Bipartisan Budget Act of 2018: Excess Business Holdings [Newman’s Own Exception]
After weeks of intense Congressional negotiations, the Bipartisan Budget Act of 2018 (Act) was signed into law on February 9, 2018.
Bipartisan Budget Act of 2018: More Changes to Employee Benefits
The Bipartisan Budget Act of 2018 was signed on February 9, 2018. This agreement was needed to keep the government operating and avoid another government shutdown.
Bipartisan Budget Act: Extension of Certain Tax Provisions from December 31, 2016 to December 31, 2017
When the Bipartisan Budget Act of 2018 was signed by President Trump on February 9, 2018 not only was a complete government shut down avoided, but over 30 tax provisions (that expired as of December 31, 2016) were retroactively extended; in most cases to December 31, 2017.
Avoiding Project Runaways, Overruns and Failures: A Primer for Management
By Larry Baye, CMC, CISA and Mark Bednarz, CPA, CISA, CFE Whether your organization is a governmental entity, commercial business, professional or business […]
PKF Worldwide Tax Update 2018 Winter Edition
As a member of PKF International Ltd., a global network operating in 150 countries, we are pleased to bring you a worldwide compendium of recent changes and amendments in tax policies and regulations.
Cyber Roundup – February 2018
Back in the 1980s, in addition to fire and flood precautions, safeguarding company equipment and documents came down to a “key” to a door and/or to a file cabinet and maybe a “combination” to a safe or a vault. These days, the pervasiveness of technology-driven security cameras provides additional protection for us and our property.
SEC Definition of “Smaller Reporting Company” Expected in Fall of 2018
The Securities and Exchange (SEC) plans to finalize a rule in the fall of 2018 to revise the regulatory definition of “smaller reporting company” and let more companies submit filings with fewer disclosures.
Digital Assets: Cybersecurity Considerations in an Acquisition
In today’s business environment, almost all companies have become increasingly reliant on Information Technology systems and digital data in some way.
January 2018 M&A Survey Results
Well, the results of our annual M&A survey are in and there are some interesting things to note.
FASB Issues Practical Transition Guidance for Land Easements
The Financial Accounting Standards Board (FASB or Board) recently issued Accounting Standards Update (ASU) 2018-01—Leases (Topic 842): Land Easement Practical Expedient for Transition to Topic 842.
New Tax Law – New Estate Plan?
The President signed H. R. 1, The Tax Cuts and Jobs Act, into law on December 22, 2017.
Tax Reform: Impact on Retirement and Health and Welfare Plans
President Trump signed into law the “Act to Provide for Reconciliation Pursuant to Titles II and V of the Concurrent Resolution on the Budget for Fiscal Year 2018,” commonly referred to as the “Tax Cuts and Jobs Act” (TCJA).