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Dale Ruther Earn Prestigious CCIFP Designation

AKRON, OH – January 1, 2016 – Bober Markey Fedorovich (BMF), a top 20 regional CPA and advisory firm in Northeast Ohio, is pleased to announce that Dale A. Ruther, CPA, CIT, CDS has received the Certified Construction Industry Financial. Read More >>

Congress Passes Tax Extenders Bill; Business and Individual Provisions Reinstated

December 18, 2015 Congress has approved the long-awaited tax extenders bill and is now awaiting President Obama to sign the Protecting Americans from Tax Hikes Act of 2015 (“the Act”) into law. Most provisions of the Act are retroactive. Read More >>

What Did the Analyst Know — and When Did He Know It?

December 9, 2015 Valuation

A business valuation is an assessment of a company at a specific point in time. It reflects the circumstances and prospects of the company at a certain date. So what happens when those circumstances change, either for the better. Read More >>

Middle Market Companies Should Review Capitalization Policies Before Year End to Deduct More Property Costs in 2016

  The IRS recently issued Notice 2015-82 which increased the de minimis safe harbor amount for taxpayers without an applicable financial statement (AFS) from $500 to $2,500.Generally, an applicable financial statement would be one that is either required to. Read More >>

2015 Year End Tax Planning Tips

December 3, 2015 Tax Advisor

As we near the end of 2015, there are various strategic tax planning moves you may want to consider to minimize your 2015 and future tax liabilities. This letter is intended to provide some ideas for planning to consider. Read More >>

FASB Simplifies Balance Sheet Classification of Deferred Taxes; Debt Covenants May Be Affected

December 1, 2015 The FASB has issued a rather significant update to improve upon the balance sheet presentation of deferred taxes. Upon adoption, deferred tax assets or liabilities will be presented on one line item as non-current assets or. Read More >>

FASB Moving Forward with Finalizing Leasing Standards

It’s just about official! Leases are going to be on the balance sheet effective 2019 for public companies and 2020 for private companies. After a vote on Wednesday, November 11th, the Financial Accounting Standards Board (FASB) will finally publish,. Read More >>

Does My Benefit Plan Really Need an Audit?

November 4, 2015 Benefit Plans

Understanding the 80-120 Participant Rule When it comes to determining the size of your employee benefit plan, nothing seems to cause more confusion among plan sponsors than the so-called “80-120 Participant Rule.” In general, Department of Labor (DOL) regulations. Read More >>

Growth Strategies: Things to Consider When Evaluating an Acquisition

October 14, 2015 Construction

Analysts tell us the construction industry has been experiencing strong merger and acquisition (M&A) activity in the past year or so. According to one study, 2014 saw more than 218 major deals (deals worth more than $50 million) in. Read More >>

Financial Literacy: Does Your Board Really Know the Numbers?

October 13, 2015 Nonprofit

Nonprofit board members have a legal obligation to the organization’s fiscal health. Yet, many struggle to fulfill their fiduciary duties related to budgeting, finance and oversight. The culprit is often a fundamental disconnect between the nonprofit and for-profit worlds.. Read More >>