Insights by Author: Tracey Solomon

Your Year-End 401(k) Compliance Roadmap: A Strategic Planning Guide

December 30, 2025

As we approach year-end, many plan sponsors find themselves scrambling to meet 401(k) compliance deadlines. But successful retirement plan management isn’t about last-minute fixes—it’s about strategic, year-round planning that ensures your plan stays compliant while serving your employees’ best interests.

At Bartlett, Pringle & Wolf, we’ve guided countless Santa Barbara and Central Coast businesses through the complexities of 401(k) compliance for over seven decades. Here’s your roadmap to year-end success and how to build a sustainable compliance framework.

New Benefit Plan Auditing Standards Effective Date Extended

February 17, 2021

Another pandemic-powered delay is pushing the effective date back for new standards related to audits of…

SBA Stimulus Funding May Prompt Single Audit

June 20, 2020

In a rapid emergency response to the global pandemic, the federal government rolled out the Coronavirus…

Effective Fixed Asset Management

December 20, 2016

Fixed asset management is not something that companies generally have at the top of their priority…

Converged Standard on Revenue Recognition Released by FASB and IASB

June 24, 2014

After many years of collaboration, the Financial Accounting Standards Board (FASB) and the International Accounting Standards…

Proposed Changes to U.S. GAAP Could Reduce Burden on Private Companies

June 7, 2013

The Private Company Council (PCC) was established last year by the Financial Accounting Foundation (FAF) to…

Key Provisions of the JOBS Act

April 23, 2012

On April 5, President Obama signed into law the Jumpstart Our Business Startups Act (JOBS Act),…

Recent Developments in Private Company Financial Reporting

November 28, 2011

Over the last six years the topic of private company financial reporting and the need for…

Retirement Plan Options for Self-Employed Business Owners

Owning your own business gives you a great deal of freedom to make your own choices. ...
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5 New Updates on Economic Impact Payments

New information continues to unfold as Congress provides clarity on several aspects of the economic impact ...
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How To Use a CPA as an Expert Witness

A CPA may be called upon as an expert witness to render a professional opinion, whether ...
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10 Ways to Improve Your Cash Flow

Cash flow is king. It is the lifeblood of any business. Often referred to as “working ...
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Tips for a Quicker End to Your Mortgage

If you're serious about paying off your mortgage quickly, realize that every dollar you add to ...
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Can I Claim a Home Office Deduction During COVID?

Many of us have rearranged, redecorated, or reimagined our homes to convert them into office spaces ...
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Annuities: Know the Pros and Cons

Some love annuities, some hate them, but there's no denying that many find them useful, and ...
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Is It Time to Move Off of QuickBooks?

QuickBooks is an excellent and cost-effective solution for small businesses, maybe even midsize businesses. But your ...
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When is My Capital Gains Rate 0%?

With a tax planning opportunity for just about everything, seeking to pay 0% on capital gains ...
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Tax Considerations for Today’s Mergers & Acquisitions

In the midst of continued uncertainty oscillating in the global market, opportunities emerge in times of ...
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SBA Stimulus Funding May Prompt Single Audit

In a rapid emergency response to the global pandemic, the federal government rolled out the Coronavirus ...
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FASB Grants Delay for Revenue Recognition and Leases Standard

In a recent and welcomed move, the Financial Accounting Standards Board (FASB) approved a one-year deferment ...
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