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Is Your Company a Good Candidate for an ESOP?

December 29, 2020 By JAK + CO.

 By Kyla Hansen, CPA, CVA An employee stock ownership plan (ESOP) can be a great way to transition your business and give back to your employees. But it’s not ideal for everyone. Before you move forward with an ESOP, it’s wise to do your homework and make sure it’s right for you. (This is partly […]

Filed Under: Accounting, Business Tax, ESOP, Kyla Hansen Tagged With: Business, business consulting, Business Management, Business Succession, internal controls, retirement

Mergers and Acquisitions: 5 Best Practices for ESOP Companies

November 17, 2020 By JAK + CO.

By Amy Crouzer, CPA Merging with or acquiring another company can be a way to achieve growth. A merger or acquisition can provide numerous benefits, including expanding your company’s product or service offering, geographic reach, and in-house talent, as well as achieving other strategic goals. But these transactions require careful consideration. This is especially true […]

Filed Under: Amy Crouzer, ESOP Tagged With: Business, Consulting, ESOP, M & A

3 Things Every Business Owner Should Know About ESOPs

July 20, 2020 By JAK + CO.

  By Logan Kalis, CPA When it’s time to transition your business, you have several options to consider. One that’s becoming more and more popular, especially for business owners who would like to give back to the employees who helped grow the company or would like to stay involved in the company, is to establish […]

Filed Under: Business Succession, Consulting, ESOP, Logan Kalis Tagged With: business consulting, Business Succession, ESOP

Could Transitioning to an ESOP Jeopardize Your Company’s Status as a Disadvantaged Business Enterprise (DBE) or Other Preferred-Status Certifications?

April 30, 2020 By JAK + CO.

By Amy Crouzer, CPA Preferred-status certifications, such as a minority-owned or women-owned business designations, are designed to increase economic opportunities for historically disadvantaged groups. Similarly, one of the many purposes of an employee stock ownership plan (ESOP) is to increase economic opportunities for working-class Americans by giving them the opportunity to own stock in a […]

Filed Under: Amy Crouzer, Business Tax, Construction, Construction Accounting, ESOP Tagged With: ESOP, minority owned business

You’re Ready to Establish an ESOP — Now What?

October 24, 2018 By JAK + CO.

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By Kyla Hansen, CPA, CVA The decision to establish an employee stock ownership plan, or an ESOP, should never be taken lightly. It’s important to not only understand if an ESOP is right for your business but also to determine if it’s even a viable option. If you’ve done your due diligence and are ready to […]

Filed Under: Accounting, Business Succession, Consulting, ESOP, Kyla Hansen

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