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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

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

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Technology in Business

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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

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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 …


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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

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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

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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

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“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

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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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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

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.


Read more

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 …


Read more

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, …


Read more

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 …


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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 …


Read more

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 …


Read more

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, …


Read more

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 …


Read more

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: …


Read more

Optimizing Technology in Financial Management

Posted by Clayton & McKervey on June 10, 2010

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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