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Learn MoreIn a somewhat unexpected ruling this past Wednesday, a Louisiana U.S. appeals court overturned in its entirety an SEC finalized rule adopted in August 2023. The rule, which amended the Investment Advisers Act of 1940, was intended to provide more protection to investors and transparency into...
Read MoreWe are pleased to announce several exciting leadership updates, effective at the beginning of the firm’s new fiscal year on June 1. Cohen & Co welcomes a new partner class of seven: Kelly Anzevino, Ryan Boylan, Dave Gonano, Lisa Long, Jeffrey McMichael, Jonathan Williamson and Stacey Wilson. We...
Read MoreCohen & Co is excited to announce Corey McLaughlin, formerly partner in charge of People & Culture, has been named chief operating officer for the firm as of June 1, 2024. In his new role, McLaughlin will have broad oversight of the firm’s assurance, tax and advisory service lines, as well as...
Read MoreThe Association for Accounting Marketing (AAM) has honored Cohen & Co with the “We AAM to Serve” award during its 2024 Marketing Achievement Awards, which were announced during its annual Summit in May. The “AAM to Serve” category honors the way AAM member firms give back, bring about change, and...
Read More** This blog was last updated 12/20/24 ** A grant audit, also known as a compliance audit or program-specific audit, is a type of financial audit conducted on organizations that receive grants or funding from federal sources, such as government agencies. The purpose of a grant audit is to ensure...
Read MoreTax equalization is one of the most tax-efficient strategies available to a regulated investment company (RIC). The strategy can reduce or even potentially eliminate a capital gain distribution requirement for your fund and your shareholders — yet not everyone uses it. While there are...
Read MoreAs the critical Wayfair decision from 2018 continues to unfold in terms of its implications, sales and use tax audits have skyrocketed as states look to recapture critical revenues. If your business is selected for a sales and use tax audit, understanding the process will help you minimize any...
Read MoreEvery year in late spring, a few thousand M&A professionals, including private equity investors, investment bankers, strategic acquirers and operating partners, converge on the annual ACG DealMAX conference in Las Vegas. As the premier M&A event in the U.S., each year we send our own team of M&A...
Read MoreOn May 10, 2024, Tennessee Governor Bill Lee signed into law Senate Bill No. 2103, significantly changing the Tennessee franchise tax computation. Specifically, SB 2103 eliminates the Tennessee property measure, Schedule G, of the franchise tax effective for tax years ending on or after January 1,...
Read MoreA constantly changing tax landscape — from the Marketplace Fairness Act and various uniformity projects, to Wayfair and the digital economy — continues to alter the course of business as usual when it comes to staying compliant with state and local taxes. The current environment has also led to...
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