The One Big Beautiful Bill Act (OBBBA) will have widespread impact for almost every taxpayer. Visit our OBBBA Resource Center regularly for continuing updates and guidance on the tax impact of this legislation to you and your industry.
Learn 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...
Read MoreLearn the differences between Chapter 7 and Chapter 13 bankruptcy, as well as how to protect your assets prior to filing using irrevocable trusts.
Read MoreOne of the most difficult discussions between an audit firm and a client’s management team is often whether or not substantial doubt exists about the entity’s ability to be a “going concern.” In other words, will the company continue operating/meeting its obligations within one year after financial...
Read MoreKeeping the momentum of a record breaking 2023 — when the PCAOB was more active with standard setting and rulemaking than it had been over the past 10 years — the oversight body issued its second and third proposals of 2024 on April 9. PCAOB Release No. 2024-004, Firm and Engagement Metrics, and...
Read MoreUnderstand the basics about common trusts, including living, testamentary, simple and complex trusts.
Read MoreWhether this is the first time your real estate entity has needed a financial statement audit or review, or you have recently changed accounting firms after a long relationship, the thought of working through the audit or review process can create some stress, for sure. There are, however,...
Read MoreThe “call” for simplification has been answered! We’re talking, of course, about an amendment to FASB’s Accounting Standard Update (ASU), Compensation–Stock Compensation (Topic 718). The amendment clarifies and illustrates when it is appropriate to account for profits interests under Topic 718. If...
Read MoreThe early years of a startup are challenging as you navigate financing, hiring, development and managing operations. If state tax considerations are one of the last things on your business’ to-do list, you’re not alone. With the finite resources that come with starting a company from the ground up,...
Read MoreCohen & Co is pleased to share that Senior Adviser Randy Myeroff has been recognized by Cleveland Magazine as a member of the 2024 Cleveland 500 list. The 2024 Cleveland 500 profiles Northeast Ohio leaders from several different sectors, including business, education, entertainment, government...
Read MoreIt’s always important for companies to keep abreast of the revolving door of changes to state and local tax compliance. It’s critical not only to ensure they are keeping up and avoiding penalties, but also looking for any potential opportunities. Our recent webinar offered a multi-state income...
Read MoreNOTE: As BOI regulations continue to evolve, please see our BOI Reporting Resource Center for the most up-to-date reporting deadline information. A recent ruling in a federal district court has changed the Corporate Transparency Act’s (CTA) beneficial ownership information (BOI) reporting...
Read MoreIf your fund or portfolio company is considering acquiring a pass-through entity this year, such as an S Corporation, advance planning can be the key to help minimize purchase price adjustments due to a seller’s tax burden. In particular, recently created state elections for pass-through entities...
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