Earlier this year two of the largest publicly owned death care companies in North America merged, creating further consolidation in an industry that was once dominated by smaller family owned businesses. Consolidation within an industry can raise concerns for smaller entities. Larger companies have the ability to centralize many...
Seeking work in other states has evolved from a strategic maneuver into an outright necessity for some companies. While compliance and tax reporting never comes to mind first when trying to obtain out-of-state work, it is an important aspect nonetheless.
October marks the beginning of the MLB playoffs. It’s an exciting time in the world of sports, especially if you live in Maryland. I don’t follow the team stats and line-up details like the majority of my peers, but somehow I always find myself involved in these passionate discussions....
During the past couple of months, many businesses have been going through audits of their company’s retirement plan. As you may know, these compliance audits differ vastly from the traditional financial statement audits. This is due to not only the compliance regulations of these plans, but also the different...
One of the most popular income tax deductions is the donation to charity. Everyone seems to know that this is a write off on their tax return and keeps track of every dollar they give away. However, not everyone knows that you can get a double benefit if you...
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The financial services industry is facing its most significant regulatory reforms since the Great Depression. The Dodd-Frank Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act, Solvency II, Basel III, and other new regulations present challenges that transcend compliance. These ever-evolving regulations are causing financial services companies to reconsider significant business...