September 27, 2018
Is now the time to sell?
Consider the 4 P’s of a Successful Transition Process There’s a well-known saying, “A rising tide lifts all boats,” suggesting as improvements in the general economy occur so will the […]
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September 24, 2018
Decision Making for Companies with Multiple Owners
How do you handle success? Construction companies have been good at tightening their belts to survive the lean times. However, now that financial results for most companies have improved, these […]
Read MoreSeptember 24, 2018
Using Key Performance Indicators to Monitor and Benchmark Your Company’s Financial Results
With so much financial data at your fingertips, what are the key performance indicators (KPIs) that are most relevant in assessing your company’s financial situation? While one KPI alone cannot […]
Read MoreJuly 24, 2018
It’s Time To Take A Closer Look At Look-back
The Internal Revenue Service (IRS) estimates that 71% of taxpayers required to file and compute look-back do not. Construction is the most prevalent industry where look-back applies, and we want […]
Read MoreJune 15, 2018
Occupational Fraud: Red Flags For Your Company To Watch
Occupational fraud is an attack from within, perpetrated by a company’s own officers, directors, or employees and is believed to be the most common form of fraud. The Association of […]
Read MoreMay 20, 2018
5 Common Mistakes Contractors Make Using Quickbooks
Ever wonder why you have costs running through your revenue accounts or why your office manager’s wages are running through your direct labor account? Below is a list of common […]
Read MoreFebruary 23, 2018
Is your construction software working for you?
Many start-up contractors buy inexpensive and easy-to-use software to provide the information they need to meet their accounting and tax requirements. Unfortunately, they often do not consider that they should […]
Read MoreOctober 23, 2017
The New Revenue Recognition Guidance: Key Points To Consider
Update published on June 5, 2020: FASB issued Accounting Standards Update (ASU) 2020-05, Revenue from Contracts with Customers (ASC 606) and Leases (ASC 842) Effective Dates for Certain Entities, as part of […]
Read MoreAugust 21, 2017
Update: New Rules Being Discussed For Classification Of Debt
by Larry Steinberg, Senior Manager The Financial Accounting Standards Board is presently considering adoption of new rules regarding classification of debt, and these new rules could have a significant impact […]
Read MoreAugust 7, 2017
Daily vs. Hourly Equipment Rates: Which Should You Charge?
Are you a contractor that accounts for equipment costs? Are these costs charged to jobs? For equipment-intensive contractors, these are very important questions. If you do account for equipment costs, […]
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March 09, 2026
By Angela Crawford, CPA, Director at Blue & Co. Overview of Recent IRS Guidance on Group Exemptions The Internal Revenue Service (IRS) has held ongoing concerns about the administration of […]
March 05, 2026
By Jonah Gjertson, Senior Consultant at Blue & Co. Starting Point In 2025, retail automotive dealership groups navigated through macroeconomic uncertainty and tightening consumer affordability. The public retail automotive dealership […]
March 03, 2026
According to Medscape’s 2025 Physician Compensation Report, four specialties now average over $500,000 annually, with orthopedic surgery topping the list at $543,000. The report, based on responses from over 7,300 […]
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His session will focus on how ESOP-owned companies can strategically leverage M&A for growth and diversification — covering valuation dynamics, financing structures, and regulatory considerations unique to ESOPs.![]()
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