2022
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Protect your data – What’s your bank’s plan to counter ransomware attacks?
Winter 2022
Newsletter: Community Banking Advisor
Price: $225.00, Subscriber Price: $157.50
Word count: 513
Abstract: Cybersecurity continues to be a key risk that businesses face today, and banking is among the industries most affected by cyberattacks. This article points out that ransomware attacks, which have increased dramatically in the past couple of years, are particularly concerning, and explains some ways banks can protect themselves against the ransomware threat.
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Keeping branch banking profitable in the digital age
Winter 2022
Newsletter: Community Banking Advisor
Price: $225.00, Subscriber Price: $157.50
Word count: 661
Abstract: The COVID-19 pandemic has led to an increase in online banking. However, the transition to virtual banking was already well underway. This article notes that as community banks look to the future, they need to re-imagine branch banking for the digital age. It points out that direct banking at branches can still be vital to community banks’ financial health as long as they measure branch performance and correct as necessary.
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FinCEN’s national AML/CFT Priorities set the tone
Winter 2022
Newsletter: Community Banking Advisor
Price: $225.00, Subscriber Price: $157.50
Word count: 906
Abstract: In June 2021, the Financial Crimes Enforcement Network (FinCEN) issued its first set of government-wide priorities (the Priorities) for anti-money laundering and countering the financing of terrorism (AML/CFT). This article explains that FinCEN will soon issue regulations that instruct banks and other financial institutions on how to incorporate the Priorities into their risk-based AML/CFT programs. A sidebar discusses how the Priorities will affect community banking.
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Love, honor — and pay taxes – A closer look at the marriage penalty
February / March 2022
Newsletter: Focus
Price: $225.00, Subscriber Price: $157.50
Word count: 443
Abstract: The marriage penalty isn’t a specific provision in the Internal Revenue Code. But in certain circumstances, a married couple can end up paying more tax collectively than they would owe if they were each taxed as single filers. This article takes a look at how it works and how recent tax legislation has helped alleviate the penalty.
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Does it make sense to outsource your payroll?
February / March 2022
Newsletter: Focus
Price: $225.00, Subscriber Price: $157.50
Word count: 638
Abstract: Ensuring employees are paid on time and for the right amounts, while also complying with the myriad regulations that govern wages and employment taxes, is critical to any business. It’s also often time-consuming and complicated. Along with the many regulations that govern paying employees, you need to safeguard all employees’ confidential information. This article suggests that to make sure all the bases are covered, businesses might consider hiring a payroll service provider to capably take on these responsibilities.
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Staying on top of collections
February / March 2022
Newsletter: Focus
Price: $225.00, Subscriber Price: $157.50
Word count: 699
Abstract: It’s important for business owners to be aware of any red flags that prospective customers could be payment risks. And, if payment issues do arise, owners must act quickly to head off trouble. This article lists some warning signs of possible future collections problems to help business owners reduce risk when taking on new customers.
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It’s all in the family – Tax breaks that may benefit parents and children
February / March 2022
Newsletter: Focus
Price: $225.00, Subscriber Price: $157.50
Word count: 868
Abstract: Federal tax law already included many family-friendly provisions before some 2020 and 2021 legislation enhanced several tax breaks that benefit parents and children. With that in mind, this article offers some tax-saving opportunities taxpayers may be able to take advantage of on their 2021 income tax returns. A sidebar discusses the tax implications of adopting a child in 2021.
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Nonmedical staff and external support can make all the difference
Winter 2022
Newsletter: Rx for Practice Management / Practice Management Advisor
Price: $225.00, Subscriber Price: $157.50
Word count: 419
Abstract: Nonmedical staff members and external support providers play integral roles in many practices’ operations. They can make all the difference in quality of care and profitability. This article explains some of these staff roles and how they can improve a medical practice’s patient interaction and financial stability over time.
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How to handle a problem employee – Options to consider before conflict arises
Winter 2022
Newsletter: Rx for Practice Management / Practice Management Advisor
Price: $225.00, Subscriber Price: $157.50
Word count: 565
Abstract: It’s important for physician practices to ensure that the staff members they hire are both qualified for the position and fit well into their practices’ missions and cultures. Despite these efforts, it’s always possible to end up with a problem employee. This article suggests some ways to prevent this situation. It also explains strategies for dealing with employee problems if they do arise.
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What can you do about claim denials?
Winter 2022
Newsletter: Rx for Practice Management / Practice Management Advisor
Price: $225.00, Subscriber Price: $157.50
Word count: 599
Abstract: Among the most essential characteristics of a financially healthy medical practice is claim acceptance and timely payment. In the current volatile economy, it’s even more important for practices to ensure that their billing processes run smoothly and that they avoid bumps in the road caused by too many claim denials. This article provides some ways to increase claim acceptance.
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5 financial strategies to improve your practice’s profitability
Winter 2022
Newsletter: Rx for Practice Management / Practice Management Advisor
Price: $225.00, Subscriber Price: $157.50
Word count: 902
Abstract: The COVID-19 pandemic negatively affected many physicians’ practices in 2020 — and even into 2021. As medical practices begin to rebound, this is an especially good time for medical practices to evaluate their financial strategies to determine what’s still working and what needs to be improved. This article suggests some ways practices can improve profitability going forward, such as analyzing objective benchmarks and ensuring staff understands payer contracts. A sidebar offers some key benchmarks practices can use as metrics.
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How to avoid the federal cap on SALT deductions
Winter 2022
Newsletter: Management & Tax Concepts
Price: $225.00, Subscriber Price: $157.50
Word count: 394
Abstract: In 2017, the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act placed a $10,000 cap on deductions of state and local taxes (SALT), effective through 2025. This article points out that one strategy for circumventing the federal SALT cap is an entity-level state tax on pass-through entities (PTEs), such as partnerships, S corporations and LLCs. The article explains how the PTE taxes typically work in the states.
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Go electronic: Digitize your important documents
Winter 2022
Newsletter: Management & Tax Concepts
Price: $225.00, Subscriber Price: $157.50
Word count: 594
Abstract: In an age where nearly all facets of life are digitized, it may be time to consider electronic forms of document storage for both practical and environmental reasons. This article explains that if done properly, digital document storage can be a safe and efficient way to “keep” documents secure, even absent hard copies.
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What’s in your company’s financial statement?
Winter 2022
Newsletter: Management & Tax Concepts
Price: $225.00, Subscriber Price: $157.50
Word count: 581
Abstract: For a business owner, getting a handle on the company’s financial statement — including the balance sheet, income statement and statement of cash flows — can help ensure that any business decisions are based on sound financial information. This article explains how a deep dive into the financial statement can help a business owner determine whether there are money issues lurking that need to be addressed.
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Beware the five-year rule – Understanding Roth IRA withdrawals
Winter 2022
Newsletter: Management & Tax Concepts
Price: $225.00, Subscriber Price: $157.50
Word count: 902
Abstract: What makes Roth IRAs so appealing, primarily, is the ability to withdraw money from them tax-free. But to enjoy this benefit, there are a few rules individuals must follow, including the widely misunderstood “five-year rule.” This article explains the ins and outs of this rule. It also notes that care must be taken when withdrawing funds from a Roth IRA to avoid running afoul of the five-year rule and inadvertently triggering unexpected taxes or penalties.
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ASC 842 may affect your dealership’s ability to obtain financing
January / February 2022
Newsletter: Dealer Insights
Price: $225.00, Subscriber Price: $157.50
Word count: 411
Abstract: After several delays, including a postponement in 2020 due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the deadline for applying a new lease accounting standard adopted by the Financial Accounting Standards Board (FASB) nearly six years ago is finally here. This article explains how the new standard may affect dealerships.