During uncertain times, when fear can lead to generalizations and assumptions can be made based on a single data point of a given trend, facts can be a steadying influence. In the face of pervasive beliefs to the contrary, local banks are indeed still lending money for working capital lines
Getting a Practice Checkup You understand the importance of a checkup. It helps you diagnose current issues a patient is facing and aids in preventing future ones. Have you given your practice that same level of attention? As industry regulations become increasingly complex, it is important that you undergo regular
Transparency and Accountability for the Public Sector If you work in the public sector, you know there’s no room for error when it comes to finances. Taxpayers expect transparency and accountability when it comes to spending their hard-earned dollars. Getting support from external financial professionals can go a long way
Keeping Your Organization as Healthy as Your Patients You may be more passionate about helping those in need than about the bottom line. But not-for-profit healthcare organizations are complex, and the financial operations are critical to maintaining your good work – it takes significant time, funding, and manpower to fulfill
As a membership organization leader, you’re beholden to both your members and your Board of Directors – and so you have to be able to provide accurate and reliable data to both groups on-demand. Fast. That means you need tight internal controls, reliable bookkeeping practices, solid accounting processes, and secure
SOC reports are a vital tool in vendor risk management, but for many users, they can feel dense, technical, and even overwhelming. Unlike a simple pass/fail scorecard, a SOC report requires careful reading to extract the insights you need to make informed decisions about your third-party providers. So how do
Survey Results See the Impact of COVID-19 Across Industries Report Summary As expected, no industry is untouched by the effects of the global pandemic, and while the issues that affect them most vary, some concerns are universal. Economic recovery time, the financial stability of customers and vendors, and
In October 2023, California passed the Climate Corporate Data Accountability Act (SB 253) and the Greenhouse Gases: Climate-Related Financial Risk Act (SB 261), creating unprecedented climate-related reporting for companies beginning in 2026. In addition to certain climate-related financial risks and disclosures, the bills focus on reporting greenhouse gas emissions in
Now that both the initial and extended 2018 filing seasons have passed, it’s time to focus on 2019’s taxes and steps to take to leverage additional savings in the closing months of the year. There are steps that can be made now to improve a taxpayer’s position and create additional
There are a couple tax bills that have been in the works in 2021 that may have a large effect on taxpayers in upcoming years. The two bills that will enact changes are: The Bipartisan Infrastructure Bill (Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act), signed into law by President Biden
Non-profit organizations play a vital role in our society, providing essential services to those in need and making our communities better and stronger. However, they’re sometimes the most vulnerable to shifts and trends, and the first industry to have to face challenges that could threaten their future. As macroeconomic trends
For construction and real estate professionals, staying ahead of industry trends is key to making informed business decisions. The Construction Industry Round Table (CIRT) Sentiment Index offers a quarterly snapshot of the construction sector, capturing insights from leaders across design, construction, workforce, and economic conditions. The latest Q1 results point