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Resources For Audit Committees: The AICPA Audit Committee Toolkit for Not-for-Profit Organizations
Audit committees can take advantage of the Internet and find a wealth of resources to assist them in discharging their responsibilities. This Tool provides an overview of organizations and Web sites that contain topical resources for audit committee members to investigate.
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2009 American Recovery and Reinvestment Act
On November 19th, the McConnell & Jones Audit Team hosted a seminar focused on the compliance and reporting requirements associated with Stimulus Funded contracts, grants and loans. Specifically, the team focused on Section 1512 Requirements, Impacts to the Single Audit Process, and Importance of Data Quality. Download the full presentation here.
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| On August 12th McConnell & Jones LLP hosted a nonprofit seminar with GrowthForce LLC to discuss ways for nonprofit organizations to improve bookkeeping and accounting processes through the utilization of QuickBooks. Also, our tax experts discussed important changes to the IRS Form 990. Download the full presentation here. |
A quality audit will help protect the assets and the financial integrity of your employee benefit plan and ensure that the necessary funds will
be available to pay retirement, health, and other promised benefits to your employees. A quality audit also will help you...
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The 81st Texas Legislature convened on Jan. 13, 2009 and adjourned on June 1, 2009, but they clearly have not finished their business in the
capitol for the summer. The Governor has already indicated that he will be calling a special session...
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The recently enacted American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009 (the “Stimulus Act”) includes a number of new tax breaks, both large and small, and extends several existing tax breaks for businesses and individuals. Although some provisions are not as generous as originally hoped, there are still plenty of opportunities for individuals and businesses alike. Following are some highlights of the new legislation...
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One of the largest hurdles faced by business owners is staying on top of the numerous obligations to federal and state tax agencies. The Internal Revenue Service offers business owners a fair number of business tax deductions...
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One of the largest hurdles faced by business owners is staying on top of the numerous obligations to federal and state tax agencies. While effective tax planning takes place year-round, it becomes especially important at...
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In the wake of Hurricane Ike, many people are faced with concerns about the
fiscal impact that this devastating disaster will play in their personal and business
financial affairs.
McConnell & Jones has prepared a Recovery Resource Guide to help you regain
a sense of financial balance by offering suggestions on steps to take immediately...
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Last summer the IRS issued new 403(b) regulations—these are the first changes that 403(b) plans have seen in more than 40 years. Is your plan ready for the scrutiny?
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The IRS’s new rules bring 403(b) plans closer to the standards set for typical 401(k) plans and result in significant changes for tax exempt organizations and their employees.
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It’s common knowledge that risk management is an operational cornerstone of the “big guys,” but what about the small businesses? Why should you care about risk management strategies?
Most small businesses are unpredictable...Read more... |
Considering a Change?
Almost every business owner or successful entrepreneur comes to the decision point of selling their business and turning their risk and responsibilities to someone else.
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Becoming Successful Takes Hard Work...Staying Successful Takes Planning
It used to be that if you had a good product and provided solid customer service, you could pretty much count on being successful.
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Using Life Insurance to
Meet Business and Personal Objectives...An Affordable,Tax-efficient, And Often Overlooked Financial Strategy
As the owner of a business or professional practice, you know better than anyone that running your business seldom leaves you enough time to “take care of business” by addressing important financial planning questions such as...
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