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Ashley Sparks | Oct. 14, 2019

Wielding Benford’s Law to Find Fraud

Benford’s Law is a long-standing statistical precept that remains as relevant and widely accepted in fighting fraud as ever. By…

Ashley Sparks | Oct. 2, 2019

Typosquatters Profit From Common User Errors

The Web has opened plenty of new avenues for criminal behavior. For example, you may have heard of cybersquatting. Someone…

Tracy Stevens | Sep. 23, 2019

When Do Nonprofits Need to Register in Multiple States?

Many nonprofit organizations use fundraising methods that cross state boundaries. If your nonprofit is one of them, it may need…

Tom Margarit | Sep. 19, 2019

How to Research a Business Customer’s Creditworthiness

Extending credit to business customers can be an effective way to build goodwill and nurture long-term buyers. But if you…

Susan Bishop | Sep. 18, 2019

Higher Education Tax Credits

We all know the cost of college is expensive. The latest figures from the College Board show that the average…

John Csargo | Sep. 17, 2019

The Succession and Retirement Planning Puzzle

Succession and retirement planning is an interesting puzzle.  Everyone needs to plan for retirement. But as a business owner, you…

Ashley Sparks | Sep. 16, 2019

Three Methods of Uncovering Hidden Assets

Hidden assets can be an issue in a variety of contexts — from divorce to bankruptcy to fraud. An acrimonious…

John Csargo | Sep. 13, 2019

MN Tax Law Conformity Bill – What You Need to Know

The Minnesota Legislature recently passed a tax bill that conforms or partially conforms several Minnesota tax laws to changes made…

Becky Gibbs | Sep. 13, 2019

Nonprofit Borrowing – Finding a Lender May be Tough

Borrowing isn’t just for businesses. Many not-for-profits borrow money for major capital purchases, new program funding and even to manage…

Tom Hofstad | Sep. 13, 2019

Start Your Strategic Planning Early for Best Results

Time flies when you’re having fun — and running a business. Although it’s probably too early to start chilling a…

Susan Bishop | Sep. 10, 2019

Tax Issues in a Divorce Process

In addition to the difficult personal issues that divorce entails, several tax concerns need to be addressed to ensure that…

Becky Gibbs | Sep. 6, 2019

Adopting a Nonprofit Gift Acceptance Policy

When you receive a personal gift from a friend or family member — even if it’s not something you particularly…

Ashley Sparks | Sep. 3, 2019

Understanding the Fraud Triangle

Fraud experts have long suggested that the presence of three conditions, known as the “fraud triangle,” greatly increases the likelihood…

Larry Davidson | Aug. 29, 2019

Real Estate Entities – GAAP or Income Tax Basis?

In reporting financial results for real estate companies, Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP) and the income tax basis of accounting…

John Csargo | Aug. 28, 2019

2019-2020 Tax Planning Guide

To help you identify strategies that might work for you in 2019, we’re pleased to present the 2019-2020 Tax Planning…

Elizabeth Wilcox | Aug. 27, 2019

Shedding Some Light on Business Credits for Solar Energy Property

We all know that solar energy can save you money on future energy costs. But did you also know that…