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Manufacturers leave value on the table by failing to properly integrate acquisitions.   Although 2021 was a record year for M&A, many of those deals have not reached their full potential. According to the 2022 BDO Manufacturing CFO Outlook Survey, 31% of manufacturers say recent deals have failed to achieve expected synergies.   Manufacturers who have

Limited partners claiming an exemption from Self-Employment Contributions Act (SECA) taxes may be putting themselves at risk – in certain circumstances. In fact, more recently, it has become even riskier. Why? Because the rules are unclear, and the IRS has prioritized this issue in examinations and successfully challenged exemption claims in court. Unfortunately, neither the

Corporate compliance monitorships are on the rise. The U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) is pursuing compliance with renewed vigor. Updated DOJ guidance on regulations such as the Foreign Corrupt Practices Act (FCPA) is creating more emphasis on companies’ need to incorporate data analytics as part of their internal controls for compliance programs.   While many

Individual contribution limits for 401(k) plans recently increased to $22,500 in 2023, up from $20,500 in 2022, according to a recent announcement from the IRS. This is one of the cost-of-living increases that taxpayers should consider while planning for 2023. Income ranges to determine eligibility for deductible contributions to IRAs and the Saver’s Credit also

In the last few years, real estate and construction leaders have made great strides to implement new technologies into their regular practices. While these advances have uncovered additional efficiencies, their adoption has created a critical vulnerability: data security. Cyberattacks are on the rise, with a 22% increase in major attacks year over year, according to

While you may be focused on your company’s bottom-line, cash flow and liquidity (i.e., your ability to stay afloat) during these uncertain economic times, it is also important to consider how your largest customers may be weathering the storm. Most finance departments have ample experience working with slow-paying customers, but unless you happen to be

When it comes to healthcare and real estate, continued labor challenges and rising inflation and interest rates are now creating financial challenges. While these factors continue to challenge the industry, they also contain opportunities. Let’s take a look at how the market has changed and what could lie ahead.   Responding to the industry’s current

Technology investments can help manufacturers fuel growth as economic headwinds build. Manufacturers have long known about the benefits of investing in Industry 4.0 improvements. As economic headwinds build, business leaders face a difficult choice about how to prioritize capital investments. In many cases, costly, long-term projects will be put on the backburner in favor of

Summary 62% of healthcare organizations are planning to pursue a transaction in 2022.           Dealmaking is happening more slowly and methodically than in 2021, impacted by more stringent due diligence and a lack of resources.            Private investors have a growing interest in hospital systems, which traditionally have

According to a study by N-able, managed service providers (MSPs) report that 82% of their customers have seen an increase in attempted cyberattacks since the pandemic. Even MSPs themselves are a target for cyber criminals, which can have wide-reaching impacts on their customers and network of resources if breached. As threats become more prevalent, it’s imperative