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…
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…
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…
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…
The Financial Accounting Standards Board (FASB) has made a significant change to accounting standards related to accounting for financial instruments. Accounting Standards Update 2016-01 (ASU…
Required Minimum Distributions (RMDs) If you are a taxpayer over the age of 70½ years old, you are required to take distributions from your qualified…
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…
Gilbert A. Herrera has joined LaPorte CPAs & Business Advisors as a director, announced William “Ted” Mason, firm CEO and president. He joins the firm’s…
Cheryl Haspel, a director in LaPorte’s Audit and Assurance department, has been selected as one of New Orleans CityBusiness’ ‘Women of the Year.’ Haspel…
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,…