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Business Valuation and Small Business Administration Loans
As banks change hands and new owners seek financing, often through Small Business Administration (SBA) loans current SBA Standard Operating Procedures (SOP) require an independent business valuation by a qualified source.
NPCR for HORNE
National Peer Review Committee (NPRC) Firms are required to have their PEER review administered by the NPRC. For the year ended April 30, 2018, Horne LLP has received a peer review rating of pass.
Seven Ways to Build a Culture with Zero Tolerance for Fraud
Establishing a zero-tolerance culture is the foundation to fighting fraud. Employees, vendors, partners and customers must understand that honesty and integrity are the standards for business behavior – and that you will not compromise.
Fire and Fraud Triangles
Fraud is a significant risk to insurance companies. Most executives and employees understand the risk of fraud but struggle to find the resources to fight it.
Agribusiness Update November 2018
The cage-free hen population has exploded to a 60 million-dollar industry in the U.S., which is nearly double what it was in 2016.v
Trade and Transportation Update October 2018
The trucking industry has seen an uptick in volume and demand over the past year. Fleets have been buying trucks and hiring drivers at a steady rate but there are people in the industry that are unsure of how long the good times will last.
Technology Industry Update October 2018
Potential Changes coming to Offer Fiber Internet to Rural Mississippi.How to Manage the Flood of Ubiquitous Data. Three Data Problems for Tech Industry. Robocalls and Relief?
Tax Reform: Conversion from S Corporation to C Corporation
One of the significant changes made by the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act (TCJA) was to slash the top C corporate tax rate from 35% to a permanent flat 21%...
Know the Perils of Financial Testimony by Owners and Employees
Owners, executives and other key employees sometimes testify in litigation involving lost profits or valuation issues. But beware: layperson testimony that crosses over into expert witness territory is at risk of being excluded from evidence. And sometimes the lay witness is just a bad witness.
Tax Benefits of the Opportunity Zone Program
In the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act of 2017, Congress established an Opportunity Zones program to increase long-term investment in community development programs. Congress hoped by designating the low-income communities...
Hiring with Stock-Based Compensation
Stock Based Compensation - the key to attracting the key talent for your company.
Cybersecurity Considerations For M&A
Investors must place a higher value on the cyber resilience of a potential acquisition.
Closing the Talent Gap
As the workforce changes, companies must also change their tools, vision, and culture to recruit and retain top talent.
Protect Your Business From Costly Financial Errors
Keep your reporting on track with a reliable assurance partner.
Prepare For The New Lease Standards
The FASB issued an Accounting Standards Update intended to improve financial reporting on leasing transactions.
Financial Institution Embezzlement
In 2013, a senior accountant of a financial institution discovered a suspicious $500,000 debit in a suspense general ledger account. Upon further research, the accountant discovered that this amount involved seven “cashier’s” or “official” checks that were all issued by the head branch teller.
International Manufacturer Identifies Million Dollar Fraud
HORNE provided the company with insights on how to improve its internal controls to mitigate its fraud risks and to prevent future losses. Our report helped the company support its insurance claim and thus remediate its losses.
Top Risks Impacting Film Tax Incentive Programs
A production with a $25 million budget could have potential fraudulent expenditures of over $1.25 million, or 5% of expenditures, based on most recent ACFE survey.
Chart Your Course to the New Revenue Recognition Standard
This outline provides an overview of the steps needed to ensure a smooth transition to the new Revenue Recognition Standard.
How Does the Supreme Court's Wayfair Decision Affect Other States?
On June 21, 2018, the Supreme Court of the United States (SCOTUS) issued a landmark ruling in South Dakota v. Wayfair. The case involved whether or not it was constitutional...
States Begin to React to Federal Tax Reform
On December 22, 2017, President Trump signed sweeping tax reforms into law. As a result of the new and modified federal provisions, state conformity has become a popular topic of...
What You Need to Know About the SEC’s New Cyber Guidance
During the primetime of the 2017 10K filing season, the SEC issued additional guidance and expectations for cybersecurity disclosures. Cyber has been a hot topic for the SEC in the...
Tax Reform is Coming to Town
The largest re-write of US tax law in over 30 years is now complete and subject only to the President’s signature. The details are voluminous and initial guidance should appear in...
Tax Reform Hits a Critical Juncture
Over the last week, the pace of work in Congress on tax reform has picked up substantially. The House passed the “Tax Cuts and Jobs Act” last Thursday, and the...
House Tax Reform Details Unveiled
The House Ways and Means Committee just released the details of their tax reform bill and will start hearings next week. The Senate Finance Committee will roll out their companion...
How Ikea Thought Outside the Box
If you’ve never shopped at Ikea yourself, chances are that you know someone who has. And you’ve likely heard a horror story about attempting to assemble one of the furniture...
Tax Reform Starts to Take Shape
After fits and starts over the last nine months, a broad tax reform plan is now beginning to emerge between Congress and the White House....