Did you learn how to budget in middle school? What about how to manage credit cards as an adult? Junior Achievement provides important financial literacy to children of all ages, primarily based on donations and corporate sponsorships. Josh Lehman is on today’s episode from Junior Achievement of North Central Ohio to discuss how the financial …
By Kathy Davis and Robert Jackson, CPA Thursday, January 14, 2021 On Monday of this week the SBA re-opened first draw PPP applications to Community Financial Institutions (which include Community Development Financial Institutions, Minority Depository Institutions, Certified Development Companies and Microloan Intermediaries) and second draw applications to those same lenders on Wednesday. Beginning tomorrow (Friday, …
Third-time guest Erica Ishida is back with an insightful take on how companies can transition their workforce planning to a work from anywhere culture as a result of the pandemic. Erica’s expertise in this area comes from years of C-Level experience focused on organizational growth. This mini-episode is part 1 of an extended episode to …
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By Kathy Davis and Robert Jackson, CPA The SBA has released the application for the Second Draw PPP loan, SBA Form 2483-SD. This second round is intended for those recipients that have experienced a significant decline in revenues in 2020. This round also offers further benefits to those in the restaurant industry, hotels and others …
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AKRON, Ohio – (January 11, 2021) – Apple Growth Partners (AGP), award-winning accounting and business advisory firm, proudly announces three staff appointments and three new hires to expand its shared services and tax team. Brittany White has been promoted to senior director of marketing. For nearly three years, White has transformed the marketing department and …
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Ned Park’s experience as an Army pilot helped shaped his career after his military service. With more than 20 years of business management and ownership experience, Ned is a global provider of business consulting services to improve organizations. Ned shares with Chuck and Brittany the three things he learned as a pilot that he still …
Today, we welcome Mark Gerberich from the International Soap Box Derby, here in Akron, Ohio! Mark tells the great story of how Akron became home to the ISBD, and how they’ve expanded events and offerings from the annual race to a year-long calendar of events. Mark discusses how STEM plays a critical role in designing …
By Robert Jackson, CPA December 22, 2020 Late last night the Senate overwhelmingly passed the long-awaited Covid-19 stimulus and funding package, preceded by a similar response in the House. The White House has indicated that the President will sign it. The package, which originally began as a funding bill, provides much needed relief to the …
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By Robert Jackson, CPA December 15, 2020 As we approach the end of the year, we wanted to remind you that non-PPP loan payments made by the SBA pursuant to Section 1112 of the CARES Act are taxable. Borrowers should expect a Form 1099-MISC early in 2021. Section 1112 of the CARES Act required the SBA …
We know the pandemic has been rough on everyone. Still, recent articles from NPR, The Washington Post, Rolling Stone, and CBS News have reported concerning statistics on working moms’ impact. Moms are often the “go to” for everything, which now means virtual school, hybrid schooling, working from home, providing childcare to younger kids with daycares closed, and …
