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CPE 7b 1  54c00424e4707

September 6, 2018 

Blockchain Technology for Your Finance Function

Blockchain-based technology is revolutionizing business practices as we know them. The finance function is no exception. Join us to learn more about what blockchain is and how it may transform areas from accounting and financial reporting to improving decision-making across the business. o   Cost: FREE o   Date and Time: Thursday, September 13, 2018; 1:00-2:00 p.m....…

CPE 7b 1  54c00424e4707

September 6, 2018 

Where Do We Go From Here? Adopting a Next-Generation Digital Mindset

Now that you’ve learned how a digital-first mindset can improve business outcomes, how do you implement these best practices so you can lead your organization through a meaningful digital transformation? Join us for the concluding webinar in our Digital Transformation series as our BKD Technologies advisors discuss how to adopt a next-generation digital mindset and...…

CPE 7b 1  54c00424e4707

September 6, 2018 

State Income & Sales Tax Update for Manufacturers & Distributors

Join BKD’s Bob Johnson Jr. and Jim Pierzchalski for a 60-minute discussion covering updates and key considerations related to state income and sales tax. With recent state tax legislative updates in response to U.S. federal tax reform and the U.S. Supreme Court’s South Dakota v. Wayfair, Inc. decision, it’s important to understand how these issues—such as economic...…

CPE 7b 1  54c00424e4707

September 6, 2018 

How to Scale Your Practice to 7 Figures and Beyond

In this webinar Rick Solomon, CPA, CEO, and Coach to the accounting profession will share what the most successful firms are doing to earn more money, work less hours, and hand select only their ideal clients. During the webinar you’ll discover the key principles these wildly successful firms are using to consistently add $50,000 in...…

 Small Businesses Inventory

September 5, 2018 

Small Businesses Inventory

Managing inventory properly is a critical function for retail-based businesses, as well as for service-based businesses, like plumbers and electricians, who may sell products along with the services. This is because inventory costs reflect affect actual profit, and inventory in stock affects is considered an asset for balance sheet, business valuation and taxation purposes.

Isaac M. O'Bannon

 Client Accounting Services – What Is It, Really?

September 1, 2018 

Client Accounting Services – What Is It, Really?

Leaders in CPA firms across the country agree that Client Accounting Services (CAS) is an emerging, growing and profitable opportunity. In fact, it is one of the fastest growing new revenue segments of many Top 100 Firms, but it is relevant and ...

Jim Boomer

 7 Tips to Find and Prevent Payroll Fraud

August 30, 2018 

7 Tips to Find and Prevent Payroll Fraud

At first blush, payroll fraud might seem difficult to pull off – after all, shouldn’t it be obvious? But a well-hidden fraud is not obvious to most business owners. And, unfortunately, by the time most payroll frauds are discovered, months (or, years) ...

Tiffany Couch

Business Development Front one 1  5ae204721f515

August 29, 2018 

Why Your Firm’s Business Development Efforts Fail

Every firm needs to attract new clients and most firms in the country tend to have one partner who seems to have a natural gift of bringing in new clients. That person is your rainmaker. Everyone else at the firm maintains a client relationship and ...

Garrett Wagner

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August 28, 2018 

Costly Mistakes of a Sales Tax Audit

When a business owner receives a notice of routine audit, there are typically three responses: (1) panic, (2) non-responsiveness, or (3) careful planning. There are many effective and structured ways for your client to handle an audit.

Mary C. Thomas

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August 24, 2018 

More Amnesty in the Wake of the Wayfair Decision!

There always seems to be an amnesty program going on somewhere. We recently reported on an amnesty program in Texas and other states are jumping on the bandwagon as well. The recent Wayfair Supreme Court decision has shed light on the requirements to ...

Monika P. Miles

 The Intriguing World of IRS Interest Abatement

August 23, 2018 

The Intriguing World of IRS Interest Abatement

Unlike certain penalties, such as the Failure to File or Failure to Pay penalties, which can be abated due to reasonable cause, interest cannot be reduced or abated for reasonable cause. The abatement of interest is never permitted merely due to ...

Dave DuVal