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  • Important Update on New Company Reporting Laws

    Posted Date September 1, 2024 Posted Time 12:00 pm Published in

    On Jan. 1, 2024, the U.S. government debuted the Corporate Transparency Act (CTA). This legislation established the requirement for the majority of private companies, both big and small, to file information with the Financial Crimes Enforcement Network (FinCEN). As with most new laws, the initial guidance and interpretations have been both challenged and questioned. In response, FinCEN recently turned out new FAQs, which we review below. Big Question First: To Report or Not Reporting is generally required by all private, for-profit entities. This includes corporations, LLCs, S-Corps, etc., whenever the company was created by filing a document with the office... View Article

  • Looking at the Expanded Accounting Equation

    Posted Date September 1, 2024 Posted Time 12:00 pm Published in

    Whether it’s a private equity transaction or an institutional or retail investor, analyzing a company’s financial statements is an important part of fundamental analysis. One important but basic way to analyze whether a company is worth investing in is through the expanded accounting equation. The most straightforward equation to analyze a business’ balance sheet is: Assets = Liabilities + Shareholder’s Equity However, there are more detailed equations that analysts can employ to more closely examine a company’s financial situation. One way to look at it is by more comprehensive equations that break down net income and the transactions related to... View Article

  • 7 Reasons You Need a Will

    Posted Date September 1, 2024 Posted Time 12:00 pm Published in

    Drafting a will is not something that people, for the most part, want to think about. But no one gets out of life alive. So if you want to have a say in what happens to your property and assets after you’re gone, a will is very smart idea. Here are a few specific reasons having a will makes good sense. Facilitates Probate First, a definition: Probate is the legal procedure your estate goes through after you pass. During this process, a court will start the process of distributing your estate to those you designate. When you have a will,... View Article

  • From Likes to Leads: Converting Social Media Analytics into Business Opportunities

    Posted Date September 1, 2024 Posted Time 12:00 pm Published in

    Social media has become a powerful tool for helping businesses reach their prospects and customers. Using social media, a business can connect with its audience, build brand awareness and drive sales. However, many struggle to convert social media engagement – likes, shares, comments and followers – into tangible business opportunities. Transforming these engagements into actionable leads and sales is where the real power of social media lies. To successfully unlock this potential, businesses must effectively use social media analytics. Understanding Social Media Analytics Social media analytics involves gathering and analyzing data from social media platforms to help make informed business... View Article

  • U.S. Flag Mandate, Combatting Deepfake Pornography and Legislative Priorities of the Vice President Nominees in 2024 Election

    Posted Date September 1, 2024 Posted Time 12:00 pm Published in

    All American Flag Act (S 1973) – Introduced by Sen. Sherrod Brown (D-OH) on June 14, 2023, this bill requires that all U.S. flags used by the Federal government be manufactured domestically. This includes all raw materials. One exception to this mandate is if flags cannot be produced of acceptable quality and quantity as needed at competitive market prices. The bill passed in the Senate on Nov. 2, 2023, in the House on July 22 and was signed into law by the president on July 30. Disrupt Explicit Forged Images and Non-Consensual Edits Act of 2024 (S 3696) – This bipartisan... View Article

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