Archive for May 2017
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The 10 Commandments of GSA Schedule Compliance – Q&A
Aprio GSA Schedule Consulting Practice consultants Jennifer Aubel and Jacelyn Ferriell recently presented a webinar The 10 Commandments of GSA Schedule Compliance. The audience had a ton of questions that others may have too. Below is the Q&A recap from the event. Question: What is the relationship between the Maximum Order Threshold and Price Reduction Clause? Answer: Each…
Read MoreAtlanta Tech Companies Worry That Tax Bill Undermines Research
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Read MoreThe Importance of the Auditor-Client Relationship for your Housing Authority
The right housing authority auditor provides tailored reporting and good advice so that you spend more time focused on key operations. The importance of business continuity Finding and selecting the right auditor takes time. And even when one is chosen, it can take more time and effort to train them on the processes and methodologies…
Read MoreHB 199 Explained
Removes Tax Credit Sunset for Video Gaming Companies, New Tax Credit for Post-Production Companies By Tina Chunn and Jess Johannesen The Georgia film and digital entertainment industry has provided significant growth to Georgia’s economy with the help of Georgia’s Film, Television and Digital Entertainment Tax Credit. On April 25, 2017, Governor Deal signed House Bill…
Read MoreState & Local Tax (SALT) Newsletter April 2017
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Read MoreJonathan Reckford, CEO of Habitat for Humanity, Says Affordable Housing Is More Critical Than Ever
By Tiffany C. Wright, The Resourceful CEO Jonathan Reckford is not your typical nonprofit CEO: Before his current tenure, he worked for Fortune 500 companies, including Goldman Sachs, Best Buy and Marriott. Mr. Reckford has been CEO of Habitat for Humanity since 2005, so he has experienced the housing market in a frenzied boom, a…
Read MorePreparing for an Effective Housing Audit
By Josh Crites As public government entities, housing authorities routinely experience housing audits from multiple funders and regulators. Going through an audit isn’t an enjoyable experience, but the better prepared you are — and the further in advance you prepare — the more you will decrease not only exposure to risk, but also the amount…
Read MoreBalancing Audit Cost with Quality
By Bobby Boyd, partner Independent audits provide essential accountability and transparency for housing authority operations, as well as invaluable information that helps management, the authority’s board of commissioners and public stakeholders assess the housing authority’s stewardship of public resources. That being said, when it comes to housing authority audits, you get what you pay for.…
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