Have you heard of the new incentive in the most recent tax reform changes known as Opportunity Zones? Opportunity Zones create tax benefits to investors, business owners, and real estate professionals while positively impacting our communities. But this “opportunity” won’t last long – only applicable in the 2019 calendar year, people looking to benefit from …
What’s the most effective way to measure the success of a leader? Our guest today – Mike Rao – tells us how and much more in an insightful conversation. Mike is an expert in professional development, career coaching, emotional and social intelligence, and employee engagement. After 15 years in the corporate world, Mike tells Chuck …
By Bethany Dria, Senior Associate Despite ride-share services, like Uber and Lyft, shifting how people are transported place to place, car ownership is still on the rise, including the demand for used vehicles. Car dealerships should evolve the sales process to different audiences, including generational and gender differences, in response to the consumer’s continued need …
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AKRON, Ohio – (March 25, 2019) – Apple Growth Partners (AGP), award-winning accounting and business advisory firm, is proud to announce two employees received honors designated for female professionals. Krista Steedly, supervisor in audit and assurance, was featured in the Notable Women in STEM list produced by Crain’s Cleveland Business. Encouraging young women to explore …
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This article is Part 2 of a series written by Apple Growth Partners to introduce emerging technology to clients and business owners. By Brandon Fredericks, CPA The great Lettuce Crisis of 2018. As you may recall, at the end of 2018, romaine lettuce was at the center of the food industry for all the wrong …
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The value of career coaches is undeniable as proven by today’s guest, Erica Ishida. Erica is the CEO and President of Coconino Partners, a professional development firm offering coaching, alignment, team building, and planning for companies. Chuck and Brittany talk to Erica about how to find a qualified career coach, how professionals can benefit from …
Would you buy a house without an inspection and appraisal? Business valuation is the “appraisal and inspection” part of buying or selling a business. Jason Bogniard stops by the studio to talk about why all business owners should have an updated valuation completed to know the value of their company at any time. You never …
Transportation accountant John Valle stops by today to translate tax reform changes to those who live on the open road – truckers and fleet managers. John is a CPA and works with transportation clients across the country. Everyone has to pay their local state tax, but what if you drive in multiple states a day …
By Susan Burnoski, CPA | Director/Senior Manager, Audit & Assurance Employers that offer a defined contribution plan, either a 401(k) or a 403(b) plan, need to ensure employees’ payroll contributions are deposited into their retirement account in a timely manner. This task may seem minor, and in some cases obvious, in the range of a plan …
Chris Benko is an accountant by trade, but rather than file tax returns, he provides auditing and assurance services for a variety of businesses, including not-for-profits. Chris’s experience has provided him insights for business owners outside of annual tax filings. Chris stops by to chat about why auditors with an accounting background benefit business owners …
