Commercial Businesses Articles
Insurance Advisor • Winter 2017
Posted by Michael Grimaldi on February 20, 2017
The Insurance Advisor is available through our affiliation with the BDO Alliance USA.
IRS Reports a Significant Increase in Whistleblower Awards
Posted by Christopher Lukowski on February 20, 2017
2016 was a “transformative” year for the Whistleblower Office. Learn about the basics of the program and what changed in 2016.
Factoring Uncertainty into the Value of Your Business
Posted by William Allen on February 20, 2017
Businesses currently face numerous uncertainties in the marketplace. Some of these possible changes could be good for your business, while others could have negative effects on the value of your business.
Close-Up on the Use of XBRL in Financial Reporting
Posted by on February 13, 2017
Could so-called “inline XBRL,” eXtensible Business Reporting Language, help interactive data finally become more mainstream?
Challenge for 2017: Can Our Current Administration Meet Jobs Goal
Posted by Jonathan Roller on February 10, 2017
President Trump has vowed to bring jobs back to America. But how successful will he be even with a Republican-controlled Congress? There’s no consensus. This article looks into the possibilities, the obstacles and the complexities involved, including renegotiating trade accords and imposing new tariffs, in the goal of restoring America’s position as the world’s top manufacturing country.
No Sale on Section 199 Deduction for Retailers
Posted by Brian Kern on February 10, 2017
Can a retailer qualify for the Section 199 deduction for marketing materials created and printed in the United States that advertise products manufactured abroad? IRS Chief Counsel Advice determined that the deduction isn’t available for print materials that advertise only the company’s own foreign-made brands. Here are the details of the case.
Q1 2017 M&A Review and Outlook
Posted by Brian Kern, Jonathan Roller on February 10, 2017
BDO Capital: Manufacturing & Distribution is available through our affiliation with the BDO Alliance USA. This edition is the 2017 1st Quarter Review and Outlook of M&A’s changing landscape.
BDO 2017 Energy Outlook
Posted by Michē Needham on February 10, 2017
According to BDO’s 2017 Energy Outlook, energy CFOs are anticipating the industry could make strides toward recovery in 2017. BDO’s 2017 Energy Outlook is available through our Affiliation with BDO Alliance USA.
Smart Device Users Beware: Fraud May Be Just a Click Away
Posted by Jill Johnson on February 06, 2017
New technology breeds new ways for hackers to commit fraud. As businesses increasingly use quick response (QR) codes to connect with customers using smart devices, opportunistic cybercriminals may use them to steal personal information and incur unauthorized charges. Find out ways to protect your smart devices from QR code “clickjacking” scams.
Accounting for M&As
Posted by Sherry DelleBovi on January 30, 2017
After an M&A, the buyer’s postdeal balance sheet looks markedly different than it did before the entities combined. Here’s guidance on reporting under GAAP.