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Contractors: Watch out for occupational fraud
Fall 2023
Newsletter: Construction Industry Advisor
Price: $225.00, Subscriber Price: $157.50
Word count: 430
Abstract: Construction businesses can be afflicted by occupational fraud in various places, including in the office and on the jobsite. That’s why they need to be particularly diligent when it comes to looking for and reacting to schemes. This article looks at some data from the most recent report published by the Association of Certified Fraud Examiners (ACFE) to help contractors know where to look.
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Tired of HR hassles? Consider a PEO
Fall 2023
Newsletter: Construction Industry Advisor
Price: $225.00, Subscriber Price: $157.50
Word count: 538
Abstract: Sometimes the most difficult part of running a business is dealing with payroll, benefits and other such matters. Enter the professional employer organization (PEO). PEOs are outsourcing providers that can relieve construction businesses, as well as other types of companies, from the hassles of human resources. This article examines the advantages and risks of partnering with one.
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Joint ventures offer both revenue and risk
Fall 2023
Newsletter: Construction Industry Advisor
Price: $225.00, Subscriber Price: $157.50
Word count: 655
Abstract: They’re hardly new to the industry, but joint ventures remain a tricky move for any construction business that’s largely unfamiliar with the process and experience. A carefully chosen and well-executed joint venture can indeed be profitable, but there are significant risks to consider. This article explores why contractors typically opt for a joint venture and discusses some of the common challenges involved.
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Cash flow strategies for construction companies
Fall 2023
Newsletter: Construction Industry Advisor
Price: $225.00, Subscriber Price: $157.50
Word count: 941
Abstract: Construction businesses play a dangerous game in having to invest heavily in the means to complete projects well before they get paid. The situation elevates cash flow management to a mission-critical activity. This article discusses some sound strategies for improving cash flow, such as preparing forecasts and staying on top of receivables. A sidebar notes that, under the right circumstances, switching tax accounting methods may boost cash flow.
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Time to get serious about digital marketing
Fall 2023
Newsletter: Law Firm Management
Price: $225.00, Subscriber Price: $157.50
Word count: 407
Abstract: For many law firms, digital marketing remains an afterthought. But simply having a stagnant website, largely dormant blog and no social media presence won’t cut it, regardless of a firm’s size or specialty. This article highlights some best practices for law firms to consider.
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Is PTE tax attributable to a law firm? Understanding pass-through entity taxes
Fall 2023
Newsletter: Law Firm Management
Price: $225.00, Subscriber Price: $157.50
Word count: 552
Abstract: Law firms that elect pass-through entity (PTE) taxation at the entity level, rather than at the individual partner or member level, can run into some accounting difficulties. This article examines what firms need to know about PTE taxation and how to avoid trouble.
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Paying attention to payroll
Fall 2023
Newsletter: Law Firm Management
Price: $225.00, Subscriber Price: $157.50
Word count: 595
Abstract: Law firms might have added people to the payroll in the past year, or increased the amount of work they outsource to independent contractors. Hiring support staff, associates and partners and paying independent contractors can make payroll management — already a challenge for some firms — more difficult. This article presents some ways to keep payroll efficient and in compliance.
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Estate planning for attorneys – 5 tax-efficient tools to transfer personal wealth
Fall 2023
Newsletter: Law Firm Management
Price: $225.00, Subscriber Price: $157.50
Word count: 873
Abstract: The Tax Cuts and Jobs Act (TCJA) almost doubled the federal gift and estate tax exemptions. But the increased exemptions are scheduled to sunset after 2025. This article provides some tax-efficient methods that attorneys may want to consider for transferring their wealth. A brief sidebar looks at how the SECURE Act changed rules for inherited IRAs, as well as changes under proposed IRS regulations.
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Bank Wire – Doing business with marijuana-related businesses: Handle with care
Fall 2023
Newsletter: Community Banking Advisor
Price: $225.00, Subscriber Price: $157.50
Word count: 451
Abstract: This brief summary of recent developments in banking discusses the risks and rewards for banks of doing business with marijuana-related businesses, explains new interagency guidance on managing third-party risk and warns banks to avoid engaging in “digital redlining.”
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How to manage commercial real estate risk in the post-pandemic era
Fall 2023
Newsletter: Community Banking Advisor
Price: $225.00, Subscriber Price: $157.50
Word count: 549
Abstract: Community banks, by their very nature, tend to have higher concentrations of commercial real estate (CRE) loans than larger institutions. This article explains that any concentration in certain types of loans, borrowers or collateral exposes banks to heightened risks, so banks need to be proactive in managing CRE concentration risk. It also points out that a confluence of recent trends has elevated CRE risks for many banks.
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Building your core deposits for the long term
Fall 2023
Newsletter: Community Banking Advisor
Price: $225.00, Subscriber Price: $157.50
Word count: 595
Abstract: Community banks need to stay at the top of their game to maintain both stability and profitability. This article points out that banks have many technological, regulatory and digital factors to consider in the effort to stay competitive. It notes that a key factor in that effort is to focus on growing core deposits and suggests several steps banks can take to attract and sustain deposits. These include recognizing the importance of branches and developing targeted services.
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Fraud in banks – Are you keeping occupational fraud under control?
Fall 2023
Newsletter: Community Banking Advisor
Price: $225.00, Subscriber Price: $157.50
Word count: 847
Abstract: According to the Association of Certified Fraud Examiners (ACFE), the banking and financial services industry consistently tops the list of industries most frequently affected by occupational fraud. Among other things, this article discusses several categories of occupational fraud as well as some common fraud schemes and detection methods. A brief sidebar summarizes the antifraud controls that were most effective in terms of reducing fraud losses and duration.
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Are you overlooking the implicit costs of your medical practice?
Fall 2023
Newsletter: Rx for Practice Management / Practice Management Advisor
Price: $225.00, Subscriber Price: $157.50
Word count: 476
Abstract: A medical practice incurs a wide variety of costs over time. This article suggests that to get a better handle on these costs and perhaps identify ways to lower them, it can be helpful to divide them into two broad groups: explicit, including rent, salaries and lease payments, and implicit, which are costs caused by inefficiency or operational problems within the practice. It notes that these categories can help practices identify, track and analyze every type of cost that they incur.
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Look to your current patients to grow your practice
Fall 2023
Newsletter: Rx for Practice Management / Practice Management Advisor
Price: $225.00, Subscriber Price: $157.50
Word count: 580
Abstract: Many medical practices focus their marketing efforts outward, trying to appeal to potential patients through a variety of strategies. But this article explains that a practice shouldn’t forget that current patients can be helpful as well. It points out that satisfied patients are often among the best sources of new business for medical practices. And practices that make every effort to ensure patients are happy with their care are more likely to retain them.
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The patient doesn’t always know best – How to “treat” medical misinformation
Fall 2023
Newsletter: Rx for Practice Management / Practice Management Advisor
Price: $225.00, Subscriber Price: $157.50
Word count: 723
Abstract: Medical misinformation has always been around. Historically, many people have relied on superstitions and folk remedies to address illnesses. Then came the internet and, with it, a never-ending array of dubious “health care” articles. This article offers some strategies for handling patients who come in with medical misinformation, including monitoring and identifying consistently cited sources of misinformation and directly addressing patient fears. It emphasizes the usefulness of patience and good communication skills in fighting medical misinformation.
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Building your medical practice’s brand
Fall 2023
Newsletter: Rx for Practice Management / Practice Management Advisor
Price: $225.00, Subscriber Price: $157.50
Word count: 877
Abstract: In the business world, buying decisions are greatly affected by the effectiveness of branding. Branding is about creating an emotional connection with customers and prospects, persuading them to feel good about supporting the company in question. This article points out that all of this also holds true for medical practices. A medical practice’s brand should differentiate the practice from competitors and instill a deep sense of trust in patients regarding the care they’ll receive. A sidebar lists four questions to help evaluate a brand’s effectiveness.