Whether you’re getting ready to send your hundredth audit RFP or are creating your first one, it’s important to make sure it’s doing the work for you. A well-written, clean-cut RFP will tell you right away which auditing firm pays attention to details and is worth every penny of their fee.
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When David and Latesha met some of our new clients, their first impressions were distant and nervous. But after only a few days together, cold, professional handshakes melted into warm embraces. Latesha shares her experience of making friends with near-strangers in this Tale from the Trail.
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Starting with FY 2018, Rural Development properties report their financial statements a little differently than before. Fortunately, these changes bring simplification and alignment with other government agencies, like HUD. Some low-risk properties don’t even need to perform a yearly audit anymore.
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Love them or dread them, meetings are a ubiquitous part of the modern business world. Learning to harness these moments as forces for positive change begin with knowing how to value both the leaders and participants of every meeting.
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2018 HSA Contribution Deduction Limit Restored to Original Level of $6,900 Before the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act was passed, the 2018 limit on deductible HSA contributions for account owners with family coverage was scheduled to be $6,900. However, the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act included changes to how annual inflation adjustments are calculated for…
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Calculating surplus cash without an experienced accountant can be tricky and downright dangerous. If you do the calculation early, however, our accountants will be happy to review, re-calculate, and make suggestions where needed so you take home the right amount of surplus cash.
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HUD loans finance many non-profit-seeking properties across the country, all of which are dedicated to the mission of providing safe, affordable housing for members of at-risk communities. The agreements drawn up for non-profit HUD properties include the calculation of surplus cash, which may sound like cash that can be used to upgrade the property’s facilities,…
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The first office Lemler Group inhabited as a growing auditing firm fit the accountant stereotype to a T. Its walls were bare, its layout functional, and its decoration cost-effective. We grew a lot in this space, learning how to build a business and set the stage for future growth that would eventually lead us to a more inspirational office.
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Not every day is full of sunshine and success — in fact, most days contain their own little crises. At one affordable housing property, David arrived on a particularly dark day. But the way our client’s staff members responded to their crisis left an inspirational impression on our whole team at Lemler Group.
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The IRS is warning of an increase in refund scams this filing season. The criminals who are perpetrating these scams are using victim’s Social Security numbers, dependent data, and bank account information to file fraudulent returns. The criminals are also calling tax preparers posing as IRS agents or collections agents demanding that the refund money…
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