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After the Audit: An Overview of SAS 114 & SAS 115, Auditor’s Communication Letters
Independent financial statement audits are designed to provide assurance that the amounts reported in them are reasonably stated. An integral part of the audit process is an assessment of the…
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Understanding Business Travel Deductions
If you travel for business, you want to claim valid deductions, but the rules can be confusing. Following are just a few tax details business travelers should know. Business travel deductions…
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February 2023 Newsletter
An integral part of the audit process are letters to both governance and management communicating their findings.
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Arizona Sales & Use Taxes—Short-Term Rentals for Winter Events
The Arizona Department of Revenue (DOR) reminds taxpayers that short-term residential rentals are considered lodging rental stays for less than 30 days. The income from short-term rental stays is subject…
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New Law Ushers in Major Retirement Changes
There’s been buzz about new retirement plan provisions for weeks, and now they’re final, bringing about changes to various federal rules and adding flexibility for current and future retirees. The…
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The After-Effects of the CARES Act: Preparing for a Single Audit
While most of the financial relief benefits driven by the pandemic have expired, there are some after-effects to consider as we head into 2023. If your business received financial assistance…
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January 2023 Newsletter
Federal Acquisition Regulations (FAR) is the primary regulation used by federal agencies for acquisition of supplies and services.
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December 2022 Newsletter
The IRS makes inflation adjustments for each year, which affect a wide range of provisions. And this year, there are some new additions as well.
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Check Tampering Fraud in Small Businesses/Organizations
How one trusted employee defrauded a charity and how she got away with it for so long. If your small business or organization maintains a paper checkbook, whether you typically…
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Key Social Security Changes for New Year
According to the Social Security Administration, approximately 70 million Americans will see an 8.7 percent increase in their Social Security benefits and Supplemental Security Income (SSI) payments in 2023. On…
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How to Read a Not-For-Profit Tax Return (Even if you are not a tax professional) Part II
In a way, IRS Form 990 consists of two separate tax returns. The first is the “numbers” section (discussed in part I of this article) where organizations report their income and expenses for the year. In the second, organizations report how they comply with the many federal rules and regulations that govern the existence of…
Meet Jessica Nutbrown: Client Accounting Services Supervisor
Jessica Nutbrown is a Supervisor in our Client Accounting Services department and has been a member of the R&A team for four years. In her role, she supports a variety of clients with their accounting needs, helping them stay organized, informed, and confident in their financial operations. Her strong work ethic and approachable style make…
Top 10 Cybersecurity Practices Every Business Needs to Stay Ahead of Threats
As businesses become increasingly reliant on digital technologies to run their operations, cyber-related attacks have taken a quantum leap in both number and sophistication, threatening to derail continuity and create long-term impact. According to Microsoft’s Digital Defense Report, 600 million cyberattacks occur around the globe every day. A single breach can devastate not only a…
Are Nonprofits Exempt from Arizona Sales Tax?
One of the appeals of establishing a nonprofit organization is that these organizations are generally exempt from paying one or more types of tax. But just because an entity is exempt from one type of tax does not mean it is exempt from all taxes. In my work with Arizona nonprofit organizations, one common question…
Why More Businesses are Turning to Fractional CFO Services
For many small and mid-sized businesses (SMEs), hiring a full-time Chief Financial Officer (CFO) can often exceed operational needs or current budget realities, despite the clear value seasoned financial leaders bring to the table. Because of this, many businesses are turning to fractional CFO services as an alternative to capture the executive-level expertise without the…
Succession Planning is Vital – What You Need to Know
In 1977, Steve Jobs and Steve Wozniak incorporated Apple Computer, a company that would revolutionize technology and consumer electronics and have a profound impact on the music, film, and wireless industries. Apple went public in 1980, and by 1983, it was one of America’s top companies. In 2003, Jobs was diagnosed with a rare form…
How to Read a Not-For-Profit Tax Return (Even if you are not a tax professional) Part I
According to the Internal Revenue Service, there are approximately 1.5 million public charities and private foundations in the US. That’s a lot of good work being done! Public charities depend on donations from the general public to carry out their missions. With 1.5 million organizations to choose from, how do you decide which you want…