We are pleased to announce several exciting leadership updates, effective at the beginning of the firm’s new fiscal year on June 1. Cohen & Co welcomes a new partner class of seven: Kelly Anzevino, Ryan Boylan, Dave Gonano, Lisa Long, Jeffrey McMichael, Jonathan Williamson and...
Read More** This blog was last updated 12/20/24 **A grant audit, also known as a compliance audit or program-specific audit, is a type of financial audit conducted on organizations that receive grants or funding from federal sources, such as government agencies. The purpose of a grant audit is to ensure...
Read MoreAs the critical Wayfair decision from 2018 continues to unfold in terms of its implications, sales and use tax audits have skyrocketed as states look to recapture critical revenues. If your business is selected for a sales and use tax audit, understanding the process will help you minimize any...
Read MoreEvery year in late spring, a few thousand M&A professionals, including private equity investors, investment bankers, strategic acquirers and operating partners, converge on the annual ACG DealMAX conference in Las Vegas. As the premier M&A event in the U.S., each year we send our own team...
Read MoreOn May 10, 2024, Tennessee Governor Bill Lee signed into law Senate Bill No. 2103, significantly changing the Tennessee franchise tax computation. Specifically, SB 2103 eliminates the Tennessee property measure, Schedule G, of the franchise tax effective for tax years ending on or after January 1...
Read MoreA constantly changing tax landscape — from the Marketplace Fairness Act and various uniformity projects, to Wayfair and the digital economy — continues to alter the course of business as usual when it comes to staying compliant with state and local taxes. The current environment has...
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Read MoreThe “call” for simplification has been answered! We’re talking, of course, about an amendment to FASB’s Accounting Standard Update (ASU), Compensation–Stock Compensation (Topic 718). The amendment clarifies and illustrates when it is appropriate to account for...
Read MoreThe early years of a startup are challenging as you navigate financing, hiring, development and managing operations. If state tax considerations are one of the last things on your business’ to-do list, you’re not alone. With the finite resources that come with starting a company from...
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