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September 6, 2018 

Emerging Partner: Readying Yourself for Firm Leadership

There may be an expectation that when you reach that senior manager level that you will magically have all of the right skills and knowledge to become a partner in a firm.  The problem tends to be that you have spent a lot of time growing technical skills and perhaps business development prowess, but knowing...…

CPE 7b 1  54c00424e4707

September 6, 2018 

Pass-through to C Corporation Conversion: Insights and Next Steps

In light of new federal tax legislation passed in 2017, many private company executives are considering whether to change their company’s structure from pass-through entity to a C corporation. What are important issues that could arise?  o   Cost: FREE o   Date and Time: Friday, September 14, 2018; 2:00-3:00 p.m. EDT o   Duration: 1 Hour o  ...…

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

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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