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FASB Releases New Guidance on Financial Instruments
New FASB guidance enhances the reporting model for financial instruments in hopes of making information more useful to financial statement users. FASB reporters should evaluate the potential impact and potential benefits of early adoption.
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How Wineries Classify and Track Trade Spending
Classifying trade spend costs can be confusing, especially in a three-tier system that the wine industry follows. We cover exceptions and some tips for wineries and their distributors.
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Not-for-Profit Reporting Series: Improvements for Net Asset Classifications
A FASB update will improve the financial reporting requirements of not-for-profit entities. We explain what this means for net asset reporting.
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Penalty Relief for Form 1098-T
IRS Announcement 2016-17 provides penalty relief for 2016 Form 1098-T, which eligible educational institutions are required to file by February 28, 2017.
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New Federal Tax Due Date Changes: Here’s What You Need to Know
New federal tax due date changes for the 2016 filing season will most significantly impact partnerships and corporations. More details in our Alert.
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IRS Issues Final Regulations for Program-Related Investments
Final regulations issued by the IRS on program-related investments provide amended guidance for private foundations. These changes were highly anticipated and make the process of investing easier.
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Section 501(c)4 Social Welfare Organizations Can No Longer Self-Declare Exempt Status
New and some existing 501(c)4 social welfare organizations can no longer self-declare exempt status using Form 990. An initial notification, user fee, and supporting information are now required.
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Uniform Guidance in Focus: Procurement
Organizations that receive federal funds must follow new processes for procurement under the uniform guidance. In this Insight, we cover the five procurement methods as well as best practices for implementing the guidance.
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April 30 Deadline for Washington State’s Required Annual Tax Incentive Surveys and Reports
Washington State requires companies that claimed certain state tax incentives to file annual reports or surveys each year. If you claimed any of these incentives in 2015, your survey or report is due April 30, 2016.
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Private Companies Can Benefit from Adopting Simplified Accounting Standards
Discover how simplified accounting standards can decrease the cost and complexity of certain reporting requirements for your private company.
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Employee Retention: Strategies that Growers Can Use to Keep Employees On Board
Discover how implementing three key employee engagement initiatives can positively impact a company’s employee retention rates.
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Transitioning Ownership of Your Health Care Organization
Follow these steps to help clarify your organization’s objectives and set the stage for a more successful M&A transaction process.
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Trump Administration Unveils New Tax Reform Plan to Lower Business Taxes and Simplify the Tax Code
The Trump administration’s new tax plan aims to simplify the tax code and reduce business taxes. Here’s what we know about it so far.
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Provide Input to GASB on Changes to the Governmental Fund Financial Statements Reporting Model
Provide input on alternative recognition approaches under review in the GASB’s reporting model project for governmental fund financial statements.
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GASB Issues Invitation to Comment on Financial Reporting Model and Final Guidance on Reporting for Fiduciary Activities
The GASB issued an invitation to comment for input on the financial reporting model used to prepare governmental financial statements.
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Final R&D Tax Credit Regulations Lift Eligibility Requirements for Software Development
Final regulations defining internal use software may allow more software development activities to qualify for the credit. Read the Alert.
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Taxpayers Can Revisit Application of Tangible Property Regulations on 2016 Returns
Taxpayers that haven’t fully implemented the final tangible property regulations into tax accounting procedures can use a waiver extension.
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Tips for Spending Business Dollars Wisely and Helping Your Company Operate More Effectively
Effectively spending your business’s money can provide true, long-term value and help your business operate more efficiently.
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Year-End Tax Reform, State and Local Tax Strategies, and R&D Tax Credits for Tech, Life Sciences, and Communications Companies
Our 2017 Q4 update covers potential tax reform changes, state and local tax strategies, applying for the R&D payroll tax credit, and more.
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Using Joint Interest and Revenue Audits to Identify Potential Cost Recovery Opportunities for Joint Ventures
Discover how oil and gas companies can use joint interest and revenue audits to identify potential cost recovery opportunities for joint ventures.
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