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The topic is always in the news — a state or city offering a major corporation a generous package of incentives to relocate or even to keep their operations in […]
Update published on June 5, 2020: FASB issued Accounting Standards Update (ASU) 2020-05, Revenue from Contracts with Customers (ASC 606) and Leases (ASC 842) Effective Dates for Certain Entities, as part of […]
The Internet of Things (IoT) has the opportunity to have a profound impact on the manufacturing sector for both large and small businesses. Whether it is monitoring operations on the factory […]
Update published on June 5, 2020: FASB issued Accounting Standards Update (ASU) 2020-05, Revenue from Contracts with Customers (ASC 606) and Leases (ASC 842) Effective Dates for Certain Entities, as part of […]
A recently proposed bill could make the Craft Beverage Modernization and Tax Reform Act of 2017 permanent. Senators Roy Blunt (R-Mo.) and Ron Wyden (D-Ore.) had good news for the craft […]
When the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act (“TCJA”) was passed in late 2017, there was a lot for manufacturers to be excited about. The return of bonus depreciation, a lowering […]
Consider the 4 P’s of a Successful Transition Process There’s a well-known saying, “A rising tide lifts all boats,” suggesting as improvements in the general economy occur so will the […]
Many manufacturing companies pay vendors with ACH payments. This process often involves entering the vendor bill and payment information in the accounting software package and then entering the payment at […]
The most common use of blockchain today is for the variety of crypto-currencies in circulation around the world, including Bitcoin. However, several industries have begun to look at how blockchain […]
Big Data and improving data analytics has been a noteworthy topic for businesses across many industries, but what does it mean and how does it apply to your audit? Data […]
The Tax Cuts and Jobs Act (TCJA), which was signed into law in December 2017, contained numerous changes to cost recovery methods for capitalized assets. These changes provide manufacturers with […]
The Tax Cuts and Jobs Act (TCJA) is hot off the presses and contains many provisions which will impact taxpayers in 2018. In addition, the change in corporate tax rates […]
Bitcoin. Bitcoin. Bitcoin. It seems like everyone today, from the media to your neighbor, is talking about this trendy crypto-currency. However, we believe the most amazing part about Bitcoin is […]
Update published on June 5, 2020: FASB issued Accounting Standards Update (ASU) 2020-05, Revenue from Contracts with Customers (ASC 606) and Leases (ASC 842) Effective Dates for Certain Entities, as part of […]
Most manufacturers know they are allowed to purchase tangible property for use in the manufacturing process free from Ohio sales and use tax, but are you taking full advantage of […]
Webinars
By Joe Nett, CPA, Manager at Blue & Co. LLC In today’s fast-paced manufacturing environment, managing costs efficiently is vital for staying competitive and driving long-term success. By adopting strategic […]
By Nancy Orben, CPA, Senior Manager at Blue & Co. Intuit has announced an official cutoff date for new purchases of QuickBooks Desktop. How does this effect you? If your […]
By Nancy Orben, CPA, Senior Manager at Blue & Co. Manufacturers typically incorporate overhead and labor costs into their bill of materials, regardless of the costing system used. It’s crucial […]
By Kevin Umberger, CPA, Senior Manager and Erin Waltman, CPA, Senior Staff at Blue & Co. Continued growth and expansion of your business can be supported by a variety of […]
By Nancy Orben, CPA, Senior Manager, Laura Philpot, Senior Accountant, Business Services, and Lisa Totten, Senior Accounting Specialist at Blue & Co. Is your business feeling the impact of Intuit’s […]
By Jennifer Miloszewski, CPA, Director at Blue & Co. Time is running out for privately-held companies to adopt the infamous new lease standard. Effective for year-end December 31, 2022, Accounting […]