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CARES Act Update: Will You Adopt These 401(k) Changes into Your Plan?

June 29, 2020 By JAK + CO.

By Andy Knutson, CPA One of the many relief measures of the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security Act (CARES Act) was to loosen the rules surrounding 401(k) loans, withdrawals, and required minimum distributions (RMDs). If you’re an employer who offers a 401(k), you’re now faced with a decision: Should you adopt these changes into […]

Filed Under: Andy Knutson, Consulting, COVID-19 Tagged With: 401(k), business consulting, CARESact, COVID-19

Case Study: How a Construction Subcontractor Improved Profitability by Simply Bridging a Knowledge Gap

February 4, 2020 By JAK + CO.

Andrew F. Knutson

By Andy Knutson, CPA In 2017, we worked with a construction subcontractor that had struggled with profitability in recent years despite many project successes. The company’s bonding agent, who was concerned about the situation, had requested a reviewed financial statement and referred us to provide it. During our initial meeting with the owners and their […]

Filed Under: Accounting, Andy Knutson, Business Tax, Construction, Construction Accounting, Consulting Tagged With: Accounting, Business Management, Construction, Consulting, profitability

2018 Tax Filing Considerations for Contractors

February 18, 2019 By JAK + CO.

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For most contractors and construction-related businesses—particularly for those structured as pass-through entities—the 2018 tax season is anything but business as usual. With the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act (TCJA) on the books, there are several tax law changes that could impact your tax filing this year. Here are a few things to consider as you […]

Filed Under: Accounting, Andy Knutson, Business Tax, Construction, Construction Accounting Tagged With: business tax, Contractor

How to Choose the Right Bonding Agent for Your Company

July 25, 2018 By JAK + CO.

Construction CPA St. Paul - Accounting Audit Firm St. Paul

   By Andy Knutson, CPA In the commercial construction industry, it’s common practice for project owners (typically public entities) or general contractors to request a construction surety bond to protect against contractor or subcontractor default. To secure a construction surety bond, the first step is to contact a bonding agent. A bonding agent serves as […]

Filed Under: Accounting, Andy Knutson, Construction, Consulting

4 Telltale Signs of an Inadequate Accounting System

January 5, 2018 By JAK + CO.

4 Telltale Signs of an Inadequate Accounting System

By Andy Knutson, CPA As your business grows and evolves, you may change your space, equipment, and employees to keep up. But what about your accounting system? Although some companies may never outgrow a basic accounting system such as QuickBooks, others, particularly those in retail, manufacturing, and construction industries, may quickly find it lacking. This […]

Filed Under: Accounting, Andy Knutson, Business Tax, Consulting, Technology Solutions

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