Articles & Publications

Every business with more than one owner needs a buy-sell agreement to handle voluntary and involuntary ownership transfers. A well-written buy-sell agreement will cover valuation considerations in addition to legal and tax matters. Buy-sell agreements should be put into. Read More >>

Business succession planning is one of the biggest concerns for business owners. While there are several options to consider, transferring ownership and control of the company to the next generation is one of the most common. A Family Limited. Read More >>

We are excited to announce that we have been recognized by INSIDE Public Accounting (IPA), based on the 2019 annual IPA Survey and Analysis of Firms, as a Top 200 Accounting Firm in the nation!   The IPA’s annual. Read More >>

We are excited to share that Melissa Dunham has been named a recipient of the 30 For the Future Award, presented by the Greater Akron Chamber. This program honors young professionals ages 25-39 who live and/or work in the. Read More >>

Back-to-school season has returned – and so has the Sales Tax Holiday! For the fifth consecutive year, The Ohio Department of Taxation has announced the return of the sales tax holiday to help reduce the back-to-school blow to your. Read More >>

What’s Going On The Financial Accounting Standards Board (“FASB”) recently voted on a proposal to delay the effective dates for four significant standards related to accounting for leases, credit losses, derivatives and hedging, and long-duration insurance contracts. The proposal. Read More >>

On July 18, 2019, Ohio Governor Mike DeWine signed a new two-year state budget that includes lowering personal income taxes and retaining key business tax provisions. While the biennial budget period began July 1, 2019, most of the tax. Read More >>

Manufacturing owners have numerous questions around travel and entertainment expenses when attending trade shows, visiting with customers, meeting with suppliers, golf outings and other business trips. The rules and record-keeping can be a nightmare for the accounting team and. Read More >>

In June, 15 thoughtfully-diverse college accounting students from across Ohio were invited to participate in our “Building My Future” Summer Leadership Program (SLP). Now in its fourth year, this exclusive program gives students a first-hand view into working at. Read More >>

As we celebrate our 60th anniversary, we’re also celebrating Keith Libman‘s 50-year work anniversary, which began with former firm Libman, Goldstine, Kopperman & Wolf before merging with BMF in 2014. Congratulations Keith! We are pleased to announce the following. Read More >>