Organizations Should See Louisiana’s Open Meetings Law as Opportunity, Not a Hindrance
Basics of the Management’s Discussion and Analysis (MD&A) Required Supplementary Information for Government Entities
All government entities – small or large, state or local, new or established – are required to prepare a Management’s Discussion and Analysis (MD&A) which
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,
Is the Worker You Just Hired an Independent Contractor or an Employee?
It sounds like this would be a simple question to answer – but is it? Determining your new worker’s employment status may be trickier than
Three Reasons Why You Should Upgrade Your Expense Management Software
How Local Governments Can Minimize Audit Findings on Federal Disaster Aid
The 2017 hurricane season made history as the most expensive hurricane season to date. Last year, hurricanes Harvey, Irma, and Maria (along with 14 others)
GASB Increases Debt Disclosure Requirements
In March of this year, the Governmental Accounting Standards Board (GASB) issued a new requirement that all governments are expected to follow. GASB Statement No.
Sales Tax Changes to Affect Louisiana Retailers and Purchasers Alike
As part of a larger budget deal, new Louisiana sales tax laws were approved by lawmakers late last week. The Louisiana state-wide sales tax rate
What Should I Do About GDPR?
GDPR is a buzzword that has been in the news frequently these past few months. GDPR, which stands for General Data Protection Regulation, affects more
Sweeping Tax Overhaul Signed Into Law
(Dec. 22, 2017) President Trump has now signed the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act (H.R. 1) into law. This bill provides the most sweeping change