Insights: Construction
Businesses, be prepared to champion the advantages of an HSA
With concerns about inflation in the news for months now, most business owners are keeping a close eye on costs. Although it can be difficult to control costs related to mission-critical functions such as overhead and materials, you might find some budge room in employee benefits. Many companies have lowered their benefits costs by offering…
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5 valuation terms that every business owner should know
As a business owner, you’ll likely need to have your company appraised at some point. An appraisal is essential in the event of a business sale, merger or acquisition. It’s also important when creating or updating a buy-sell agreement or doing estate planning. You can even use a business valuation to help kickstart or support…
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The tax advantages of hiring your child this summer
Summer is around the corner so you may be thinking about hiring young people at your small business. At the same time, you may have children looking to earn extra spending money. You can save family income and payroll taxes by putting your child on the payroll. It’s a win-win! Here are four tax advantages.…
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3 ways your business can uncover cost cuts
Every business wants to find them, but they sure don’t make it easy. We’re talking about cost cuts: clear and substantial ways to lower expenses, thereby strengthening cash flow and giving you a better shot at strong profitability.
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Building Your Succession Plan – What to Consider
By: Chris S. Lambert CPA, CGMA, CCIFP The decision to sell your company is one of your most significant financial decisions you will make. You have likely spent years weighing the pros and cons, not to mention working through the emotions of letting go of your life’s work. Exiting a contracting business is extremely difficult.…
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Construction Accounting: 10 Key Practices for Contractors
Construction Accounting is complex and problematic. Compared to “regular accounting,” construction accounting has unique requirements, processes, documents, and procedures. Add in the intricate payroll complications for contractors, where work extends across multiple states, requires prevailing wages, or involves unions. With all the requirements and variables, you can see why construction accounting can be problematic for…
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The Inflation Reduction Act: Construction Firms
By: Chris Lambert, CPA, CGMA, CCIFP The Inflation Reduction Act of 2022, signed into law on August 16, is designed to address energy, tax, and health policy. The act dramatically increases the Internal Revenue Code (IRC) Section 179D energy-efficient commercial building deduction, making it especially impactful for architecture, engineering, and construction industries and commercial building…
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Tax Implications of the Inflation Reduction Act (IRA)
The House of Representatives passed The Inflation Reduction Act (IRA) Friday, August 12, and President Joe Biden sign into law August 16. The legislation, which is a pared-down version of the proposed Build Back Better plan, was passed through the budget reconciliation process and is expected to pay for itself and decrease the budget deficit.…
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Construction Leases: New Reporting Requirements are Here
By Kristin Moody, CPA, CFE In February 2016, the Financial Accounting Standards Board issued an accounting standards update codified under section 842, Leases. And now, after several delays and amendments, the new reporting requirements for leases under GAAP are finally here. The standard and applicable amendments are applicable for fiscal years beginning after December 15,…
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Checking in on Your Accounts Payable Processes
Accounts payable is a critical area of concern for every business. However, as a back-office function, it doesn’t always get the attention it deserves. Once in place, accounts payable processes tend to get taken for granted. Following are some tips and best practices for improving your company’s approach. Be strategic Too often, businesses take a…
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