Category: Manufacturing

< Back to Thought Leadership

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 […]

Read More

Good News for the Craft Beverage Industry

A recently proposed bill could make the Craft Beverage Modernization and Tax Reform Act of 2017 permanent. Senators Roy Blunt (R-Mo.) and Ron Wyden (D-Ore.) had good news for the craft […]

Read More

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 […]

Read More

Save Money While Making Vendor Payments

Many manufacturing companies pay vendors with ACH payments. This process often involves entering the vendor bill and payment information in the accounting software package and then entering the payment at […]

Read More

Blockchain Applications In Manufacturing

The most common use of blockchain today is for the variety of crypto-currencies in circulation around the world, including Bitcoin. However, several industries have begun to look at how blockchain […]

Read More

Inventory management strategies for manufacturers

Balancing Cash Flow and Customer Demand: Key Inventory Management Strategies for Manufacturers

By Tyler Irvine, CPA, Senior Accountant at Blue & Co. Effective inventory management is the backbone of any successful manufacturing or distribution business. It is about much more than just […]

Learn More
Not-for-profit financial statements

Beyond the Balances: What Your Not-for-Profit Financial Statements Are Really Telling You

By Luke Pierce, CPA, Senior Manager at Blue & Co. Leaders in the not-for-profit sector are often required to oversee and understand all parts of their organization. For the many […]

Learn More
Bonus depreciation for thoroughbred owners

100% Bonus Depreciation: Finding the Right Tax Strategy for Your Thoroughbred Operation

By Heather Sunseri, CPA, Senior Manager at Blue & Co. For thoroughbred owners and breeders, tax strategy can be just as important as bloodlines and training decisions. And when President […]

Learn More