Accounting

  • New York Law Journal

    The Inevitable: Death and Taxes

    By Christina Jonathan and Terence E. Smolev | January 12, 2018

    Christina Jonathan and Terence E. Smolev write: There is an old English saying, usually attributed to Benjamin Franklin, that "nothing in our lives is certain except death and taxes." Many wealthy individuals, politicians and corporations attempt to dodge one of these life certainties. However, if in attempting to avoid one of these certainties, violations are committed, the consequences are severe and will not be pardoned, not even in death.

  • New York Law Journal

    Guiding the Dead Hand: Decanting Under EPTL 10-6.6

    By Toni Ann Kruse and Chris Nason | January 12, 2018

    Toni Ann Kruse and Chris Nason write: EPTL 10-6.6 requires many steps and practitioners advising trustees to implement a decanting under the statute should carefully document each step.

  • New York Law Journal | Analysis

    What the New Tax Law Means for Trusts and Estates

    By Sidney Kess | January 12, 2018

    Tax Tips columnist Sidney Kess writes: For estates and trusts and their fiduciary returns, some things are clear: tax rates are different and there are many changes to understand. And many rules, such as the 3.8 percent net investment income tax on estates and trusts, have not changed. However, there are other matters that await IRS guidance.

  • Law.com

    Examine KPIs on a Micro-Level to Boost Law Firm Profitability

    By Steven A. Davis and Tyler Quinn | January 11, 2018

    You say your law firm is profitable. How do you know? To fully understand your law firm's results of operations and financial condition, you should measure and examine key performance indicators (KPIs) on a granular level. Looking beyond high-level KPIs can provide actionable information to make operational and strategic decisions.

  • Daily Business Review | Commentary

    Legislating Financial Penalties for Employers Seeking to Keep Sexual Harassment Settlements Confidential

    By Cheryl Wilke | January 10, 2018

    The daily press coverage disclosing alleged actions of high profile men accused of sexual harassment in the workplace, has resulted in a change to the tax treatment of settlements in claims of sexual harassment and discrimination.

  • New Jersey Law Journal

    The Taxation of Crypto Virtual Currencies: IRS Enforcement Initiative

    By Robert Alter | December 25, 2017

    The IRS believes that virtual currency has become a tax evasion issue; the tax defense community can expect more enforcement actions in the future.

  • Law.com

    AIM 1-2-3

    By Lawrence Bell | December 19, 2017

    There is a patented methodology that follows the same path that the introduction of depreciation followed, with the impact being similar in its influence, power and effect: The AIM (Actuarially Initiated Measurements) Program. An employer using this methodology realizes the ability to uncover and maximize missed opportunities to control fluctuations and variations in earnings per share (EPS).

  • The American Lawyer | Expert Opinion

    Competition Among LPO Providers Is About to Enter a New and Intense Phase

    By Hugh A. Simons and Nicholas Bruch | December 12, 2017

    The deal to outsource DXC Technology's legal department to UnitedLex may be the beginning of a major LPO race. Who will be at the starting line and who will win?

  • Daily Business Review | Commentary

    New Lease Accounting Standards—What You Need to Know

    By Steven A. Moses | December 4, 2017

    Leasing is an integral part of the everyday activity of most businesses. A business may lease its premises consisting of offices, factories and warehouses. Additionally businesses often lease other assets including vehicles, office equipment and almost anything else that could be bought or purchased.

  • Daily Business Review | Commentary

    Regular Audits Are a Must for Joint-Venture Real Estate Projects

    By Steven Klein | November 30, 2017

    As Miami's real estate market shows signs of cooling, developers of joint-venture projects already underway may look for ways to speed up delivery and save dollars.

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