Advisory

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January 10, 2017 

Ryan Acquires Clients of Nickel & Co. for Property Tax Practice

The acquisition strengthens the market leadership position of Ryan’s Commercial Property Tax practice in Oklahoma and adds a team of seasoned property tax professionals to the largest property tax group in North America. The acquisition also adds a ...

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January 5, 2017 

WeiserMazars LLP To Become Mazars USA LLP

The accounting, tax, advisory and business consulting firm WeiserMazars LLP has changed its name to “Mazars USA LLP” as of January 1, 2017. In 2010, WeiserMazars became an independent member firm of the Mazars Group with the intent to expand its U.S. ...

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January 2, 2017 

Brixey & Meyer Acquires Second Cincinnati Based CPA Firm

Doug Meyer, co-founder of Brixey & Meyer, said the firm’s plan is to continue its strong organic growth, combined with growing through strategic acquisitions. “The No.  1 attribute we look for is whether or not the firm meshes well with our existing culture.” In October 2015,  Brixey and Meyer acquired Lee Knose & Company, another Cincinnati area firm.  “Our goal with...…

 New Lease Accounting Standards Have Finance Depts Working Overtime

December 13, 2016 

New Lease Accounting Standards Have Finance Depts Working Overtime

In some sectors, respondents expect to spend considerably more time and effort on lease accounting implementation. These sectors include: automotive (77.1 percent); health plans (65.9 percent); health care providers (62.8 percent); industrial products ...

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December 13, 2016 

Is Your Technology Meeting Client Expectations?

Too many firms are stuck in the paper age; continuing to do things the way they always have. Beyond the aversion to change is the deep-rooted belief that if they don’t send out a tangible stack of paper, the client will question the value they ...

Jim Boomer

 Credit Karma to Offer Free Online Tax Preparation

December 12, 2016 

Credit Karma to Offer Free Online Tax Preparation

While other tax software makers have offered free federal tax filings since as early as 2003 for some individuals with lower income and generally non-complex situations, adding state income tax filing and even common tax credits or deductions could ...