2017
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Business planning – It’s time to get moving on your 2017 goals
Winter 2017
Newsletter: Management & Tax Concepts
Price: $225.00, Subscriber Price: $157.50
Word count: 578
Abstract: The start of a new year is a great time for management teams to analyze how their companies performed in the previous year, relative to the goals and objectives set forth in their business plans. Based on this analysis, they can then set new goals and objectives. This article focuses on examining key performance indicators and setting objectives.
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Paying for LTC insurance with your life insurance policy
Winter 2017
Newsletter: Management & Tax Concepts
Price: $225.00, Subscriber Price: $157.50
Word count: 638
Abstract: At least 70% of people over the age of 65 will require some level of long-term care service, and that care can be very expensive. Long-term care insurance can be an effective way to protect a nest egg against this expense. This article explains the IRS rule about a partial or full exchange of a life insurance policy for a long-term care policy and the tax benefits.
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Cash vs. accrual accounting: Different ways to count your beans
Winter 2017
Newsletter: Management & Tax Concepts
Price: $225.00, Subscriber Price: $157.50
Word count: 864
Abstract: There are two accounting methods used by businesses to keep track of income and expenses — cash-basis accounting and accrual-basis accounting — and it’s critical to understand the differences between the two. This article contrasts the two methods and explains how the timing of company income and expenses factors in. A sidebar discusses congressional proposals to limit the use of cash-basis accounting.
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Valuation basics – What you need to know before transferring ownership
Winter 2017
Newsletter: Manufacturer
Price: $225.00, Subscriber Price: $157.50
Word count: 681
Abstract: A business valuation is important when deciding whether to transfer ownership to the next generation — or to sell the business to a third party and give the next generation the sales proceeds (or alternative investments purchased from those proceeds). This article describes business valuation methods and the current state of the M&A market.
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Use management letters to improve your business
Winter 2017
Newsletter: Manufacturer
Price: $225.00, Subscriber Price: $157.50
Word count: 435
Abstract: Audited financial statements typically come with a surprise bonus that business owners might not be aware of: the management letter. This article describes what’s required to be reported in the management letter, how a company can use it and the types of comments a CPA may voluntarily opt to report to demonstrate his or her commitment to the client’s success.
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Waste not, want not – Audit warehouse operations for inefficiencies
Winter 2017
Newsletter: Manufacturer
Price: $225.00, Subscriber Price: $157.50
Word count: 568
Abstract: Management can never be too busy to review how warehouses are laid out and how employees move around the space. Small adjustments can make a big difference in the bottom line. This article offers three steps toward more efficient warehouse management.
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Compensation packages: Finding the right fit
Winter 2017
Newsletter: Manufacturer
Price: $225.00, Subscriber Price: $157.50
Word count: 884
Abstract: Many manufacturers are struggling with attracting and retaining skilled workers and complying with government regulations, such as the Department of Labor’s overtime regulations and the shared-responsibility provisions of the Affordable Care Act. This article reveals surprising statistics about health insurance coverage by small businesses. It also provides compelling reasons to buck the trend to not offer health coverage and offers creative alternatives for controlling labor costs. A sidebar highlights the benefits of hiring veterans, including a temporary tax break.
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3 best practices for more effective budgeting
Winter 2017
Newsletter: Law Firm Management
Price: $225.00, Subscriber Price: $157.50
Word count: 401
Abstract: The budgeting process may seem tedious and time-consuming, but it’s important. A law firm’s budget is more than a financial document ¬— it’s a roadmap that demonstrates goals, sets expectations and benchmarks, and guides decision making on critical issues related to partner distributions, resource allocation, financing and more. This article explains three key budgeting best practices.
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What do Millennial lawyers want?
Winter 2017
Newsletter: Law Firm Management
Price: $225.00, Subscriber Price: $157.50
Word count: 576
Abstract: Millennial employees — generally defined as those born after 1980 — became the largest generation in the workplace in 2015, and now account for more than one-third of the U.S. workforce and as much as 21.5% of U.S. attorneys. As their predecessors move closer to retirement, Millennial attorneys are poised to play a critical role in the survival of law firms. This article reviews what experiences and expectations they bring to the workplace and ways to successfully recruit and retain these attorneys.
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Fraud prevention – It’s time to update your firm’s internal controls
Winter 2017
Newsletter: Law Firm Management
Price: $225.00, Subscriber Price: $157.50
Word count: 632
Abstract: Most lawyers know how big a problem occupational fraud is in corporate America. Yet a “not at my firm” attitude persists. This article explains the unique risks that law firms face and offers a number of specific internal controls firms should have. It also discusses educating employees regarding preventing and deterring fraud.
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Ramp up your referrals – How to take an active role in generating new business
Winter 2017
Newsletter: Law Firm Management
Price: $225.00, Subscriber Price: $157.50
Word count: 821
Abstract: Referrals are typically the leading producer of new business for law firms. In other words, referrals mean revenues. Coming as they do from third parties, referrals might seem to be out of your control, but you can actually take an active role in generating more referrals. This article highlights several steps in particular that can pay off when practiced regularly. A sidebar looks at ethics issues in regard to referrals.
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Reach for the stars – New CMS ratings system looks at multiple metrics
Winter 2017
Newsletter: Healthcare Management Advisor
Price: $225.00, Subscriber Price: $157.50
Word count: 424
Abstract: The Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services released the first of its Quality Star Ratings in July 2016, and many hospitals received the lowest rating. This brief article suggests that low-rated hospitals may be able to improve their standing by familiarizing themselves with the Overall Hospital Quality Star Rating system. The system makes it easier for consumers to compare hospitals and interpret complex quality information by summarizing data from 64 existing quality measures into a single rating.
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The new overtime rule: What it means for hospitals
Winter 2017
Newsletter: Healthcare Management Advisor
Price: $225.00, Subscriber Price: $157.50
Word count: 625
Abstract: With the new overtime rule issued by the U.S. Department of Labor in 2016, the number of employees who qualify for overtime pay under the Fair Labor Standards Act has expanded dramatically. This article explains the impact of the new rule on hospital staff. It also looks at the options hospitals have in determining how to best meet the compensation requirements while balancing budgetary constraints.
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Those amazing shrinking profit margins – 6 strategies for spotting trouble before it starts
Winter 2017
Newsletter: Healthcare Management Advisor
Price: $225.00, Subscriber Price: $157.50
Word count: 745
Abstract: In addition to changing federal regulations, increasingly competitive markets can cause hospital profit margins to shrink. This article lists six strategies for addressing potentially troublesome areas and keeping profit margins growing, including reducing readmissions, adding service lines and checking supply costs. The article suggests that hospitals need to ensure they are operating efficiently and profitably on every level.
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Could you lose your property tax exemption?
Winter 2017
Newsletter: Healthcare Management Advisor
Price: $225.00, Subscriber Price: $157.50
Word count: 769
Abstract: A recent ruling from the New Jersey Tax Court in AHS Hospital Corp. v. Town of Morristown provides a powerful example of how a hospital can lose its property tax exemption if it engages in certain financial practices. This article discusses the pertinent issues of the case and the court’s exemption analysis, noting that the analysis focused mainly on the hospital’s operations rather than the charitable benefits it provided the community. A sidebar looks at recent IRS guidance on how to determine whether executive compensation is reasonable. AHS Hospital Corp. v. Town of Morristown, No. 010900-2007, N.J. Tax Court, 2015
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Estate Planning Red Flag – Your trust owns S corporation stock
January / February 2017
Newsletter: Estate Planner
Price: $225.00, Subscriber Price: $157.50
Word count: 339
Abstract: S corporations must comply with several strict requirements or risk losing their tax-advantaged status. In an estate planning context, it’s critical that any trusts that own S corporation stock — or receive such stock through operation of an estate plan — be eligible shareholders. This brief article details four trust types that are eligible to be S corporation shareholders.