Insights & News

Three Strategies That Add Flexibility to Your Estate Plan

By Ellyn Cole | September 24, 2012

In recent years, estate planning has been complicated by uncertainty over the future of the federal…

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Understanding and Utilizing Financial Statements of Nonprofit Organizations

By John Britton | September 10, 2012

Financial statements provide a wealth of financial information about a nonprofit organization’s most recent month, quarter…

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Tax Court Denial of Charitable Deductions

By Elizabeth Boscacci | August 14, 2012

The Tax Court recently ruled that a married couple’s significant amount of charitable contributions were not…

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New Tax on Investment Income to Support Medicare

By Jacob Sheffield, CPA, MST | July 30, 2012

The recent Supreme Court ruling on the healthcare law upheld the Patient Protection and Affordable Care…

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IRS Audits Foreseeable for Ultra-Wealthy

By Bridget Foreman, CPA | July 19, 2012

The Internal Revenue Service (IRS) has ramped up its efforts in recent years by expanding its…

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Regulatory Changes to Pension Plans – Upcoming Deadlines

By Danna McGrew | June 27, 2012

In an effort to clarify the general ambiguity that looms over pension plans and fees paid…

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A Trust That Keeps on Giving

By BPW | June 5, 2012

With a properly executed estate plan, your wealth can be enjoyed by your children and even…

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Business Vehicle Depreciation Limits Released for 2012

By Jacob Sheffield, CPA, MST | May 29, 2012

The IRS recently released the updated version of allowable depreciation limits for business passenger vehicles and…

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Social Security Statements Available Online

By Elizabeth Boscacci | May 22, 2012

As of May 1, the Social Security Administration now provides workers, ages 18 and over, with…

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Key Provisions of the JOBS Act

By Tracey Solomon | April 23, 2012

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

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Planning a Successful CRM Project

By Stephen Korosy | April 4, 2012

“Plan the work and work the plan.” That’s what my grandfather always used to tell me.…

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Bridget Foreman Named Among Top 50 Women in Business

By BPW | March 26, 2012

Santa Barbara, CA – Partner Bridget Foreman was named one of the 2012 Top Women in Business…

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