The ramifications of the recently enacted Tax Cuts and Jobs Act of 2017 are far ranging. While the full details of the new tax law are still being sorted out, and many provisions lack clear guidance from the IRS, it appears that one area that will almost certainly be impacted is trusts and estates, which […]
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https://www.youtube.com/embed/1igU_PWPXhQ Differences make us stronger, but they can also cause workplace tension between generations. We will define the 5 generations in the workplace, identify challenges, and develop strategies for communicating with each. Whether we are working with each other or with our clients, overcoming the generation gap will improve communication, respect and productivity. *Recommended for
https://www.youtube.com/embed/7_tJZEMnPxE We know that the firm of the future will be comprised of specialty services and verticals that command the highest margins. But, many accounting professionals start their career in generalist roles. In fact, most entry-level positions fall under this category — it’s hard to be considered a specialist in anything when you don’t yet
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https://www.youtube.com/embed/W_OQf2UcN6A Research shows convincingly that Emotional Intelligence (EQ) is more important than IQ in almost every role and substantially more important in leadership roles. EQ involves a set of skills that define how effectively you perceive, understand, reason with and manage your own and others’ feelings. These skills are important at work, as emotions are
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https://www.youtube.com/embed/LPcewn0ySQQ One of the greatest challenges in managing projects is how to structure resources for the most effective and efficient accomplishment of firm objectives. Additionally, successful project management relies heavily on competent delegation. This course will provide you with project management tools designed to help you keep projects on track even during the toughest, most
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Gray, Gray & Gray is pleased to present the results of our 2017 Defined Contribution Plan Industry Survey! Please complete the brief form below to access a PDF of the results.
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By Michael D. Koppel, CPA, PFS, CITP, MBARetired Partner at Gray, Gray & Gray, LLPWhile attention is focused on the major new tax law that has recently emerged from Congress, the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) is ready to implement changes in the way partnerships are audited. The “Centralized Partnership Audit” program was authorized by Congress
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By Brian Jacobson, CPAGray, Gray & Gray, LLP “Trust, but verify.” President Ronald Reagan’s sage advice about arms negotiations is also appropriate when lending money or investing capital. If you are a lender or venture capital firm, it is incumbent on you to discover the facts about the ability of a borrower to pay back
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Year-End Charitable GiftingWhat should you keep in mind as you donate?Presented by Gray Equity Management, LLC Are you making charitable donations this holiday season? If so, you should know about some of the financial “fine print” involved, as the right moves could potentially bring more of a benefit to the charity and to you. To
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By Michael D. Koppel, CPA, PFS, CITP, MBARetired Partner at Gray, Gray & Gray, LLP For many years, a partnership or a Limited Liability Company (LLC) that filed as a partnership had limited the consequences of an IRS audit. However, because of the growing number of LLCs, the IRS is becoming more aggressive in targeting
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