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In LaPorte’s continuing effort to transfer knowledge proactively to our clients and community, we offer simplified access to our many blog, video, and whitepaper resources in the Knowledge Center. Here, you can also learn more about LaPorte through a selection of firm-focused videos and recent news releases. Welcome to the Knowledge Center.

The laws regulating overtime pay are changing.

Overtime Changes Coming January 1st: Are Your Labor Budgets Ready?

November 21, 2019 No Comments

One of the principle beliefs of the construction industry is that a hard day’s work should lead to a fair day’s pay. For much of

Overtime Changes Coming January 1st: Is Your Business Ready?

November 20, 2019 No Comments

On January 1, 2020, approximately 1.2 million more U.S. workers will become eligible for overtime pay. The Department of Labor (DOL) increased the salary threshold

LaPorte outlines best practices for construction equipment management

Construction Companies Win When Their Equipment Fleets are Well Managed

November 15, 2019 No Comments

Equipment management plays an essential role in all construction businesses, and a well-managed fleet can contribute to the success of a business. Good equipment management

LaPorte is a Proud Sponsor of Baton Rouge Entrepreneurship Week

October 21, 2019 No Comments

LaPorte CPAs & Business Advisors is proud to be a major sponsor of BREW, the annual Baton Rouge area entrepreneurship conference. This conference, to be

IRS Offers Extension to Some Victims of Tropical Storm Imelda

October 9, 2019 No Comments

The IRS is postponing certain deadlines for some, but not all, victims of Tropical Storm Imelda. Individuals who reside or have a business in Chambers,

LaPorte director honored as one of the Women of the Year

Jodie Arceneaux Named One of the Honorees of 2019 Women of the Year

September 24, 2019 No Comments

LaPorte’s Jodie B. Arcenaux, CPA, Director of Tax Services, has been selected as one of the 2019 honorees of Women of the Year by New

Houston Business Journal Fast 100 Innovation Event

LaPorte Proud to be an HBJ Gold-Level Sponsor

September 17, 2019 No Comments

LaPorte CPAs & Business Advisors is proud to be a 2019 gold-level sponsor of the Houston Business Journal’s Fast 100 and Innovation Awards. These awards

Ted Mason Named CityBusiness ICON Award Honoree

September 16, 2019 No Comments

Ted Mason, President and CEO, has been honored with a New Orleans CityBusiness ICON award for 2019, which recognizes outstanding business leaders who have had

LaPorte Named a 2019 Top 200 Accounting Firm

September 13, 2019 No Comments

For the tenth year in a row, LaPorte CPAs & Business Advisors has been named one of the Top 200 Accounting Firms in the country