Christina provides a wide variety of accounting, tax, and business consulting services to her clients. Her primary focus is serving the real estate, manufacturing, and wholesale/distribution industries. Christina is a member of the American Institute of Certified Public Accountants, the Ohio Society of Certified Public Accountants, and the CPA Firm
People-Powered Profit Family-Owned Distributor and Barnes Dennig Achieve Success Together For long-term success, you need the right people, the right tools, and the right know-how. Need proof? Consider the story of Bryan Equipment Sales, Inc., a family-owned and -operated enterprise led by third-generation CEO Rick Bryan IV. The company has
The federal government continues to move quickly in providing support for families and businesses impacted by COVID-19. As of Thursday, March 18th, President Trump signed into law the Families First Coronavirus Response Act (H.R. 6201), following the Senate’s passage of a revised bill originally passed on March 14
While both U.S. Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP) and IRS Form 990 (required for most tax-exempt organizations) deal with investment income reporting, there are key differences: GAAP aims for comprehensive financial reporting for various stakeholders, while Form 990 focuses on transparency and compliance with IRS regulations for tax-exempt status. Essentially,
Manufacturers who use the Last In, First Out (LIFO) inventory method may be in for an unpleasant surprise in the near future. As the name suggests, LIFO requires that inventory sold be expensed at the most recently purchased/produced price of a unit of inventory on hand at the time of
Mary has decades of experience providing assurance, tax, and consulting services to organizations in a variety of industries. Her primary focus is closely held companies and their owners in numerous industries including physician practices, tool & die, and other service industries. In addition, she provides individual tax compliance and consulting
Bringing extensive expertise in tax planning, consulting, and outsourced accounting services, Marie is a vital leader in the firm’s Fractional Accounting and Advisory and Manufacturing practices. She specializes in serving professional service firms, estates and trusts, and closely held businesses, and she’s well-known for her ability to develop innovative tax-saving
What tariffs were overturned? The Supreme Court ruled Friday, February 20th, 2026, that President Trump’s International Emergency Economic Powers Act (IEEPA) tariffs are unconstitutional. The Tax Foundation estimates that the IEEPA tariffs raised more than $160 billion for the government through February 20th, 2026, and would
Employee stock ownership plans (ESOPs) can be one of the most powerful strategies for strengthening your company’s future—whether you’re planning an eventual ownership transition, seeking ways to retain top talent, or looking to build a stronger culture and a more sustainable business model. But ESOPs come with unique accounting, tax,
Big Challenges Deliver Golden Opportunities In good times and bad, your industry steps up to make sure people get the things they need. You haul fresh food to grocery stores and medical supplies to hospitals. Rain or shine, 24/7. All while dealing with increased fuel costs, labor challenges, new safety
As the Build Back Better Act continues to unfold, more proposals are being revealed to the public – and many major changes are expected to become law. And one area expected to be highly impacted is retirement accounts for high-net-worth individuals. Who’s impacted – and how? As stated above, the