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Learn MoreIn our recent post on M&A integration strategies, we defined two approaches for a potential M&A integration: building a holding company versus fully integrating an acquisition. Now we will examine how an acquisition can be a catalyst to reimagine your organizational design and create enterprise...
Read MoreThe commercial real estate market has been steadily making improvements since the 2008 financial crisis. While traditional financing is readily available, seller financing may be another viable option for many investors. In seller-financed transactions, the seller generally gives the buyer a...
Read MoreWhen an exempt organization such as a 501(c)(3) generates income unrelated to the core purpose of the organization — whether knowingly or unknowingly — the not-for-profit may face unexpected taxes on that income. Below are six areas that could generate unrelated business income and leave...
Read MoreOn April 17, 2019, the Department of Treasury issued the second set of proposed regulations regarding the Qualified Opportunity (QO) Zone Program. This long-awaited guidance further clarifies how to comply with the program and how to make it over some of the hurdles associated with structuring...
Read MoreThe IRS and the U.S. Department of the Treasury released round two of proposed regulations surrounding the Qualified Opportunity (QO) Zone Program today. The 169-pages of regulations address many areas, including: How businesses headquartered in designated QO Zones may benefit, The timeline...
Read MoreSelling a business is a complex endeavor. As advisors to business owners and shareholders of private companies, we have helped companies to navigate the process from beginning to end. We are excited to share those experiences and insights in this new series, “M&A Essentials.” The series will offer a...
Read MoreApril 3, 2019, marked two “firsts” for the SEC as they simultaneously released: A framework to help determine whether a digital asset offered in an initial coin offering (ICO) constitutes a securities offering and is therefore subject to U.S. securities laws; and A no-action letter clearing...
Read MoreAs noted in a prior post relating to critical steps in mastering an acquisition, a transaction’s deal thesis should drive the integration strategy. More and more companies lead with integration strategy as a way to identify targets and structure the pro forma financial models. While there are...
Read MoreDetermining the fair value of the assets listed on your company’s financial statements, or even a portion of them, is not an easy task. It often leads to ethical dilemmas because of the significant professional judgment required. This is particularly true when valuing investments that are not...
Read MoreMany organizations, particularly in the purchasing department, find it difficult to clearly see, manage and optimize spend across the organization due to decentralized procurement processes, disparate systems and fragmented data. But there’s good news. The growing trend of building integrated...
Read MoreOn March 21, 2019, the FASB issued Accounting Standards Update (ASU) 2019-03, Not-for-Profit Entities (Topic 958): Updating the Definition of Collections. This ASU specifically addresses the use of proceeds from sales of collections and related disclosures. Collections include groupings of art,...
Read MorePrior to the passage of the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act (TCJA) in late 2017, the future of the Historic Tax Credit (HTC) for rehabilitating historic buildings was questionable. The HTC — also known as the federal rehabilitation credit — survived and remains a valuable tool for developers, though it’s...
Read MoreOften, a discussion about robotic process automation (RPA) brings to mind images of robots on a manufacturing line or a Sci-Fi-style android. This makes the demo of an actual RPA “bot” a little anticlimactic. Where are the robots? RPA automation actually comes in the form of virtual software...
Read MoreThe Department of Treasury and the IRS have issued final regulations related to Regulated Investment Company (RIC) qualification testing for RICs invested in foreign corporations treated for U.S. federal income tax purposes as controlled foreign corporations (CFCs) or passive foreign investment...
Read MoreWhile cryptocurrencies have become a popular investment vehicle, there is still much ambiguity regarding how to treat the emerging asset class for tax purposes. Taxation of cryptocurrencies is complicated at any level, be it partnership, corporation or other. However, it's also important to...
Read MoreSignificantly behind the originally published timeframe, the second round of proposed regulations related to the Qualified Opportunity Zone program is currently under review at the Office of Information and Regulatory Affairs. The following issues still need to be addressed: The meaning...
Read MoreThere is an abundance of information surrounding the aggregation rules to determine whether or not a company is part of a controlled group, such as a parent-subsidiary group, brother-sister group or a combined group. The rules apply not only to corporations but also to partnerships and other forms...
Read MoreA new IRS requirement slated for tax years beginning in 2018 requires partnerships to track and report negative tax basis capital, as defined by the IRS, to its partners and the IRS — or face penalties. However, on March 7, 2019, the IRS issued Notice 2019-20, stating a partnership will not be...
Read MoreLiquidation basis of accounting is generally applicable to both private and public companies when liquidation is “imminent.” Investment companies regulated under the Investment Company Act of 1940 are specifically exempt, as they cannot legally change the way they measure their net asset value....
Read MoreThe AICPA’s Auditing Standards Board (ASB) is taking steps to enhance the consistency of financial reporting between public and private companies. A new omnibus auditing standard will cover standards on related parties, communications with audit committees, and consideration of fraud in a financial...
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