🖨 Print⏱ 4 min readAs technology evolves, so have data breaches, which have become a significant threat to businesses of all sizes. We frequently hear reports of high-profile attacks on major organizations, global corporations, and even government agencies. Emerging technologies such as generative artificial intelligence and machine learning make cybersecurity more challenging. They enable cybercriminals … Continue reading “Zero Trust Security Models: The New Standard Against Data Breaches?”
🖨 Print⏱ 4 min readWith more than 14 million electric vehicle (EV) registrations in 2023 worldwide and 2023 seeing an increase in EV sales over 2022 by 35 percent, manufacturers are probably happy – but not those producing the traditional internal combustion engine (ICE) vehicles. This is according to the International Energy Agency’s Global EV … Continue reading “How to Account for Stranded Assets”
🖨 Print⏱ 4 min read Former President and current candidate Donald Trump introduced a new policy of his in a recent Arizona rally: No more income tax on overtime pay. This follows both Trump and Vice President Harris’ proposal for a no income tax on tips policy, as well. Below we will look at the … Continue reading “The New Era of “No Tax” Policies: Selective Tax Exemptions and Their Side Effects”
🖨 Print⏱ 4 min readAnnuities are one of many products that folks have in their nest egg. But first, what exactly is an annuity? Simply put, it’s a contract with an insurance company that promises to pay the buyer a steady stream of income in the future. It can be either a fixed or variable … Continue reading “6 Things To Know About Annuities”
🖨 Print⏱ 4 min readAnalyzing a company’s Accounts Receivables is an effective way to measure its current cash flows and the likelihood of maintaining healthy cash flows. According to the U.S. Chamber of Commerce’s Small Business Index (Third Quarter 2024), 68 percent of small business owners reported being content with their third quarter cash flow … Continue reading “How to Measure the Quality of Accounts Receivable”
🖨 Print⏱ 5 min readStep 5: Estate Plan The value of an estate plan is twofold. Yes, you want to pass your assets on to heirs in a seamless and tax-efficient manner. But it is also a roadmap to help your heirs understand the full breadth of your assets, where they are located, and how … Continue reading “Pre-Retirement Planning Guide Estate Plan”
🖨 Print⏱ 4 min readContinuing Appropriations and Extensions Act, 2025 (HR 9747) – This continuing resolution was introduced on Sept. 22 as a “clean” extenuation of the federal budget to fund the government until Dec. 20. Up until this point, a handful of Republicans had attached unrelated bills pertaining to November election restrictions, which they did … Continue reading “Keeping the Government Open, Stopping the Flow of Synthetic Drugs, and Improving Wireless Communications on Land and in Space”
🖨 Print⏱ 4 min readSocial media has become a powerful tool for helping businesses reach their prospects and customers. By 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. … Continue reading “From Likes to Leads: Converting Social Media Analytics into Business Opportunities”
🖨 Print⏱ 3 min readWhether 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 … Continue reading “Looking at the Expanded Accounting Equation”
🖨 Print⏱ 4 min readAccording to EY, the convertible debt market saw whipsaw action in issuances. Between 2015 and 2019, average issuance varied between $40 billion and $45 billion. However, it dropped to $22 billion in 2022 but re-accelerated to $52 billion in 2023. While the levels of issuance varied, the way this type of … Continue reading “Accounting for Convertible Debt Instruments”
