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Find the Right Path Forward with KPIs
From the baseball field to the boardroom, statistical analysis has changed various industries nationwide. With proper preparation and guidance, business owners can have at their fingertips a wealth of stats-based insight into how their companies are performing — far beyond the bottom line on an income statement. The metrics in
Ensuring Peaceful Succession with a Buy-sell Agreement
A buy-sell agreement is a critical component of succession planning for many businesses. It sets the terms and conditions under which an owner’s business interest can be sold to another owner (or owners) should an unexpected tragedy or turn of events occurs. It also establishes the method for determining the
Dalby, Wendland & Co. Named a Top 300 Public Accounting Firm
Dalby, Wendland & Co., P.C., is honored to be recognized by INSIDE Public Accounting (IPA) as a Top 300 Public Accounting Firm for 2017. IPA 300 firms are ranked by U.S. net revenues and are compiled by analyzing more than 580 responses to IPA’s Survey and Analysis of Firms. Firm
Credit Loss Standard: The New CECL Model
A new accounting standard on credit losses goes into effect in 2020 for public companies and 2021 for private ones. It will result in earlier recognition of losses and expand the range of information considered in determining expected credit losses. Here’s how the new methodology differs from existing practice. Existing
How to Determine if You Need to Worry About Estate Taxes
Among the taxes that are being considered for repeal as part of tax reform legislation is the estate tax. This tax applies to transfers of wealth at death, hence why it’s commonly referred to as the “death tax.” Its sibling, the gift tax — also being considered for repeal —
A Refresher on the ACA’s Tax Penalty on Individuals Without Health Insurance
Now that Affordable Care Act (ACA) repeal and replacement efforts appear to have collapsed, at least for the time being, it’s a good time for a refresher on the tax penalty the ACA imposes on individuals who fail to have “minimum essential” health insurance coverage for any month of the
Close-up on Cutoffs for Reporting Revenues and Expenses
Under U.S. Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP), there are strict rules on when to recognize revenues and expenses. Here’s important information about end of period accounting “cutoffs” as companies start to adopt the new revenue recognition standard. Cutoff games How closely does your company follow the cutoff rules? The end
Powers of Attorney: Springing vs. Nonspringing
Estate planning typically focuses on what happens to your assets when you die. But it’s equally important (some might say more important) to have a plan for making critical financial and medical decisions if you’re unable to make those decisions yourself. That’s where the power of attorney (POA) comes in.
PATH Act: Will Congress Revive Expired Tax Breaks?
Most of the talk about possible tax legislation this year has focused on either wide-sweeping tax reform or taxes that are part of the Affordable Care Act. But there are a few other potential tax developments for individuals to keep an eye on. Back in December of 2015, Congress passed
Dalby, Wendland & Co., P.C., Announces Promotions
Dalby, Wendland & Co., P.C., is pleased to announce the following staff promotions: Michael B. West, CPA, to Principal Originally from Montrose, Mike graduated summa cum laude from Western State College in Gunnison. Since joining Dalby Wendland’s Glenwood Springs office in 2004, he has developed expertise in business and individual