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Banking Trends for Cannabis-Related Businesses

Nov 5, 2024, 23:32 PM

Because cannabis is illegal federally, financial institutions face a dilemma when deciding to provide services to these state-legal businesses. Understanding the implications of working with a cannabis-related businesses is both challenging and necessary for anybody providing financial services.

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Impact Investing: A Charitable Giving Win-Win

Nov 4, 2024, 08:09 AM

Financial services professionals are increasingly being called upon to help clients achieve their charitable goals as part of their overall investment strategy. One area that can help accomplish these dual objectives is impact investing.

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Building Corporate Culture in Accounting Is Here to Stay

Oct 29, 2024, 23:34 PM

As firms face challenges in attracting and retaining employees, discussions about company culture have gained prominence in recent years. Culture looks different at different firms, of course, but those who successfully retain talent focus on cultivating a workplace where innovation is encouraged, collaboration thrives, and employees' mental and emotional well-being is prioritized.

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Proper Integration Planning for Storybook Ending to Merger

An M&A success story is highly dependent on a well-planned transition and integration. This column includes critical items where consensus is needed before you embark on your fairy tale enterprise.

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When U.S. Taxpayers Have International Reporting Failures

A failure to file foreign informational forms with complete and accurate information can subject a taxpayer to monetary penalties. Thus, U.S. taxpayers with offshore investments or business interests can easily find themselves inadvertently in noncompliance with reporting requirements and risk financial penalties or a criminal investigation.

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Legislative Update - Week Ending Nov. 1, 2024

In this issue: Shapiro Signs Bill to Improve Pa. Tax Disputes; Philadelphia’s Tax Prep Transparency Mandate; Pennsylvania Accountancy Board Nomination; and more.

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