GovCon 101: What Contractors Need To Know About Indirect Rates

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Summary of Keypoints The article is part of a GovCon 101 series focused on selling to the federal government, building on earlier discussions of FAR, CAS, contract types, and the distinction between direct and indirect costs. This installment focuses specifically on indirect rates and rate structures, explaining how indirect costs—those not easily traceable to a…

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Jennifer Eubanks Contribution to Forbes Expert Panel: 15 Expert Tips To Help Small-Business Owners Better Manage Financial Risk

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Summary of Keypoints Jennifer Eubanks contributed expert insight to a Forbes Finance Council article titled “15 Expert Tips To Help Small-Business Owners Better Manage Financial Risk,” alongside other finance leaders. The article focuses on financial risk management for small businesses, addressing challenges such as tax obligations, overhead costs, economic uncertainty, natural disasters, inflation, and limited…

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GovCon 101: What Contractors Should Know About Accounting For Government Contracts

GovCon 101: What Contractors Should Know About Accounting For Government Contracts

Summary of Keypoints The article introduces foundational accounting concepts for government contractors, building on prior discussions of Federal Acquisition Regulations (FAR) and government contract types. It is designed for contractors new to government accounting requirements, explaining how accounting practices differ when the federal government is the customer. The piece highlights why proper accounting is critical…

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What is an Adequate Accounting System? 10 Questions to Determine if Your Accounting System is Adequate for Government Contracts

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In many cases, having an “adequate accounting system” is an integral part of successfully winning and performing on Federal contracts. Many companies find it challenging to determine when accounting system requirements are triggered and how to navigate obtaining a determination of adequacy.  Our clients and prospects unanimously have the same questions.  Since these questions are…

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2020 Year-end Charitable Giving Tax Incentives for Corporations

2020 Year-end Charitable Giving Tax Incentives for Corporations

Summary of Keypoints The CARES Act temporarily expanded corporate charitable giving incentives for 2020, increasing the charitable deduction limit for C-corporations from 10% to 25% of taxable income and raising the limit for food inventory donations from 15% to 25%. Equity gifting remains a common year-end strategy for business owners, using the $15,000 annual gift…

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2020 Year-end Charitable Giving Tax Incentives for Individuals

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Summary of Keypoints Individual charitable giving may yield greater tax benefits than corporate giving, since the top individual marginal tax rate (37%) exceeds the reduced corporate tax rate (21%) under the 2019 tax reform. The CARES Act introduced a new $300 above-the-line charitable deduction for 2020, allowing individuals who take the standard deduction to deduct…

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Unrelated Business Income – Latest Update Nonprofits and Associations

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Summary of Keypoints The update titled “Unrelated Business Income – Latest Update Nonprofits and Associations” was presented on January 13, 2021, focusing on current developments affecting nonprofits and associations. The presentation was delivered by Jim Niblock, Senior Manager of Tax Services, and Jennifer Eubanks of Eubanks Accounting & Advisory, highlighting their expertise on unrelated business…

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Tax Implications of the Cares Act

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Summary of Keypoints The presentation titled “Tax Implications of the CARES Act” took place on December 29, 2020, focusing on tax-related provisions of the CARES Act. Jim Niblock, Senior Manager of Tax Services, and Jennifer Eubanks of Eubanks Accounting & Advisory served as presenters, providing professional insight into the topic. The session was designed as…

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Cash Management through Crisis for Nonprofits & Associations

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Summary of Keypoints Event title: Cash Management through Crisis for Nonprofits & Associations Presenters: Dan O’Dea, Director of Outsourced Accounting, and Jennifer Eubanks of Eubanks Accounting & Advisory Audience: Nonprofits and associations seeking guidance on managing cash during periods of crisis Focus: Cash management strategies tailored to organizational challenges in uncertain or crisis conditions Call…

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