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Claims Management: Quick Response Is Critical When Disputes Arise

July 21, 2015 Construction projects are, by their very nature, complex processes with many variables and numerous interested parties. In any such situation, misunderstandings and disputes are often inevitable. As business accelerates these days, disputed claims are also increasing.. Read More >>

BWC Transitions to Prospective Billing for Private Employers

July 17, 2015 The Ohio Bureau of Workers Compensation (BWC) is transitioning to a prospective billing cycle effective with the start of their new fiscal year July 1, 2015.  “Prospective billing” is an insurance industry standard practice that will. Read More >>

BMF partner Jim Bowen selected to Leadership Akron Class XXVII

July 13, 2015 Breaking News and Alerts BMF

Leadership Akron Selects Class XXVII Class to study community issues in Greater Akron AKRON, OH (June 29, 2010) – Leadership Akron has selected a class of 34 for the 2010/2011 program, including BMF tax partner James M. Bowen, who. Read More >>

Is Your Business Healthy?

As a business owner, your goal is to nurture and grow a successful company. But maybe your goal should be aiming for a successful and healthy company; because unfortunately, “successful” doesn’t always equal “healthy.” Yes, a successful business is. Read More >>

Steve Swann Receives M&A Advisor’s 40 Under 40 Emerging Leaders Award

AKRON, OHIO (May 26, 2015) – Bober Markey Fedorovich (BMF), a Top 20 Northeast Ohio CPA and advisory firm,  is proud to announce that Steve Swann, senior manager in the firm’s Transaction Advisory Group, was named a winner of. Read More >>

FASB Proposes Substantial Accounting Changes for Nonprofits

June 10, 2015 Nonprofit

On April 22, 2015, the Financial Account Standards Board (FASB) proposed changes to the financial reporting requirements for not-for-profit organizations (NFPs). The proposal is intended to improve the current requirements for net asset classification and the information presented in. Read More >>

BMF’s Commitment to Quality Demonstrates Significant Value as DOL Releases EBP Audit Quality Report

Our long-standing commitment to audit quality is more important than ever in light of the U.S. Department of Labor’s (DOL’s) recently issued Audit Quality Study. BMF been a member of the AICPA’s Employee Benefit Plan Audit Quality Center since. Read More >>

Best Practices: Keeping Tabs on Service Providers

Selecting competent service providers and advisors is one of a plan sponsor’s most important responsibilities. But the responsibility doesn’t end there — the Department of Labor specifically tasks fiduciaries with periodically monitoring the activities of each service organization to. Read More >>

Considerations When Working Across State Lines

April 24, 2015 Construction

As a contracting business grows, it’s likely that it will eventually begin pursuing work in a neighboring state. When this happens, there are a number of tax, licensing and permitting issues to consider. On the other hand, if your. Read More >>

Nonprofits and Leases: Understanding the Options (and Opportunities)

April 14, 2015 Nonprofit

When it comes to facilities, every nonprofit has to answer the question at one time or another: “Should we lease or buy?” Certainly, if a nonprofit has enough cash for the standard 30-35 percent down payment, buying a facility. Read More >>