The Importance of Choosing a Quality Auditor for Employee Benefit Plans
For years, employee benefit plans (EBPs) have been under a regulatory microscope. In November 2021, the Department of Labor (DOL) will begin to assess the
Discount rate for lessees that are not PBEs
(authored by RSM US LLP) The FASB tentatively decided to allow lessees that are not PBEs to make the risk-free rate election by class of underlying asset.
IRS enhances employee retention credit guidance for open questions
(authored by RSM US LLP) Notice 2021-49 provides answers on previously uncertain issues and addresses changes implemented in the American Rescue Plan Act.
Withdrawal of SBA loan necessity questionnaire for PPP loans
(authored by RSM US LLP) The SBA has formally notified PPP lenders that it no longer will require submission of loan necessity questionnaires. Learn more.
SBA formally withdraws loan necessity questionnaire
(authored by RSM US LLP) Small Business Administration, in light of lawsuit, notifies PPP lenders that loan necessity questionnaire is withdrawn.
Businesses Required to Subsidize COBRA Premiums Will Be Reimbursed with Payroll Tax Credits
To help Americans struggling with job loss, the American Rescue Plan Act of 2021 (ARPA) will subsidize the costs of COBRA insurance premiums effective April
RSM Middle Market Business Index: April 2021
(authored by RSM US LLP) Middle market business conditions improved in April as the prospect of rising revenues and net earnings offset cost pressures.
FASB staff clarifying comments on new goodwill impairment alternative
(authored by RSM US LLP) The FASB staff recently made clarifying comments related to the new goodwill impairment triggering event alternative.
The IRS provides further guidance on the Employee Retention Tax Credit
(authored by RSM US LLP) The Relief Act made changes on how the Employee Retention Tax Credit works during the first two quarters of 2021.
Senate passes extension of Paycheck Protection Program to May 31
(authored by RSM US LLP) PPP extension clears Senate. Program to be extended to May 31, with 30 days provided after May 31 for SBA to process pending applications.
Conditions Ripe For Services Firms To Make Strategic Investments
(authored by RSM US LLP) Services firms should capitalize on low interest rates to access low-cost capital and make long-term strategic investments in technology
Guidance issued for employers claiming the Employee Retention Credit
(authored by RSM US LLP) Notice 2021-20 clarifies retroactive changes made to ERTC and PPP interaction and incorporates several previous frequently asked questions.