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03.22.23

Boeckermann Grafstrom & Mayer Named to Two of Accounting Today’s 2023 Annual Lists

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Boeckermann Grafstrom & Mayer (BGM) has recently been recognized by Accounting Today in two of the publication’s annual lists for 2023: “Regional Leaders Top Firms: Midwest” and “Beyond the Top...

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03.13.23

Streamlining Your Accounting Department for Professional Services Firms

Blog
Professional Services
Outsourced Accounting

Cory Parnell, CEO of BGM, and Brian Stueve, BGM’s Outsourcing Practice Leader, recently sat down together to discuss the whys and hows of streamlining the accounting departments of professional services...

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03.09.23
Cory M. Parnell, CPA

Minnesota Cannabis Updates 2023: Current License Holders

Blog
Cannabis
Advisory
Business Tax
Audit & Assurance

As Minnesota continues to progress toward the legalization of adult-use cannabis, there are a lot of changes and updates for current cannabis license holders to keep in mind. Here are...

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03.03.23
Cory M. Parnell, CPA

Why You Should Outsource Accounting for Your Cannabis Business

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Cannabis
Outsourced Accounting

For many cannabis businesses, managing financials can be a challenge. With complex regulations, high taxes, and changing market trends, keeping up with accounting and bookkeeping can be a daunting task....

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02.28.23

Awarded money in a lawsuit or settlement? It’s only tax-free in certain circumstances

Articles
Business Owners
Business Tax

You generally must pay federal tax on all income you receive but there are some exceptions when you can exclude it. For example, compensatory awards and judgments for “personal physical...

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02.21.23

Updated Cannabis Industry Events

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Cannabis

Insights from Bridge West CPAs Check out our highlights of the events happening throughout the year, and we will regularly update this listing. Business of Cannabis: NYC Sessions – New...

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02.14.23

Reading the tea leaves: Potential tax legislation in the new Congress

Articles
Business Owners
Business Tax

The 2022 mid-term election has shifted the scales in Washington, D.C., with the Democrats no longer controlling both houses of Congress. While it remains to be seen if — and...

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02.14.23
Calvin P. Shannon, CPA, CVA

The Cannabis Industry and Tax Implications of Entity Structure: Issues to Consider for Cannabis Operators

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Cannabis
Advisory
Business Tax

This CannaBlog is intended to provide some considerations that current and potential license holders should think about as they work with advisors to make entity selection decisions or consider potential...

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02.13.23

Key tax issues in M&A transactions

Blog
Business Owners
Advisory

Merger and acquisition activity dropped dramatically last year due to rising interest rates and a slowing economy. The total value of M&A transactions in North America in 2022 was down...

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02.10.23
Calvin P. Shannon, CPA, CVA

What Is an ESOP and When Is it Valuable for Business Owners?

Blog
Business Owners
Advisory

Employee Stock Ownership Plans (ESOPs) can be a helpful tool for companies and business owners alike. For business owners who want to retire, transition out of their business and/or do succession...

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02.02.23

What is Form 1099: Key Details You Need to Know

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Cannabis
Business Tax

What is Form 1099? Form 1099 is an important IRS tax document that all businesses must file when applicable known as an information return, meaning you fill out the form...

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02.02.23

Look to a SWOT analysis to make better HR decisions

Articles
Business Owners
Advisory

Many business owners spend most of their time developing strategic plans, overseeing day-to-day operations and, of course, putting out fires. Yet an underlying source of both opportunity and trouble can...

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01.31.23
Jon T. Meyer, CFP®

Four Opportunities from Higher Interest Rates and Inflation

Newsletter
Business Owners
Advisory

There are always two sides to every coin. Higher inflation constricts the economy, but what gets missed is that it also resets the economy for the future. The last few...

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01.31.23

Leaving a Legacy of Charitable Giving for Your Children

Blog
Families
Family Office
Trusts

As parents, we want to be an example for our children and show them that doing a good deed is always good. We can involve our children in our causes...

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01.31.23

Too Good to be True? Be Cautious of Improper ERC Providers

Blog
Business Owners
Business Tax

You may have seen the billboards or have received emails stating or guaranteeing that you qualify for a credit of $26,000 per employee over the last several years. These marketing...

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