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Accounting & Audit Alert- Learn the warning signs of earnings “spin”

Management wants to paint the rosiest possible picture of a company’s financial performance. But aggressive earnings management, or “spin,” can mislead investors and lenders. Here are some ways U.S. Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP) can

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New Episode Release: Business Valuation Audio Slide Series

We just released the next installment of Jesse Gillett‘s Business Valuation Audio Slide Series.  In this episode, Jesse details a shareholder matter that he consulted on last year relating to the buyout of a long time

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Edelstein included as Top New England Firm

Edelstein was recently named as a Regional Leader for 2018 by Accounting Today. Annually, the top 20 firms in New England (Connecticut, Maine, Massachusetts, New Hampshire, Rhode Island and Vermont) are ranked based on revenue

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Accounting & Audit Alert- Corporate culture

Corporate culture: Rotten apples could spoil your financials Auditors often say that the tone at the top of an organization trickles down to every level of the business. Is your company’s work environment ethical and

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Next Episode Release: Business Valuation Audio Slide Series

Today we released the next installment of Jesse Gillett’s Business Valuation Audio Slide Series.  In this episode, Jesse details a basic illustration of assessing earning power. Stay tuned here on our website for future videos and

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Tax Alert- Home-related tax breaks

Home-related tax breaks are valuable on 2017 returns, will be less so for 2018 Home ownership is a key element of the American dream for many, and the U.S. tax code includes many tax breaks

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Emerging Tax and Regulations Alert- Pass-through provisions of the TCJA

The pass-through provisions of the TCJA: The devil is in the details The Tax Cuts and Jobs Act (TCJA) has been touted for cutting the corporate tax rate, but the law also contains some valuable

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Accounting & Audit Alert- How materiality is established in an audit or a review

When accountants conduct an audit or review, they can’t test every transaction. Instead, they set a “materiality” threshold. This benchmark is used to obtain reasonable assurance in an audit — or limited assurance in a

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Jesse Gillet Debuts Audio Slide Series

Business Valuation principal Jesse Gillett has created an audio slide series focusing on topics that matter most to you as it relates to valuing your business.  In this episode, Jesse focuses on the cost of

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Tax Alert- Casualty losses

Casualty losses can provide a 2017 deduction, but rules tighten for 2018 If you suffered damage to your home or personal property last year, you may be able to deduct these “casualty” losses on your

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