (“KPI”). Summarized below are key points of conversation. KPIs are objectives to be …
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Outsourcing Non-Core Functions
Posted by Clayton & McKervey on October 15, 2010
At our June 10, 2010 CFO/Controller roundtable, we discussed outsourcing non-core functions. Summarized below are key points of the conversation. Outsourcing is typically viewed as: …
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