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03.22.23

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

News

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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03.09.23
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

Blog
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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02.21.23

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
Calvin P. Shannon, CPA, CVA

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

Blog
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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02.02.23

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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01.16.23

How the new SECURE 2.0 law may affect your business

Articles
Business Owners
Business Tax
Retirement 401k

If your small business has a retirement plan, and even if it doesn’t, you may see changes and benefits from a new law. The Setting Every Community Up for Retirement...

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01.10.23
Dane J. Boeckermann, CPA

Different Types of Buyers When You’re Selling Your Business

Blog
Business Owners
Advisory

There are many reasons you may be looking to sell your business, from retiring to making a life change. You’ll need to know the different kinds of potential business buyers in the...

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01.10.23

Tax-wise ways to save for college

Articles
Families
Individual Tax & Planning

If you’re a parent or grandparent with college-bound children, you may want to save to fund future education costs. Here are several approaches to take maximum advantage of the tax-favored...

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01.04.23
Cory M. Parnell, CPA

Send Sensitive Information Through BGM’s Secure Portals, Not in Email or Text Message

Blog
Business Owners
Executives
Families
Advisory
Outsourced Accounting
Business Tax
Family Office
Individual Tax & Planning

Email and text messages are the most common communication in today’s digital world, which we use for personal and business. While sending sensitive data by email or text message is...

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01.03.23

The standard business mileage rate is going up in 2023

Articles
Business Owners
Business Tax

Although the national price of gas is a bit lower than it was a year ago, the optional standard mileage rate used to calculate the deductible cost of operating an...

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12.23.22

Boeckermann Grafstrom & Mayer Promotes Kurt Dingmann to Principal

News

Boeckermann Grafstrom & Mayer (BGM) is pleased to announce that Kurt Dingmann, CPA, has been promoted to Principal. “We congratulate Kurt on this well-deserved promotion,” said Dane Boeckermann, President and...

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12.21.22

Inbound vs. outbound: Balancing your company’s sales strategies

Articles
Business Owners
Executives
Advisory

It might sound like the lingo of air traffic controllers — inbound vs. outbound. But businesses of all types must grapple with these concepts and their associated challenges when developing...

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11.21.22

Is your business closing? Here are your final tax responsibilities

Articles
Business Owners
Business Tax

Businesses shut down for many reasons. Some of the reasons that businesses shutter their doors: An owner retirement, A lease expiration, Staffing shortages, Partner conflicts, and Increased supply costs. If...

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11.09.22
Jason A. Marvin, CPA

Off-Balance Sheet Debt No More – The New Lease Standard ASC 842

Newsletter
Business Owners
Executives
Advisory
Outsourced Accounting

Almost 30 years ago, the United States, United Kingdom, Australia, Canada, and the International Accounting Standards Board published a discussion paper that proposed the elimination of an operating lease. Operating leases were...

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