Archive for December 2024
Aprio Expands into Midwest with Acquisitions of KRD, Ltd. and Burkett & Beattie, Inc.
The acquisition of two Chicago-based firms creates a new market for Aprio, reinforces commitment to expanding its position across the U.S. ATLANTA – Dec. 31, 2024 – Aprio, the 25th largest business advisory and accounting firm in the U.S., announces the strategic acquisitions of two leading accounting firms, KRD, Ltd. and Burkett & Beattie, Inc.…
Read MoreThe Simplified and Streamlined Approach: A New Method for Transfer Pricing
At a glance The full story The IRS and Department of the Treasury issued Notice 2025-04 on December 18, 2024, to apply a new method under section 482 for pricing certain controlled transactions involving baseline marketing and distribution activities. The new simplified and streamlined approach (SSA) offers a simpler application of transfer pricing rules for…
Read MoreDoes Your Multiple Award Schedule (MAS) Contract Need a Health Check?
At A Glance: Get started on your MAS Contract Health Check before your next Contractor Assessment or audit. Schedule a consultation with Aprio’s GSA specialists today. The Full Story: The General Services Administration’s (GSA) Multiple Award Schedule (MAS) contract is a common entry point for government contractors. MAS is an attractive contract vehicle because it…
Read MoreAprio Celebrated as a Leading Workplace Across U.S. Cities by Energage
ATLANTA – Dec. 20, 2024 – Aprio, the 25th largest business advisory and accounting firm, announces its recognition as a Top Workplace in multiple cities and markets across the U.S. These accolades highlight Aprio’s commitment to cultivating a workplace culture where team members thrive and excel. The firm has been recognized as a Top Workplace…
Read MoreThe Pulse on the Economy and Capital Markets: December 2024
To Summarize: Stock and bond market performance remains mixed due to uncertainty around expectations of the Federal Reserve’s interest rate policy. Global bond investors are reacting strongly to budgetary concerns. Despite the U.S. economy showing resilience, the persistence of higher-than-expected Supercore inflation keeps the Federal Reserve’s rate policy tighter than desired. We unpack this and…
Read MoreEfficient Payment Processes: An Unexpected Game Changer for the Healthcare Industry
At a glance Schedule your consultation with Aprio today The full story: The healthcare industry is slowly starting to embrace the benefits of tech-forward trends like electronic payments — but there still seems to be a disconnect between the healthcare industry and its patients. In fact, according to J.P. Morgan’s “Trends in Healthcare Payments” 2024 annual report, 71%…
Read MoreThe Aprio Foundation Closes 2024 with New Grants to Fuel Local and National Impact
ATLANTA – Dec. 19, 2024 – The Aprio Foundation, the charitable arm of Aprio, a leading business advisory and accounting firm, is proud to announce the recipients of its final grant cycle for 2024. Demonstrating a continued commitment to making a difference, the Foundation awarded $87,500 in grants to 13 nonprofit organizations across the country.…
Read MoreRichard Kopelman Talks 2025 Business Trends with Forbes at Nasdaq MarketSite
Dec. 18, 2024 – Aprio CEO Richard Kopelman joined Seth Cohen, Forbes‘ chief impact officer, at Nasdaq MarketSite in New York City on Dec. 9 to discuss the trends and opportunities shaping the 2025 business landscape. During the conversation, Richard explored how leveraging core values and embracing emerging markets can empower leaders to drive success…
Read MoreTaxes & Tariffs: Preparing for the Incoming Administration
At a glance Schedule a consultation The full story Then-candidate Trump floated several tax proposals and policies during his campaign. The primary theme of the President-elect’s tax plan is centered around extending and expanding the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act (TCJA), which is viewed as the principal legislative accomplishment of his first term. If enacted,…
Read MoreDangers of Deferring Salary for Troubled Companies: Risks of Section 409A
At a glance The full story: Any company can be susceptible to cashflow shortages, leading to drastic measures to keep the doors open. This is especially common with early-stage businesses and startups. A common approach to mitigate these cashflow shortages involves deferring compensation, especially for officers and senior executives. This strategy is often deployed under…
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