How Manufacturers Prepare in an Uncertain Economy
President and Principal of the Institute for Trend Research (ITR) Economics, Dr. Alan Beaulieu made his 11th appearance and economic forecast for 2020. Attended by over 600 business leaders and owners from the tri-state area, Beaulieu is no stranger to the Manufacturing and Industrial community. A prolific author
Solve the Puzzle when Buying, Selling, & Valuing Your Business
In Fall 2019, Barnes Dennig’s Transaction Advisory Services group presented an expert panel discussion tasked with solving the puzzle of buying, selling and valuing a business. The panel was led by moderator Dino Lucarelli, CPA, director and leader of Barnes Dennig’s Transaction Advisory Services group, who has been leading successful
Private Company Relief – FASB Approves Delay of Effective Dates for Changes in Lease Accounting and Credit Loss Accounting
In our previous coverage of the Financial Accounting Standards Board (FASB) proposal to delay Changes in Lease Accounting and Credit Loss Accounting in July of 2019, we reported that the FASB voted in favor of one-year delays in the effective dates for non-public entities. At their most recent meeting in
Ohio’s TechCred program Opens in October to Fund Training
The state of Ohio recently launched its new $30 Million “TechCred” Program, desiring to strengthen Ohio’s skilled workforce by reimbursing employers who help current or new employees earn industry-recognized, technology-focused credentials. Ohio will reimburse up to $2,000 per credential (capped at $30,000 per funding round) to those businesses whose
How The End of LIBOR Could Impact You
LIBOR is widely used in the U.S. to as a basis for variable-rate debt and interest rate swaps. However, because of recent LIBOR manipulation scandals and other factors, Andrew Bailey, Chief Executive for the Financial Conduct Authority of the United Kingdom has “made clear the need to transition away from
How Manufacturers Use Benefits to Spark Improvement
Barnes Dennig, North Side Bank, and USI Insurance recently revealed the results of their 2019 Manufacturing Compensation & Benefits Benchmarking Study that surveyed regional manufacturing companies in Ohio, Kentucky, and Indiana. Of the 97 companies that participated, 48 companies had over 100 employees (large companies) and 49 companies had under