NonProfits-Improve the Effectiveness of your Boards
Well-intentioned, good people cover the landscape of nonprofit boards across the country and while some entities flourish, others seem to limp along, struggling to make cohesive strides. Is there a disconnect between the association leadership’s dreams and the board’s understanding of that vision? Take a moment to ponder the questions posed in this AICPA article …
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LA Sales Tax Regs Tightened
Beginning October 1, 2017, any business required to have a Louisiana sales tax certificate for resale or those wanting to contract with the state for services will need to be current with all tax filings with the state and current on all payments of taxes, penalties and interest. Don’t let this snag force your company …
Here’s Your Raise…Now Give it Back!
While many often rush to point at Louisiana for political clap traps, the Fed is continuing to model one of our most famous governors, Huey Long. Huey reportedly gave state workers a raise but it included a “deduct” an amount that you had to return to the governor as cash, thrown through the transom window …
Fraud-The Small Business Killer
While there are multiple way fraudsters can drain your precious resources, this Forbes article cites five solid steps you can take to shut the door on the underhanded both inside and outside your shop. For a deeper dive, let our Wegmann Dazet Consulting team take a look at your particular operations and design controls that …
Fools Rush In — Transaction Pitfalls
As the refrain from the old song goes, when it comes completing a transaction to sell a business, owners are often naive or downright foolish when it comes to preparing for the sale. Proper due diligence and preparing your business “story” is critical as you will read in the attached piece from BDO and it …
Thanks to Equifax
OK, we all know the cow is out of the barn as far as personal data goes. So, what can we expect as backlash from the bad guys (or girls)? A freeze on your credit info is certainly a good start but understand that this will not keep them from trying other ways to scam …
Selling Your Company…It’s Just Another Transaction. WRONG!
The traps and pitfalls in a company sale and the horror stories about the failures of the naive are innumerable. How do you, as the bible says, gird your loins to prepare for such an event? Expert advise is the best place to start and we would be happy to kick start that for you …
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