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4 Reasons Private Companies Should Care About ESG

By now, ESG is an acronym that every business leader should recognize. That’s because environmental, social, and governance (ESG) programs have become increasingly common across the business landscape, regardless of industry.

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Unclaimed Property and Spring Reporting Due Dates Beginning March 1

Unclaimed property refers to certain types of “intangible property” (such as uncashed checks, securities, refunds, customer overpayments, etc.) that a business owes to its employees, customers, vendors, creditors, or shareholders where there has been no activity/contact with the owner of the property for a specified period of time (“dormancy period”).

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Proposed Requirements for Private Fund Advisors Aim for Transparency, Audits

Private fund advisors could face a financial statement audit and other reporting requirements under a proposed SEC rule change.

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House Bill Would Double Federal R&D Tax Credit

The federal research and development (R&D) tax credit would be doubled under a bill introduced last week in the U.S. House of Representatives.

Best Practices for Valuation of Business Combinations for Technology Companies

Valuation of intangible assets in technology business combinations is complex.

Webinar: Cost Optimization Strategies and Tax Relief for Medical Device and Other Life Science Companies

Join CBIZ, MassMEDIC, and TriNet for a discussion on Cost Optimization Strategies and Tax Relief for Medical Device and Other Life Science Companies.

Webinar: R&D Tax Credits for Life Science Companies and Related IT Cybersecurity Considerations

This webinar will be a technical presentation of the research and development tax credit. Discussion regarding credit definitions set forth by code section 41 and 174, applicable court cases and regulations and current IRS audit guidelines.

What the Enforcement of Cryptocurrency Compliance Means for CFOs

Companies entering the brave new world of digital currency should be extra vigilant with their tax reporting obligations. Recent IRS compliance efforts around cryptocurrencies are proving to be more intense and far-reaching than other types of oversight.

Technology Valuations and the Path to Profitability

Recent technology company initial public offerings have changed the landscape for early-stage tech companies. Here’s what technology companies and investors should know about their current marketplace.

Tax Planning in 2020: Tax Rates and Inflation-Adjusted Figures

The IRS and the Social Security Administration have released 2020 inflation-adjusted figures for more than 50 tax provisions.

AI's Implications for the Accounting Experience

Artificial intelligence technologies could reshape the world of accounting as we know it, but we may never get to the point where AI completely replaces the human accountant. The most promising AI accounting technology available today requires human-machine collaboration. Here’s how it may be affecting your organization.

Rev Rec Consulting Updates SaaS Implementation Plan

A software as a service (SaaS) company needed to understand how the new revenue recognition accounting standard would affect its operations in order to address questions from its board and establish a meaningful operating budget for the next financial year.

Prepare Your Accounting Year-End Processes for the End of 2018

Before you close the door on 2018, you may want to take a quick review of the changes that will affect 2018 financial statements.

2019 Tax Rates and Inflation-Adjusted Figures Released

The IRS and the Social Security Administration have released 2019 inflation-adjusted figures for more than 50 tax provisions.

Six Questions Tech Companies Should be Asking About Revenue Recognition

Technology companies may want to check on their revenue recognition preparedness now by asking themselves the following six questions.

Webinar: Fourth Quarter Accounting and Financial Reporting Issues Update 2018

This quarterly webinar will bring you up-to-date on hot topics, technical matters and current events impacting financial reporting and the accounting profession.

Webinar: Revenue Recognition Check-In for the Technology Industry

This webinar will cover the specific considerations for the adoption of revenue recognition related to the technology industry, and the steps you should be taking now to ensure a smooth transition.

Domestic and International Changes Make New Tax Law Complex for Life Sciences Companies

Life sciences companies have many new things to consider in light of the changes made by the 2017 tax legislation known informally as the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act (TCJA).

Biotech Companies Going Public in Today's Market: Avoiding Common Pitfalls

In the wake of an increasingly improved economy and a strengthening stock market, many private biotech companies have either initiated the process of going public or are at least contemplating it.

How the IPO Environment Affects BioTech Growth

2017 started with a big backlog of companies looking to go public, and year-to-date, very few of them have gone public. The first quarter had only four biotech IPOs. With that, companies right now are looking for other ways of raising capital.

Second Annual Technology and Life Sciences Report Released

Our second annual Growth & Employment Trends in the Technology & Life Sciences Sector report explores technology trends in more detail.

MHM's David Diamond Discusses Life Sciences IPOs with San Diego Business Journal

Mayer Hoffman McCann Shareholder David Diamond was interviewed by the San Diego Business Journal for a recent article titled "Going Public is Part of the Formula for Success in Life Sciences."

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