With more than two decades of experience with Barnes Dennig, Steve plays an integral role on the assurance side of the practice with involvement with some of the firm’s largest and most complex assurance clients, particularly in the Wholesale/Distribution industry. Steve serves an array of clients in various industries with
As the White House and Congress continue their debate about raising the government’s debt ceiling, one of the issues on the table is a repeal of “last-in, first-out” accounting, which would essentially mean a multi-billion dollar tax increase on companies that utilize the accounting method. President Obama and other Democratic
“That’s the great part of the job – knowing we’re adding value and helping our clients succeed. It’s more than just putting numbers on a form.” A tax consulting professional with more than two decades experience, Scott has an eagle eye for identifying tax savings opportunities and helping companies minimize
Cheryl’s expertise and thought leadership in state and local taxation, sales tax compliance, credits and incentives, and tax research and analysis make her an asset to growth-minded clients in all industries. Analyzing and translating complex laws into meaningful and actionable planning tools for business leaders is the driving force behind
Ellen has decades of international tax experience and is an integral part of the firm’s tax compliance and consulting services. The depth and breadth of her knowledge, experience, and training within this area make her an asset to Barnes Dennig’s clients. As a Director, Ellen works with international clients in
Patrick is the leader of Barnes Dennig’s Not-for-Profit practice and a Director for Barnes Dennig’s assurance service line. He has a near-encyclopedic body of audit and accounting knowledge from nearly two decades of real-world experience and a laser focus on the not-for-profit space. Patrick’s deep commitment to helping his clients
As a leader and key member of Barnes Dennig’s tax team, Heather is committed to helping her clients develop and implement strategies that minimize their tax burden and keep up with legislative changes. She has extensive experience with privately-owned businesses of all sizes in across multiple industries, including manufacturing and
Co-Author: Kristen Hart Recently, the Kentucky Department of Revenue issued guidance on which items are included in cost of goods sold (COGS) for purposes of computing the Kentucky Limited Liability Tax (LLET). For any activity other than manufacturing, producing, reselling, retailing, or wholesaling, no costs should be included in COGS.
“At Barnes Dennig we work hard to immerse ourselves in each client’s business and operations—helping them look beyond the numbers to determine solid financial strategies that will help them succeed in meeting their goals.” Jim has more than three decades of his career invested in the accounting arena – with
As accounting and auditing standards become more and more complex, Matt leverages a powerful combination of in-depth knowledge and broad-based experience to advise clients and colleagues on their practical implementation. In addition to extensive experience with manufacturers and entities with significant international operations, Matt is a technical advisor for accounting
How has VP/Sales Manager base salary changed over the years? In the Cincinnati/Northern Kentucky area, the answer differs depending on the size of your distribution company. As found in the 2012 Wholesale/Distribution Compensation & Benefits Benchmarking Study, VP Sales/Sales Manager compensation for smaller companies took a hit in the downturn
In 2013, energy efficiency tax planning has a special urgency. That’s because the current Section 179D tax provisions are scheduled to expire on December 31, 2013. A proposal to extend EPAct for three years, through December 31, 2016, and to expand the beneficiary categories, has been introduced in the Senate.