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International Businesses

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

Manufacturers & Distributors

What to Know About the CHIPS Act

On August 9, 2022, President Biden signed the CHIPS and Science Act of 2022 into law, providing more than $52 billion for American semiconductor research, development, and production. The CHIPS Act will provide funding over five years to build, expand or modernize domestic facilities and equipment for semiconductor fabrication, assembly, testing, advanced packing or research and development.

by Jim Biehl

August 16, 2022

Architecture & Engineering Firms

5 A&E Valuation Considerations for Buyers and Sellers

Even if you’re not currently thinking about a transaction, building these top buyer and seller considerations into your architecture or engineering firm’s financial reporting and forecasting will ensure you’ll be ready when opportunity comes knocking.

by Kevin Johns

August 11, 2022

Tax & Assurance Guidance

Insights from Washington: Senate Passes the Inflation Reduction Act

On August 7, 2022, the U.S. Senate approved the Inflation Reduction Act of 2022, a bill to finance climate and energy provisions and an extension of the enhanced Affordable Care Act (ACA) subsidies totaling $369 billion in additional spending.

by Nick Lloyd

August 9, 2022

Industrial Automation Companies

Talking Industrial Automation: GPS for Your Business

On a recent episode of the CSIA Talking Industrial Automation podcast, Industrial Automation Leader Bryan Powrozek and Consulting Leader Ben Smith joined Clint Bundy of The Bundy Group and Jane Tereba of Capital Valuation Group for a discussion on business valuations.

by Bryan Powrozek

August 9, 2022

Transaction Support

Is Your Business Transaction-Ready?

Traditionally, due diligence is a buyer’s responsibility when an M&A transaction is on the horizon. Conventional wisdom and best practices support the idea that this is the buyer’s opportunity to discover in detail what they’re getting for their money. However, the due diligence process is also the seller’s opportunity to showcase the business in the most favorable light.

by Tim Hilligoss

August 3, 2022

Industrial Automation Companies

How to Become a Magnetic Organization

Industrial automation firms face serious competition for talent in 2022 and beyond. Industry trends pointing to higher customer demand in the years ahead combined with uncertainties about post-pandemic work norms will make it more challenging for employers to attract, retain and engage the workforce they’ll need to stay competitive. Here are three ways you can create a magnetic organization and become an employer of choice.

by Bryan Powrozek

August 1, 2022

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