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January 16, 2018 

Accounting Firm RubinBrown Acquires Goltermann & Associates

The combination will allow RubinBrown to grow its specialization in both entrepreneurial and wealth advisory services, integrating partners Greg and Joe Goltermann and their team into RubinBrown’s Clayton office. John F. Herber, Jr., CPA, CGMA, ...

 IRS Selects New Advisory Council Members

January 11, 2018 

IRS Selects New Advisory Council Members

The IRSAC, established in 1953, is an organized public forum for IRS officials and representatives of the public to discuss various issues in tax administration. The council provides the IRS Commissioner with relevant feedback, observations and ...

 E. Cohen & Company Adds Donald Keninitz CPA, CGMA as Principal

January 10, 2018 

E. Cohen & Company Adds Donald Keninitz CPA, CGMA as Principal

In his new role as principal, Keninitz will expand the firm's capability in Government Contractor Consulting and M&A Services. Keninitz has over 35 years of experience in accounting, auditing and consulting, and adds deeper resources and expanded ...

 Study Shows Key Concerns of Corporate Directors in 2018

January 5, 2018 

Study Shows Key Concerns of Corporate Directors in 2018

Drawing on insights from the Center’s work and interactions with corporate directors and business leaders throughout the year, the BLC’s On the 2018 board agenda highlights six items for directors to keep front and center in the months ahead.

 Citrin Cooperman Acquires Schneider & Associates

January 3, 2018 

Citrin Cooperman Acquires Schneider & Associates

Citrin Cooperman announced today that Sandra Schneider and her staff of Schneider & Associates, LLC has joined the Bethesda, MD office of the firm as of January 1. Schneider, along with Director Julie Schoen, will continue to focus on sophisticated tax and estate planning for high net worth individuals and their families. “Our Bethesda office...…

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January 1, 2018 

2018 Tax Reform Law Doubles Child Tax Credit

The TCJA doubles increases the child tax credit (CTC) from $1,000 to $2,000 and raises the refundable portion of the CTC to $1,400. In addition, it authorizes a $500 nonrefundable credit for non-child dependents for taxpayers who don’t claim a CTC.

 5 New Members Appointed to FASB Not-for-Profit Advisory Committee

December 18, 2017 

5 New Members Appointed to FASB Not-for-Profit Advisory Committee

The NAC serves as a standing resource for the FASB. Its role is to obtain input from the not-for-profit sector on existing financial reporting guidance, current and proposed technical agenda projects, and longer term or pervasive financial reporting ...

 The 5 Biggest Mistakes People Make When Buying A Franchise

December 18, 2017 

The 5 Biggest Mistakes People Make When Buying A Franchise

Investing in a franchise is a major decision. While on the one hand you’re buying into a proven model, you have no evidence it will work in your town or in the location you choose. We spoke with Joel Libava, The Franchise King, who wrote ...