Protection From Cyber Attacks
Posted by Clayton & McKervey on February 18, 2020
Clayton & McKervey
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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Honored to be Named Best & Brightest
Posted by Rob Dutkiewicz on September 30, 2019
Rob Dutkiewicz
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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Accounting Update and Options
Posted by Clayton & McKervey on December 1, 2015
Clayton & McKervey
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
Clayton & McKervey
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
Clayton & McKervey
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
Clayton & McKervey
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
Clayton & McKervey
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
Clayton & McKervey
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
Clayton & McKervey
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 …
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Business Uses for Mobile Devices
Posted by Clayton & McKervey on April 25, 2013
Clayton & McKervey
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
Clayton & McKervey
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
Clayton & McKervey
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
Clayton & McKervey
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
Clayton & McKervey
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
Clayton & McKervey
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
Clayton & McKervey
“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
Clayton & McKervey
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
Clayton & McKervey
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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Optimizing Technology in Financial Management
Posted by Clayton & McKervey on June 10, 2010
Clayton & McKervey
CFOs, controllers, and business owners recently gathered to discuss approaches and technological resources successfully used by financial executives. What works? What challenges might be addressed …
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