Food Processing & Agriculture
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2010
July—The lending climate for food processing and agriculture companies is improving, but still fragile. We offer our perspective on the current lending climate and nontraditional lending options to consider.
June—The sweeping health care reform legislation has significant financial ramifications for food and agriculture companies. We examine the impact of the legislation and review the critical calendar benchmarks you need to know.
May—Are you prepared for the FASB and IASB proposed sweeping changes in lease accounting? We examine the action steps you can begin implementing now to prepare for this critical balance sheet issue that will likely have significant impact on how companies are viewed from a financial perspective.
April—Are you struggling to raise capital in this tight credit market? Industrial development bonds are an underused capital-raising tool that companies should carefully examine as part of their growth strategy in today’s still uncertain economy.
February—Are you reaping the tax benefits of the new energy economy? Gain perspective on the myriad of federal and state tax incentives, credits and exemptions as well as an array of rebates, loan guarantees and grants that are currently available.
Articles
All in the Family: Succession Planning Requires a Team Approach to Cover All the Bases by Joanne Friedrick (Seafood Business, May 1, 2010; used with permission)
Despite the desire to keep a business in the family, most owners and their kin fail to plan properly to ensure a succession transition. Dan Gaffney, head of succession and transition planning at Moss Adams, weighs in on what it takes.
Reaping the Tax Benefits of the New Energy Economy by Natalya Griffith (NW Reports, Spring 2010; used with permission)
Gain perspective on the myriad of federal and state tax incentives, credits, and exemptions; as well as an array of rebates, loan guarantees, and grants that are currently available.
Preventing Fraud and Embezzlement by Jeff Dieleman (Good Fruit Grower, January 15, 2010; used with permission)
Discover the simple strategies you can employ to help protect your corporate assets from embezzlement and fraud. Real-world examples from the tree fruit industry are examined to show how theft could have been prevented.
Profitable Exports Can Mean Reduced Tax Rates—If You Have an IC-DISC
by Mark E. Christopher (NW Reports, Winter 2009; used with permission)
Domestic companies with profitable export sales should review the IC-DISC as a tool to compete in the challenging global economy. Domestic companies can realize a tax savings of up to 20 percent on their export sales with the IC-DISC.
Employee Fraud: Prevention Through Proaction
by Jeff Dieleman
(NW Reports, Summer 2009; used with permission)
It has been proven that the number of reported fraud cases increases during prolonged periods of economic difficulty. For unaware business owners, fraud becomes a matter of when, not if. Understanding and implementing these fundamental techniques can help increase your company's ability to prevent economic losses from employee fraud.
Recent Stimulus Provisions Can Help Sustain Your Food Processing Business
by Jeffrey L. Shilling (NW Reports, Spring 2009; used with permission)
One of the most important tenets of a sustainable business is cash control. Lowering your tax bill is an excellent way to exercise that control. Taking advantage of recently passed legislation and tax deferral strategies can provide significant opportunities to do just that.
Food Processing & Agriculture Contacts
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Bryan Powell
509-248-7750
