Business Consulting and Planning

Podcast – BPB Knows International Financial Reporting Standards

Posted on July 03, 2025 by Mikel Gastaminsa

In this episode Associate Director of Assurance and Advisory Services Mikel Gastaminsa, CPA, shares the basics of IFRS, what multi-national companies need to look out for and strategies for staying in compliance.

Florida to Eliminate Sales Tax on Commercial Rent, Creating a More Business-Friendly Climate by Karen A. Lake, CPA

Posted on July 01, 2025 by Karen Lake

Florida lawmakers recently approved House Bill (HB) 7031, calling for the full repeal of the state’s sales tax on commercial rent tax beginning on October 1, 2025. This change, which marks the end of a policy that has long been out of step with national norms, is expected to generate significant savings for Florida-based businesses […]

Now is the Time to Prepare Your Business for Hurricane Season by Dan Hughes, CPA/CFF, CGMA, CVA

Posted on June 12, 2025 by Daniel Hughes

June 1 marks the start of the Atlantic hurricane season and the potential for tropical force winds and heavy rainfall to damage property and impede business operations. The key to minimizing losses and getting your company back up and running after a storm is to have an actionable plan in place before the National Weather […]

Is Your Business Prepared for Hurricane Season? by Kevin McNally, JD

Posted on June 04, 2025 by Kevin McNally

Another hurricane season kicked off on June 1, reminding businesses along the Gulf and Eastern seaboards of the devastation that tropical-force winds and rain can inflict and their long-term impact on continuing normal business operations. The following checklist outlines best practices to help you protect and preserve your assets, mitigate losses before a storm strikes, […]

IRS Reverses Course on Regulations Concerning Partnerships’ Related-Party Basis-Shifting Transactions by Alex Keneiby, CPA

Posted on May 26, 2025 by Alex Keneiby

The IRS has announced its intention to withdraw final regulations issued just three months prior that would have imposed new reporting requirements on partnerships engaged in certain related-party basis-shifting transactions. By rescinding these regulations and the related penalties for noncompliance, the IRS aims to eliminate what it calls “complex” and “costly” compliance burdens on partnerships. […]

Using a Taxability Matrix to Simplify Business Sales Tax Compliance from One State and Locality to the Next by Christian J. Burgos, CMI, JD, LLM

Posted on May 21, 2025 by Christian Burgos

Sales tax compliance can be a monumental task for a business with activities in multiple states, each with their own tax rates and sales tax reporting thresholds. However, navigating through these complexities and maintaining compliance is possible with the right tools. States are increasingly looking for new ways to fill their tax gaps by establishing […]

Podcast – BPB Knows Lost Profits Calculations

Posted on April 17, 2025

In this episode, Director of Forensic and Advisory Services Scott Bouchner, CMA, CVA, CFE, CIRA, shares how lost profits calculations are used in dispute resolution matters.

Don’t Fall Victim to the Most Common Tax Scams by Angie Adames, CPA

Posted on April 09, 2025 by Angie Adames

Criminals are constantly developing new and more elaborate ways to deceive taxpayers, steal their identities and cheat them out of their hard-earned financial assets. To help protect yourself from becoming a victim of these crimes, the IRS annually publishes a list of the “Dirty Dozen” most common schemes and scams for which you should be […]

Podcast – BPB Knows Real Estate Developers vs Investors

Posted on April 03, 2025 by John Ebenger

In this episode Director of Tax Services John Ebenger, CPA, shares the differences between real estate investors and dealers and how each classification impacts taxes.

FinCEN Reinforces Beneficial Ownership Information Reporting for a Narrow Scope of Foreign Companies Registered to Do Business in the U.S. by Joel G. Young, JD, LLM

Posted on April 01, 2025 by Joel Young

On March 26, 2025, the Financial Crimes Enforcement Network (FinCEN) published an interim final ruling lifting a previous requirement for U.S. companies to report beneficial ownership information (BOI) under the Corporate Transparency Act (CTA). At the same time, however, the ruling reinforces a reporting requirement for a narrower scope of foreign companies. Domestic entities and […]

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