Insights and Resources

9 ways to finance an acquisition

By Don Breckenridge | October 5, 2022

Acquiring another company can be an effective way to grow your business, but transactions typically require capital. Not only may funds be needed for the initial purchase but also for the integration of the businesses, equipment upgrades, personnel changes, relocations, and new sales and marketing initiatives. In this article, we will discuss nine different types of acquisition financing you should consider.

The State Small Business Credit Initiative (SSBCI)

By Don Breckenridge | August 6, 2022

The State Small Business Credit Initiative (SSBCI) was reauthorized and allocated $10 billion in funding to help underserved entrepreneurs and small businesses access much-needed debt and equity capital. Learn about the program and how it may help your small business.

Evaluating auditing firms

By RSM US LLP | August 1, 2022

With big plans for the future, growing private companies need auditors with the experience and insights to take the journey with them.

Back-to-school consumer business outlook: Return of the discount

By RSM US LLP | July 26, 2022

To address inventory surplus, back-to-school shoppers can expect the return of the discount as companies must flush excess inventory.

Overview and Benefits of a Stock Option Plan

By MBN & Company | July 21, 2022

A stock option plan can be used to align the interests of employees and shareholders, and attract and retain talented workers. This video will cover the basics of a stock option plan and how your company may benefit from having one.

Latest jobless claims and producer inflation show upside surprises

By RSM US LLP | July 14, 2022

New filings for jobless benefits last week rose by 3.8% to 244,000 while producer inflation rose by a surprisingly strong 1.1% in June.

How the proposed SEC climate disclosure rules may affect public companies and their vendors

By Don Breckenridge | June 16, 2022

In the spring of 2022, the Securities and Exchange Commission released a proposal for new rules that would require publicly traded companies to disclose their climate-related risks and climate-related financial metrics in companies’ audited financial statements. The proposed rules affect both SEC registrants and companies that provide goods and services to registrants.

Changes to the treatment of R&E expenditure under Section 174

By Don Breckenridge | June 10, 2022

Changes to the way that research and experimentation (R&E) expenses are treated under Section 174 of the Internal Revenue Code became effective as of January 1, 2022. Learn about these changes and how they might affect your business.