Congratulations to Michael Kaplan on being honored by the Los Angeles Business Journal and celebrated as one of the most influential leaders in Los Angeles.
Cash hasn’t disappeared — but it’s no longer the preferred payment method for many customers. As electronic and digital options continue to expand, more businesses are evaluating how much they rely on physical currency. Rather than eliminating cash entirely, many are exploring a “cash-light” approach. Here’s a look at current payment trends and the practical […]
Congratulations to Nicky Lipset on her selection to serve on the Bay Area Council Board. In this role, she will help address key business challenges across the California San Francisco and South Bay regions, while supporting policy initiatives, regulatory reform, and important legislation.
Congratulations to Jun Wang, Kelly Pollard, and Michael Kaplan being named to Forbes’ America’s Best-in-State CPAs 2026 list.
Annuities have recently gained attention as an employee benefit because of changes in federal retirement law. But their use in workplace plans remains limited. The 68th Annual 401(k) Survey by the Plan Sponsor Council of America, published in late 2025, found that only 8.9% of respondents had an in-plan annuity for the 2024 plan year. […]
Financial statements provide the data to support prices in mergers and acquisitions (M&As). But are those reported results reliable and sustainable? After all, the value of a business is based on expected future earnings, not historical results. A quality of earnings (QoE) report prepared by a qualified business valuation professional provides critical insight into earnings, supports informed […]
Would you like your estate plan to support your favorite charity and leave a legacy for your family? Two trust types can be used together to help achieve those goals (one familiar and another you may not have heard of): a charitable remainder trust (CRT) and a wealth replacement trust (WRT). Let’s take a closer […]
Materiality is a core concept that shapes the entire financial reporting process. In simple terms, materiality helps determine which financial information is significant enough to influence decisions — and which details likely won’t affect the overall picture. Understanding how experienced certified public accountants (CPAs) evaluate materiality can help you prepare reliable financial reports and avoid […]
A new but temporary special depreciation allowance for qualified production property (QPP) was created by last year’s One Big Beautiful Bill Act (OBBBA). It’s available for certain manufacturing-related real property placed in service after July 4, 2025, and before January 1, 2031. Under previous law, taxpayers had to depreciate such property over a 39-year period. The OBBBA […]
A family limited partnership (FLP) allows you to manage and protect your wealth while gradually transferring it to your children or other heirs. Additional benefits include potential tax savings and protection from creditors. And you don’t have to own a business to have an FLP. FLPs in a nutshell To take advantage of an FLP, […]
When most people think about estate planning, they focus primarily on tangible assets, such as real estate, investments and personal property. However, in some cases, intellectual property (IP) can make up a substantial portion of an individual’s wealth. Proper planning can help ensure that these assets are preserved, accurately valued and transferred according to your […]
This recent CFO Brew article shared our expertise on how goodwill impairments can reveal when acquisitions fall short of expectations.