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I’ve been in BMF’s Audit Department since I graduated from Kent State University 4 years ago, now entering my 5th rotation of what we affectionately refer to as “busy season.” I enjoy long moonlight walks on the beach in. Read More >>

For those of you still in college, you’re probably asking yourself what is this “busy season” I keep hearing about? For our tax team, the busy season softly starts around the end of January and runs through to the. Read More >>

A lover of country music, spin class and taking her dogs to brew pubs (since now it’s allowed), Samantha is a charismatic blend of accounting professional and Northeast Ohio native – the ideal team member for a community-focused CPA. Read More >>

As seen in Crain’s Cleveland ACG Corporate Growth & M&A edition, January 2020 There are a myriad of diligence issues that can adversely impact purchase price and sometimes kill the deal. While there is no absolute on completely avoiding. Read More >>

For even the most well-intended and conscientious plan sponsor, the complex rules and regulations regarding retirement plans can result in the occasional error in administration or operation. Operational errors are made while carrying out the plan in accordance with. Read More >>

Averting another government shutdown, President Trump signed a $1.4 trillion spending package which will fund the government until September 30, 2020.  As part of the spending package, there are several tax provisions including an ‘extenders’ bill, the SECURE Act. Read More >>

With the 2017 Tax Cuts and Jobs Act (TCJA) changing the playing field in the tax realm, there are several approaches you may want to consider before year-end to help minimize your tax burden. Below are some of the. Read More >>

Ohio Senate Bill 26 Ohio Governor Mike DeWine signed Ohio Senate Bill 26 into law, which reflects several noteworthy tax changes. Repeals the lawyer and lobbyist exemption from claiming the business income deduction and preferential 3% tax rate. As. Read More >>

In July, the AICPA Auditing Standards Board (ASB) issued Statement on Auditing Standards (SAS) No. 136 – Forming an Opinion and Reporting on Financial Statements of Employee Benefit Plans Subject to ERISA. These new standards will go into effect. Read More >>

Online giving has grown considerably over the last several years. For nonprofits without the appropriate IT infrastructure and security policies, these increased online donations can also mean greater risk for cybercrimes. While all businesses are at risk for cyberattacks,. Read More >>