** This blog was last updated 12/20/24 **While a not-for-profit entity receiving federal funds is subject to what’s known as a Single Audit, a lesser known fact is that for-profit entities awarded federal grants also have an audit to prepare for, helping to ensure those funds are being used...
Read MoreWhile not-for-profits such as schools, housing agencies and local charitable organizations commonly receive federal grants in many capacities, these dollars are available to many types of entities, including for-profit entities. Often, grants are made to for-profit organizations from agencies...
Read MoreNOTE: As BOI regulations continue to evolve, please see our BOI Reporting Resource Center for the most up-to-date reporting deadline information. The beneficial ownership information reporting obligations under the federal Corporate Transparency Act require a reporting company to provide certain...
Read MoreOne of the most dreaded replies coming from a professional services provider is, “it depends.” Unfortunately, that’s truly the case when the issue involves the most optimal tax structure for your transaction. This is because, like most things in life, there are many variables...
Read MoreWe 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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