Timing counts: Reporting subsequent events
In today’s marketplace, conditions are ever-changing. By the time you issue year-end financial statements, you may be dealing with a major development that’s affecting your company’s performance. Which developments must be recognized or disclosed in your financials?
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Looking beyond the financials for clues to a business’s value
Valuing a business is like hunting for treasure. Your expert must dig into the subject company’s books and records for clues to unearth the answer.
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Eyes on related parties
Remember Enron? Doing business with so-called “related parties” may result in nepotism, sweetheart deals and skewed financial results. Here’s how auditors customize their procedures for related-party transactions.
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Manufacturers need to act soon to take advantage of 100% first-year bonus depreciation
Manufacturers have the option of taking a 100% first-year bonus depreciation deduction on qualified equipment placed into service this year. After 2022, the deduction is scheduled to begin to phase out over the next five years.
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Going private
Dell, H.J. Heinz, Dunkin’ and many other companies have delisted from the public markets in recent years. Is it time for your company to say goodbye to Wall Street?
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Rx for valuing a distressed business
Owners of struggling businesses may want to assess how much their operations are worth for many reasons, including M&A, estate planning, shareholder buyouts and bankruptcy. Here’s an overview of how valuation professionals treat these special circumstances.
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New audit committee survey reveals trends on risks, ESG reporting and more
What are the top concerns your organization is currently facing? This is just one of the questions audit committee members were asked in a recent survey about the audit process in 2021.
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Maintaining a healthy cash flow is critical for manufacturers
Cash flow is the lifeblood of any manufacturing business, so it’s critical to develop a strategy for managing and improving it.
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INTEL’S BENEFIT TO OHIO (AND OHIO MANUFACTURERS)
Part one in a mini-series examining the importance of Ohio's Intel project.
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Are you ready for the new disclosure requirements for government assistance?
Has your organization received any COVID-19 relief funds, tax incentives or other type of government assistance in recent years? If so, you may need to disclose the key details about the transaction in your 2022 financial statements.
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Don’t discount the key person discount
Many CEOs joined the “Great Resignation” in 2021. Unfortunately, some businesses will struggle without the continued involvement of a so-called “key person.” This is a major risk that must be factored into the valuation equation.
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Audit disclosures: Why the fine print is important
Audited financial statements contain footnotes that disclose a wealth of useful information. Too often, however, no one bothers to read them.
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