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the 7 categories of cybersecurity solutions firms need

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how important are wisp and employee awareness? just ask the irs or the ftc. 

by donny shimamoto, cpa, citp, cgma
on cybersecurity for accountants
center for accounting transformation

historically, finding cybersecurity solutions “right-sized” for the small and mid-sized business space was difficult. most of the technologies were expensive and difficult to implement, and their price points weren’t reasonable for organizations with under 25 people. it’s only been within the last five years that we’ve seen solutions mature and evolve enough to be delivered via the cloud at a price point that makes sense for smaller organizations.

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to check if your policy addresses all of the requirements, take our cybersecurity compliance self-assessment for tax practitioners at: improvetheworld.net/cyberselfassessfortaxbook

with the covid-19 pandemic and the adoption of remote work increased cybersecurity threats, the cybersecurity industry has stepped up and made solutions much more affordable and easier to implement. these solutions still require some technical knowledge to install, but there is much less maintenance, and they now make economic sense even for sole practitioners. read more →

seven keys to a complete succession plan

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your client probably hasn’t considered them all.

by ed mendlowitz
the 卡塔尔世界杯常规比赛时间 practice doctor

clients who own businesses should have a plan of succession.

one plan should be for when and how they will retire, and another for if they should die while they are in full control of the business. things happen and will happen and can be devastating to the family – financially and emotionally.

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helping a client develop a succession plan can be a valuable good deed for the family as well as providing a great feeling of comfort for the business owner. advising on how to transfer stock to successors or the next generation always represents additional services.
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50 ways to create value for business owners and board members

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woman interviewing another woman

why a valuation should be performed on a regular basis.

by ed mendlowitz
77 ways to wow!

here we’ll identify 50 ways that a valuation professional can provide something far more valuable than a number. while the valuation profession is under pressure to reduce costs or prepare a report, the business owner is better served in the long run retaining a valuation professional who provides greater insight to operations.

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the true market value of a business is only determinable when it is sold to an independent buyer – and even then, it is only for that time with that buyer. however, there are many reasons for valuing a closely held business that can provide valuable insights to the owner; these same reasons also underscore how credentialed professionals add value to business owners and board of directors. these are also not commodity services that warrant a low fee.
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how to begin a business valuation

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woman wearing glasses, using calculator in front of two computer screens and a window

includes a sample preliminary document request.

by ed mendlowitz
the 卡塔尔世界杯常规比赛时间 practice doctor

business valuation is performing appraisals of businesses for many uses and reasons.

forensic investigations relate to disputes that are in or will lead to litigation.

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who needs this service

this service is for anyone engaged in litigation or where the value of a business is an issue, such as partnership and marital dissolutions. also, valuations are necessary in many instances where there are tax-motivated transactions, particularly in the gift and estate tax arena and employee compensation situations.
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what earnings mean for a business valuation

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why ebitda falls short.

by ed mendlowitz
77 ways to wow!

earnings are not always objective, and valuations apply a multiple to earnings to determine a company’s value. the elements making up a company’s valuation involve determining normalized earnings, a decision whether income taxes would be applied, and the capitalization rate to be used to get the value. there are also other factors, but this post looks at the quality of earnings.

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it is always about the earnings – except when it isn’t. there are some situations where a company could be acquired based upon strategic, synergistic or ego considerations, but otherwise, valuation all boils down to a dependence on earnings and the quality of such earnings.
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