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February 07, 2020
In September 2019, the IRS released a draft 2019 Form 1065 and Schedule K-1 with their respective instructions, suggesting that partnership capital accounts would have to report on the tax […]
February 06, 2020
Robotic Process Automation, or RPA, is the use of software tools or modern-day programming languages to partially or fully automate human activities that are manual, rules-based, and repetitive. Below are […]
December 05, 2019
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 […]
November 06, 2019
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 […]
September 13, 2019
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 […]
September 10, 2019
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 […]
August 07, 2019
Our manufacturing clients use many different accounting and operation software packages. However, for those using QuickBooks, we want to point out some barcode features that have become available over the […]
July 26, 2019
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 […]
June 21, 2019
The topic is always in the news — a state or city offering a major corporation a generous package of incentives to relocate or even to keep their operations in […]
May 21, 2019
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 […]
April 11, 2019
The Internet of Things (IoT) has the opportunity to have a profound impact on the manufacturing sector for both large and small businesses. Whether it is monitoring operations on the factory […]
February 25, 2019
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 […]
February 11, 2019
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 […]
January 28, 2019
When the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act (“TCJA”) was passed in late 2017, there was a lot for manufacturers to be excited about. The return of bonus depreciation, a lowering […]
September 27, 2018
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 […]
Webinars
December 03, 2025
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 […]
December 03, 2025
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 […]
November 05, 2025
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. […]
November 03, 2025
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 […]
September 24, 2025
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 […]
August 22, 2025
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 […]
Resources
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