In February of 2020, before the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic began to affect daily life in the United States, Barnes Dennig, Frost Brown Todd, North Side Bank & Trust and USI Insurance was fortunate to host Jay Bowman, Principal at FMI, to discuss what contractors can do to transform themselves at
Are your shared files secure? File-sharing technology has changed the way we operate. The days of the email attachment are fading fast and may soon be in the rearview mirror. We add colleagues, clients, and customers to documents directly or we shoot them the link to the file without a
Assure Your Clients and Partners You’re Protecting Their Information The purpose of a system and organization control (SOC) report is to provide reassurance that an organization’s internal controls and safeguards are effective. They are considered attestation reports. Publicly traded companies as well as those with regulatory requirements, like companies in
Two Opportunity Zone (OZ) related initiatives were announced last week that benefit small businesses operating in OZs as well as homebuyers that may purchase a house in an OZ. These initiatives open up the OZ playing field in a way that will allow for even more people to benefit. For
People Mean Business For professional firms like yours, success hinges on the ability to build relationships. Brainstorming with clients over the phone. Sharing timely insights about their industry. These things takes time and dedication, and you wouldn’t want it any other way. Accounting and taxes? That’s another story. Still, you
If you’re considering the fractional model for CFO and accounting services, you’re likely wondering about the best option for your needs. As more organizations realize the value in fractional accounting services – getting the financial strategy and insight you need to scale, without the cost of a full-time resource, and
Fractional Accounting Case Study For a red-hot startup building a client base, hiring multiple full-time financial personnel might not be feasible. But the consequences of not having these skills on your leadership team can be even more costly. That’s where Barnes Dennig’s fractional accounting and advisory team can change
During the last week of February 2020, the S&P 500 lost 11.49% — the worst week for stocks since the 2008 financial crisis — only to jump by 4.6% on the first Monday in March1. By all accounts, the drop was largely driven by ever-increasing fears about the
If you think you know which of your employees is exempt from overtime pay, it’s time to take another look. The Fair Labor Standards Act’s overtime pay requirements significantly changed this summer thanks to the U.S. Department of Labor’s (DOL) new rule, Defining and Delimiting the Exemptions for Executive, Administrative,
In July 2025, the Indiana Department of Revenue (DOR) released an important update to Sales Tax Bulletin #21, clarifying the tax treatment of lawn care applications and related services. This revision will significantly impact how businesses in the landscaping, pest control, and exterior services industries apply and collect sales tax,
What are the most frequently asked questions about SOC Reporting? If you’ve landed here, you know that SOC reports take the cake in the confusing requirements department. We’ve put together an FAQ covering SOC reporting that we hope can relieve some of the confusion and even frustration you may be
On Thursday, August 26, Barnes Dennig hosted the annual seminar for the Wholesale/Distribution Niche. We had a great turnout to hear Mike Marks present on Creating a Digital Roadmap to Drive Profits. Mike began his presentation showing that the distribution industry remains robust but is facing dramatic changes. At