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Blue & Co.'s December 2020 Webinars | Free webinars | Financial services and consulting | PPP | Paycheck Protection Program Webinar | Manufacturing Webinars | Cybersecurity Webinars

Blue & Co. December 2020 Webinars

It’s webinar season at Blue & Co., LLC.! Check out all of our upcoming events for the week of December, 14. Monday, December 14 Panel Discussion Regarding Paycheck Protection Program […]

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Importance of Data in Industry 4.0 | Manufacturing | Industry 4.0

On-Demand Webinar: Importance of Data in Industry 4.0

Join Us! On Tuesday, December 15, Tom Skoog, Cybersecurity & Data Management Practice Leader, and Stephen Stringer, CPA, led a discussion on Industry 4.0 and how manufacturers can best collect, […]

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On Demand Webinar: Manufacturing Executive Roundtable with Indiana Manufacturers

Join Blue & Co. as we facilitate a town hall discussion with Indiana manufacturers featuring panelists who will be sharing how their organizations have been addressing the challenges and opportunities […]

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KAM Webinar

On Demand Webinar: Manufacturing Executive Roundtable with KAM

Join KAM and Blue & Co. as we facilitate a town hall discussion with Kentucky manufacturers. To get started, please complete this short, 10-minute survey about how your organization has […]

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Podcast: The Hidden Hazards of the South Dakota vs. Wayfair Case

Podcast: The Impact of South Dakota vs. Wayfair

Paul Roth, principal and State and Local Tax expert at Blue & Co., sat down with the Ohio CPA Society to discuss the impact of the South Dakota vs. Wayfair […]

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Ohio Manufacturing Executive Town Hall with Ohio Society of CPAs

Ohio Manufacturing Executive Town Hall Survey Report with Ohio Society of CPAs

Our manufacturing team partnered with the Ohio Society of CPAs (OSCPA) to facilitate a town hall discussion with Ohio manufacturers in June 2020. We asked participants to complete a survey […]

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5 Things Manufacturers Can Do To Remain Profitable During an Economic Downturn

5 Things Manufacturers Can Do To Remain Profitable During an Economic Downturn

With the current economic situation, some manufactures have had delays in production, reductions in orders, and temporary closures. Depending on the size of the company, you may have received a […]

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Deferral of Revenue Recognition and Leases

Deferral of Revenue Recognition and Leases

This article was originally published with updates to FASB updates on December 10, 2019 and was most recently updated on June 5th. It is being updated as new information becomes […]

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Managing Cash Flow Through Uncertainty

Managing Cash Flow Through Uncertainty

Cash flow management is a critical exercise during uncertain times like these and one that is top of mind for every business owner.  It involves managing every aspect of the […]

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Transfer Pricing and Economic Uncertainty

Transfer Pricing and Economic Uncertainty

Transfer Pricing, Generally Transfer pricing compliance applies to all U.S. companies having either a foreign subsidiary or a foreign parent company. IRS transfer pricing rules require that intercompany pricing between […]

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A Solution to Equity Deficits for ESOPs

A Solution to Equity Deficits for ESOPs

by Damien Strohmier, CPA, CCIFP Considering an ESOP (Employee Stock Ownership Plan) or have you just implemented an ESOP for owner succession? The technical application of accounting for this transaction […]

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Podcast: How Manufacturers can Fight Cyberattacks

Podcast: How Manufacturers can Fight Cyberattacks

Tom Skoog, principal and Cybersecurity and Data Management Leader at Blue & Co., sat down with the Ohio CPA Society to discuss cyber security in the manufacturing industry. Tom discussed […]

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Update: Distilleries Approved to Produce Hand Sanitizer

Update: Distilleries Approved to Produce Hand Sanitizer

You’ve heard it over and over, probably one hundred times in the last week alone. “Wash your hands” is the repeated message conveyed by the World Health Organization (WHO) and […]

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Things to Consider When Buying_Selling a Business

Things to Consider When Buying/Selling a Business

by Dustin Brown Buying or selling a business can be daunting. There are many items to consider such as 1) the structure of the transaction (e.g. stock or asset sale/purchase) […]

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Webinars

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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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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: 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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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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