Debt Restructuring: How Does it Impact Your Taxes?
Posted by Margaret Amsden on June 22, 2020
Margaret Amsden
Throughout the ordinary course of business, you could very well find yourself in a position of insolvency leading to the restructuring of your debt. Dealing with cash flow issues or insolvency can be very stressful and time-sensitive for business owners and taxpayers alike. Learn how debt restructuring impacts your taxes and what to do if you find yourself in this situation.
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Financial Analysis – Utilization
Posted by David Van Damme on March 3, 2020
Senior Manager Dave Van Damme shares insights on a handful of key performance metrics to help business owners track financial performance.
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Demystifying the Financial Statement
Posted by Jim Biehl on February 12, 2020
Owners spend years amassing the knowledge and experience necessary to become masters at their craft. Passion for the work and the satisfaction of helping clients is what drives them – not necessarily administrative tasks like financial accounting and reporting.
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5 Considerations for Finding the Right CPA
Posted by Denise Asker on January 3, 2020
Whether you are handling business or personal finances, having a Certified Public Accountant (CPA) as your advocate is priceless. The right CPA can help you and your business move toward financial success and uncover areas of financial improvement.
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Doing Business in the US: Challenges and Experiences of European Companies
Posted by Teresa Gordon on October 31, 2019
European companies open branches in the United States for a host of reasons. For starters, the US gives these businesses a completely new base of customers; a chance to step out from the almost saturated European market and stand out from the crowd.
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Getting Ready for Year-End Planning
Posted by Margaret Amsden on October 28, 2019
Every year brings a list of information filing requirements necessary to make sure that payees have the information needed to file their taxes. To assist with year-end business reporting, Clayton & McKervey has identified some items for you to consider.
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Revenue Recognition Changes for Professional Service Companies
Posted by Julie Killian on October 11, 2019
While many professional service companies have completed their analyses and made updates to track data in accordance with the new standard, some are still in the process and playing catch-up. For those that still need to implement the standard, consider these key areas that are likely to impact professional service companies.
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Do You have to Adopt the FASB Revenue and Lease Standards?
Posted by Julie Killian on June 11, 2019
Do you provide monthly or quarterly financial statements to your bank or other stakeholders? Are those financial statements required to be prepared using US GAAP standards?
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Now is the Time to Prepare for Next Year’s Taxes
Posted by Clayton & McKervey on May 8, 2019
This year marked the first of many under the new tax regime set in motion by the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act. Now that you have one year of experience under your belt, you can pivot your strategies to optimize your tax positions under the new legislation. Let’s walk through four easy steps you can take to ensure that next year’s tax season goes smoothly.
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50% Meals and More: Digesting the Latest TCJA Update
Posted by Margaret Amsden on January 2, 2019
Those planning to discuss business at the next tailgate, or talk shop over eighteen holes with the intention of writing off the expense on this year’s tax return, need to think again. In the IRS’s latest notice on the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act (TCJA), changes to Internal Revenue Code (IRC) Section 274 regarding meals & entertainment, entertainment expenses are strictly off the menu.
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Before Celebrating the New Pass-Through Deduction, Know if it Will Benefit Your Business, CPA Advises
Posted by Clayton & McKervey on September 21, 2018
Clayton & McKervey has noticed business owners’ enthusiastic response to the newly enacted Internal Revenue Code (IRC) §199A or the “pass-through deduction,” as part of the Tax Cut and Jobs Act (TCJA) that became law in December 2017.
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