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 […]
Why You Need a CPA on Your Team
By Kyle Sturgeon, CPA, MBA When you’re running a business, you can easily become lost in a laundry list of to-dos. This is especially true if you’re just getting started. There are tax forms to file, operating agreements to execute, and marketing plans to finalize, to name a few. But whether you’re in the startup […]
3 Things Every Business Owner Should Know About ESOPs
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 […]
CARES Act Update: Will You Adopt These 401(k) Changes into Your Plan?
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 […]
The Secret to Enhancing Profitability for Future Projects
By Ethan Cummings, CPA Even the most well-planned project can become chaotic. When this happens, it can feel like you’re getting pulled in a thousand different directions. One minute you’re answering a subcontractor’s question and the next you’re following up with the client. Tracking the job’s direct costs is probably the last thing on your […]