In December 2019, the Setting Every Community Up for Retirement Enhancement Act (“SECURE Act”) was signed into law. This act allowed eligible employers to add an auto-enrollment feature to their plan and claim a tax credit of $500 for three years for the ordinary costs of starting a SEP, SIMPLE IRA or qualified plan. Eligible…

When it comes to business travel there are several options a company should review when deciding what is best for the company and the employees. Not only should you consider costs and tax reporting, but also company image and the administrative burden. In this article, we will go through the available options along with a…

This is part one of a four-part series of articles about strategic alliances. In this article, we will explain what strategic alliances are and provide a few examples. The following additional issues will be covered in subsequent articles: Part two: Proper Strategy and Aligned Structure Part three: Clear Governance Rules Part four: Monitoring One of…

The South Carolina Association of CPAs (“SCACPA”) hosted its annual Spring Splash continuing professional education conference on May 12-13 this year. There was a wide variety of topics and speakers, two of which were from BPS! Jessica Yohe presented on the ever-so-fun “Accounting and Auditing Standards Update,” in which she discussed the general changes that…