Effective January 1, 2018, your interest expense deduction may be limited. But why would any administration want to hinder that process? After all, taking out a loan to start a business, or help grow your existing business, is crucial for anyone chasing the “American dream”. To help mitigate the outrage amongst taxpayers, legislators wrote in …
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AKRON, Ohio – (December 1, 2018) – Apple Growth Partners (AGP), award-winning accounting and business advisory firm, completed its year-long 75th anniversary celebration by announcing grants to six local non-profits, totaling $75,000 in awarded funds since fund inception. The Apple Growth Partners Community Outreach Charitable Giving Fund of the Akron Community Foundation was established in 2009 …
by Susan Burnoski, CPA, Director of Audit & Assurance, Senior Manager While the Affordable Care Act (ACA) individual mandate for having health insurance will be eliminated in 2019, the employer mandate to offer health insurance to employees remains. Therefore, employers need to be aware of the reporting requirements to avoid the significant penalties for noncompliance. …
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by Bethany Dria, Senior Associate, Business Valuation Business owners preparing a succession plan should consider the five W’s: who will take over the business, when will you retire, what will happen to the company, where will the company be regarding growth, customers, and innovation when you decide to retire, and why, which is simple… to …
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Register for our free Apple Talks Webinar – Free CLE Credit Available Topic: How to Prepare for the New Revenue Recognition & Leading Standards Date: Tuesday, December 11, 2018 Time: 11:30 a.m – 12:30 p.m. EST Presenters: Sheila Beck, CPA – Senior Manager, Audit & Assurance Brandon Fredericks, CPA – Senior Manager, Audit & Assurance January …
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By Toby Kaye, CPA/ABV The top questions I hear from prospective business owner clients are: “Is your firm proactive in tax planning?” “Will you be thinking about me and how to capitalize on tax planning opportunities for my business?” Apple Growth Partners promotes a culture of continuously reviewing how to improve our client’s tax results, …
Is Your Accountant Proactively Thinking of You? Here’s a Quick Test. Read More »
Akron, Ohio – (November 1, 2018) – Accounting and business advisory firm Apple Growth Partners (AGP) proudly announces Kristy Angerstien, tax supervisor, as one of upcoming National Sales & Marketing Executives (NSME) Akron/Canton™ Achievements in Excellence Award™ recipients. Angerstien will be recognized during the 47th annual Accent on Excellence event held on February 26, 2019, …
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Cleveland, OH — (November 5, 2018) – Apple Growth Partners (AGP) has been operating two locations in Cleveland since 2004, currently with offices and staff located in Independence and Beachwood. Effective November 5, approximately 35 employees from both offices will be consolidating into a new office also located in Beachwood. The recent combination for the …
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By Chuck Mullen, CPA, CMA, MTax, CGMA – Chairman The only constant is change. The mark of a progressive culture is a company whereby its leaders are flexible and embracive of fresh ideas and advancements. Remember when companies would require suits, every day, regardless of an employee’s job or meetings scheduled that day? In 2017, …
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We’re expanding our reach – welcoming travelers to Cleveland Hopkins (CLE) Airport and Akron-Canton (CAK) airport! If you see our larger than life ads, we want to see your pictures! Snap a picture with our ad and post it to your social media channels with #FlyByAGP. All hashtags will be entered into a drawing for …
