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one big beautiful bill manufacturing

One Big Beautiful Bill Tax Provisions: Implications for the Manufacturing & Distribution Industries

By Ruben Ramirez, CPA/ABV/PFS, MSF, CEPA, Senior Manager at Blue & Co. The One Big Beautiful Bill (“OBBB”) brings sweeping changes to the U.S. tax code, with significant implications for […]

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automotive dealership valuation

Choosing the Right Metric: How to Accurately Value an Automotive Dealership

By Jonah Gjertson, Senior Consultant at Blue & Co. Starting Point Whether you are evaluating a dealership available for sale or one already in your portfolio, you may be wondering […]

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accounting for tariffs

Accounting for Tariffs: Inventory Implications and Strategic Considerations

By Patrick Brown, CPA, Director of Manufacturing Services at Blue & Co. Industries around the world, particularly those that rely on imported products, continue to face challenges related to tariffs. […]

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Blue and Co. Fall Automotive Update

By Jonah Gjertson, Senior Consultant at Blue & Co. Starting Point Recent tariff relief measures enacted by the Trump Administration mark a significant win for domestic automakers and suppliers, offering […]

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Indiana’s Rising Momentum in Automotive Dealership Transactions

By Jonah Gjertson, Senior Consultant at Blue & Co. Over the past five years, Indiana has emerged as a hot spot for retail automotive dealership transaction activity. Its ranking as […]

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automotive tariffs

The U.S. Retail Automotive Dealership Market in 2025: Navigating Tariffs and Transformation

By Jonah Gjertson, Senior Consultant at Blue & Co. Introduction The U.S. retail automotive dealership market in 2025 stands in uncertainty, shaped by a mixed bag of economic recovery, technological […]

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inventory valuation

Navigating Inventory Valuation Amid Market Challenges: Key Insights for Distilleries

By Philip Blakely, CPA, Manager at Blue & Co. Inventory Valuation and Impacts of Idle Capacity The beverage industry is navigating through challenging times, with increased aging barrels in the […]

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ASC 842

How the FASB’s Updates to ASC 842 Impact Manufacturing Companies

By Jordan Miller, CPA, Senior Manager at Blue & Co. The Financial Accounting Standards Board (FASB) recently issued Accounting Standards Update (ASU) 2023-01 to address challenges faced by private companies […]

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cost management strategies for manufacturers

Maximizing Profitability: Key Cost Management Strategies for Manufacturers

By Joe Nett, CPA, Manager at Blue & Co. LLC In today’s fast-paced manufacturing environment, managing costs efficiently is vital for staying competitive and driving long-term success. By adopting strategic […]

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quickbooks desktop discontinued

QuickBooks Desktop No Longer Available for New Subscriptions after July 2024

By Nancy Orben, CPA, Senior Manager at Blue & Co. Intuit has announced an official cutoff date for new purchases of QuickBooks Desktop. How does this effect you? If your […]

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overhead and standard costs

Monitoring Your Costs: A Guide to Overhead and Standard Costs

By Nancy Orben, CPA, Senior Manager at Blue & Co. Manufacturers typically incorporate overhead and labor costs into their bill of materials, regardless of the costing system used. It’s crucial […]

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credits and incentives

Support Your Growth Through State and Local Incentives

By Kevin Umberger, CPA, Senior Manager and Erin Waltman, CPA, Senior Staff at Blue & Co. Continued growth and expansion of your business can be supported by a variety of […]

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Blue & Co. Offers Expertise to Organizations Affected by QuickBooks Point of Sale Discontinuation

By Nancy Orben, CPA, Senior Manager, Laura Philpot, Senior Accountant, Business Services, and Lisa Totten, Senior Accounting Specialist at Blue & Co. Is your business feeling the impact of Intuit’s […]

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common control lease agreements exposure draft asc 842

Common Control Lease Arrangements: FASB’s Newly Issued Exposure Draft and Steps to Take Before Year-end

By Jennifer Miloszewski, CPA, Director at Blue & Co. Time is running out for privately-held companies to adopt the infamous new lease standard. Effective for year-end December 31, 2022, Accounting […]

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Vsimple and Hearn Construction Workflow Management Webinar

On-Demand Webinar: Vsimple Success Stories – Hearn Construction

Blue & Co. and Vsimple hosted a webinar on Tuesday, December 6, from 10:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. EST entitled Workflow Management: How Hearn Construction is Standardizing & Simplifying Their […]

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Webinars

one big beautiful bill manufacturing

One Big Beautiful Bill Tax Provisions: Implications for the Manufacturing & Distribution Industries

By Ruben Ramirez, CPA/ABV/PFS, MSF, CEPA, Senior Manager at Blue & Co. The One Big Beautiful Bill (“OBBB”) brings sweeping changes to the U.S. tax code, with significant implications for […]

Learn More
automotive dealership valuation

Choosing the Right Metric: How to Accurately Value an Automotive Dealership

By Jonah Gjertson, Senior Consultant at Blue & Co. Starting Point Whether you are evaluating a dealership available for sale or one already in your portfolio, you may be wondering […]

Learn More
accounting for tariffs

Accounting for Tariffs: Inventory Implications and Strategic Considerations

By Patrick Brown, CPA, Director of Manufacturing Services at Blue & Co. Industries around the world, particularly those that rely on imported products, continue to face challenges related to tariffs. […]

Learn More

Blue and Co. Fall Automotive Update

By Jonah Gjertson, Senior Consultant at Blue & Co. Starting Point Recent tariff relief measures enacted by the Trump Administration mark a significant win for domestic automakers and suppliers, offering […]

Learn More

Indiana’s Rising Momentum in Automotive Dealership Transactions

By Jonah Gjertson, Senior Consultant at Blue & Co. Over the past five years, Indiana has emerged as a hot spot for retail automotive dealership transaction activity. Its ranking as […]

Learn More
automotive tariffs

The U.S. Retail Automotive Dealership Market in 2025: Navigating Tariffs and Transformation

By Jonah Gjertson, Senior Consultant at Blue & Co. Introduction The U.S. retail automotive dealership market in 2025 stands in uncertainty, shaped by a mixed bag of economic recovery, technological […]

Learn More