Does your company hold or transact with crypto assets? If so, chances are you have encountered the complexities of accounting for and disclosing the nature of these assets. Since cryptocurrencies are such a novel asset class, it is no wonder the Financial Accounting Standards Board (FASB) has had...
Read MoreGenerally accepted accounting principles (GAAP) did not historically provide specific guidance on how to account for the formation of a joint venture. In response to diversity in practice, earlier this year FASB issued ASU 2023-05, Business Combinations – Joint Venture Formations (Subtopic...
Read MoreBuyers of companies have always performed financial due diligence to confirm the information used to value their acquisitions and to help identify risks, weaknesses and opportunities. However, in recent years, sellers have been increasingly conducting their own financial due diligence prior to...
Read MoreCohen & Company finalized the acquisition of Szymkowiak & Associates CPAs (Szymkowiak) and PEAR Consultants, LLC (PEAR), effective today. As a result of the transaction, Cohen & Company has expanded their services into Western New York for closely held and private equity-owned...
Read MoreWith interest rates and inflation both on the rise, tax planning is as important as ever for businesses. We’ve compiled some of the key areas that can help business decision makers and entrepreneurs alike manage cash flow for their enterprise, and stay up to date on prominent changes to tax...
Read MoreIf you have recently sold, are looking to sell or even considering an investment in C corporation stock in a small business, you may want to consider your eligibility for the benefits under Internal Revenue Code Section 1202. Section 1202 of the tax code allows taxpayers to exclude some or...
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Read MoreThis year our fall CPE conference took on a slightly different shape. We of course had technical-focused educational sessions on topics geared toward private companies, but we also had the opportunity to join our investment industry colleagues and clients for extended networking and some...
Read MoreSzymkowiak & Associates CPAs and PEAR Consultants, LLC are joining Cohen & Company, one of the top tax and accounting firms in the U.S.
Read MoreThe U.S. Court of Federal Claims recently determined that a U.S. couple living abroad could claim a foreign tax credit against the tax liability imposed by the net investment income (NII) tax. This is a significant decision for taxpayers living outside of the U.S., as it means those with foreign...
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