Category: Small Business

Small Business

Podcast – BPB Knows M&A Transactions


Posted on December 19, 2024 by Fabio De Filippo

In this episode Director of Transaction Advisory Services Fabio De Filippo, CPA,  shares considerations for business owners who are planning to sell their companies and the steps they should take to get everything in order to maximize opportunities,

Navigating the Pass-Through-Entity Tax as a Workaround to the State and Local Tax Deduction Limit by Maxwell Jewell, CPA, MST


Posted on December 16, 2024 by Maxwell Jewell

Since the enactment of the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act (TCJA) in 2017, several states have proposed optional pass-through entity taxes (PTETs) to help their residents escape the law’s $10,000 limit on deductions for state and local taxes (SALT) payments on their personal income tax returns. However, because the PTET requirements can vary widely from […]

The Role of Forensic Accountants in Real Estate Litigation by Scott Bouchner, CMA, CVA, CFE, CIRA, and Fernando R. Diaz, MBA


Posted on December 11, 2024 by Scott Bouchner

Real estate litigation involving disputes over financial mismanagement, theft and fraud require detailed analysis of financial records using various techniques, tools, and computer software to uncover the facts and assist in a resolution. These reports and the expert testimony of forensic accountants are critical to helping attorneys build their cases. Financial malfeasance and fraud can […]

4 Essential Steps to Position Your Business for a Successful Sale Before Commencing the Sale Process by Fabio De Filippo, CPA


Posted on December 10, 2024 by Fabio De Filippo

The Federal Reserve Bank reduced interest rates by .50 percent in September 2024 and by a quarter point in November 2024, its first cuts since the start of the pandemic. These announcements may signal a new cycle of lower borrowing costs and a heightened appetite for mergers and acquisition (M&A) activity that had slowed considerably […]

UPDATED – Corporate Transparency Act Reporting Deadline Looms for Law Firms and Their Corporate Clients by Dan Hughes, CPA/CFF, CGMA, CVA


Posted on November 05, 2024 by Daniel Hughes

UPDATE – On December 3, 2024, a federal court in Texas ruled that the CTA is likely unconstitutional and prohibited its enforcement. As of this ruling, companies are no longer required to report by the end of the year.    This may change based on the government’s next steps. We will keep you apprised.    […]