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R&D Credits for Small Manufacturers

Many manufacturers take advantage of the federal income tax credit for increasing research activities, more commonly referred to as the “R&D credit.” Enacted back in 1981, the R&D credit was […]

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TCJA and 2019 Tax Law Issues

By Miranda Aavatsmark Make no mistake, Congress did not come together and pass any new tax laws or make other changes to the existing tax laws in 2019. Although there […]

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Manufacturing Labor Shortage

By Kris Morgan, Senior Manager Being a long-time business partner in the manufacturing community, I’m more than just an advocate for manufacturing. I spent many hours working on plant floors […]

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Be “Sale Ready” and Maximize Value

Business owners devote their lives to the successful growth of their companies and what is likely the most significant asset to support their retirement. Yet, in the final stages of […]

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New Lease Accounting Standard Deferral

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 […]

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A Conversation on Revenue Recognition (ASC 606)

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 […]

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SBA 7(a) quality of earnings requirement

SBA 7(a) Acquisitions: Preparing for New Quality of Earnings Requirements

By Alex Fritz, CPA, Director at Blue & Co., and President at One 2800 Capital Advisors, and Harsh Desai, Totl Manager For borrowers, lenders, and advisors involved in SBA-backed lending […]

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Building a Stronger IT Foundation for Your Nonprofit

By Karen Dringenburg, CPA, Audit Manager at Blue & Co. Your not-for-profit’s IT environment plays an important role in protecting donor information, financial data, and the systems that support your […]

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nonprofit IT policies

Is Your Nonprofit’s IT Environment Really Secure? 7 Policy Essentials You Can’t Afford to Ignore

By Karen Dringenburg, CPA, Audit Manager at Blue & Co. The IT environment is constantly evolving, and not-for-profit organizations face unique challenges in keeping pace. While your primary focus is […]

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