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Incentivize Employees With Stock Appreciation Rights Instead of Equity

Incentivize Employees With Stock Appreciation Rights Instead of Equity

Many business owners want to incentivize and reward employees by tying their compensation to the company's performance. One way to do this is through stock options, but using stock appreciation rights might be a better solution.
U.S. inflation eases in December, supporting a moderation in Fed rate hikes

U.S. inflation eases in December, supporting a moderation in Fed rate hikes

Top-line inflation declined by 0.1% on the month in December and increased by 6.5% on an annual basis.
IRS releases fact sheet regarding residential energy credits

IRS releases fact sheet regarding residential energy credits

A recent IRS fact sheet explains tax credits for energy efficient home improvements residential energy property.
Key takeaways for employers under the SECURE 2.0 Act of 2022

Key takeaways for employers under the SECURE 2.0 Act of 2022

SECURE 2.0 Act significantly changes the tax rules governing qualified retirement plans and individual retirement accounts (IRAs).
FASB Proposes Changes to Lease Accounting Rules

FASB Proposes Changes to Lease Accounting Rules

The Financial Accounting Standards Board recently issued a proposed Accounting Standards Update for Leases (Topic 842). The update addresses related-party arrangements between entities under common control. This video provides an overview of the proposed changes.
FOMC preview: Policy rate to increase by 50 basis points

FOMC preview: Policy rate to increase by 50 basis points

Such an increase would follow a series of 75 basis-point increases and would lift the Fed’s policy rate to a range between 4.25% and 4.5%.
Schedule K-3 questions and answers to recently released instructions

Schedule K-3 questions and answers to recently released instructions

When Schedule K-3 instructions were released by the IRS, many pass-through entities feared compliance challenges. Here's how it played out.
Job openings and quits continue to moderate

Job openings and quits continue to moderate

There remained 1.7 job vacancies per unemployed worker, significantly higher than 2019's average of 1.2.
When To Outsource Your Accounting

When To Outsource Your Accounting

Thanks to the cloud and automation, outsourcing has never been a more viable option than it is today. Quite often, outsourcing can be more efficient and less expensive than hiring dedicated staff. In this video, we'll cover the benefits of outsourcing your accounting.
U.S. October CPI: Inflation still high, but relief on the horizon

U.S. October CPI: Inflation still high, but relief on the horizon

inflation is most likely approaching an inflection point where the central bank can begin considering a pause in its efforts to restore price stability.
Five Steps to Recognizing Revenue in Financials

Five Steps to Recognizing Revenue in Financials

The FASB and IASB have provided standards for properly recognizing revenue in your financials. Using a five step process, companies recognize revenue based on the value and timing of when control of the goods and services are transferred to the customer. Learn about the standards and how to properly recognize revenue for your company.
Fed raises its policy rate by 75 basis points as it prepares to slow pace of hikes

Fed raises its policy rate by 75 basis points as it prepares to slow pace of hikes

The Federal Reserve increased its policy rate by 75 basis points on Wednesday to a range between 3.75% and 4% as it hinted at slowing the pace of its hikes.
IRS makes statements on CARES Act Employee Retention Tax Credit risks

IRS makes statements on CARES Act Employee Retention Tax Credit risks

On Oct. 19, 2022 the IRS issued a news release warning employers to be wary of third parties who have ramped up campaigns to try and get employers to claim the CARES Act Employee Retention Tax Credit (ERTC) when they may not actually qualify.
What Is an S-Corp Election?

What Is an S-Corp Election?

Business owners often struggle with determining the optimal legal structure and tax treatment for their business. This video will explain an S-Corp tax election and how it may benefit you and your business.
IRS releases 2023 tax inflation adjustments

IRS releases 2023 tax inflation adjustments

IRS releases inflation adjustments for 2023. Inflation adjustments impact individual tax brackets and other various provisions of the Code.