Overtime Changes Coming January 1st: Are Your Labor Budgets Ready?
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
Construction Companies Win When Their Equipment Fleets are Well Managed
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
Don’t Be Left Cyber-Defenseless
Eight Tips for Shoring Up Your Defenses Most U.S. organizations process important information every single day, every single hour, every single minute. When that information
Hackers: What You Need to Know
Cybercriminals are after one thing: money. To take money out of your organization, all a good hacker needs is an opening – just a sliver
Could the Affordable Care Act Cost You Millions?
The IRS is informing more and more employers that they are facing Affordable Care Act penalties for failing to meet the employer mandate. Planning and
Construction Executive Magazine Names LaPorte one of ‘Top 50 Construction Accounting Firms’ for 2019
(Metairie, LA) In its first ranking of this kind, Construction Executive magazine has named LaPorte CPAs & Business Advisors to the list of ‘Top 50
Industrial Tax Exemption and Its Effect on the Construction Industry
Louisiana has been soliciting for state-wide industrial investment since the 1930s. The state’s Industrial Ad Valorem Tax Exemption Program, commonly referred to as the ITEP,
Timely Deposits of Participant 401(k) Plan Contributions More Important Than Ever
When employees contribute a percentage of their wages to their employer’s sponsored retirement plan, they often assume the money is transferred into their account on
Contractors: Are You Ready to Implement the New Lease Standard?
In early 2016, the Financial Accounting Standards Board (FASB), the body that sets accounting principles for U.S. entities, released a new accounting standard on how
Some Tax-Advantaged Personal Property Exchanges No Longer Available After Tax Reform
Although the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act (TCJA) was written into law more than a year ago, it continues to play a strong role in
Best Practices for Month-End Close
While the beginning of the month can signify a fresh start for some, small businesses and their accounting departments sometimes associate the first few days
What Are Your Financial Statements Telling You?
As a small business owner, you’ve almost certainly heard the phrase, “your financial statements say a lot about your organization.” But the truth is,