The New Jersey Department of Education (NJDOE) announced funding for Preschool Expansion Aid (PEA) programs for the 2023-2024 school year. The program is aimed to offer high-quality preschool programs and create opportunities for young students. A total of 26 additional school districts are now also receiving funds for the PEA program, of which 7 are Read More…
The Inflation Reduction Act’s (IRA’s) expansion of key energy efficiency tax incentives – such as the 179D energy efficient commercial buildings deduction and the 45L new energy efficient home credit – is anticipated to have a significant impact on real estate and construction industry. The legislation could provide a significant financial boost for firms looking to utilize environmentally conscious Read More…
Implementation Of GASB 87, Leases By: Sam Thompson, CPA In 2017, the Governmental Accounting Standards Board (GASB) issued GASB Statement (GASBS) No. 87, Leases (GASBS 87). GASBS 87 represents a significant change in accounting and financial reporting for leases by governments. After an 18-month postponement provided by GASB Statement No. 95, Postponement of the Effective Read More…
Congratulations to Laura Atwell, CPA, RMA, PSA, Manager in our Governmental Entity Group, for becoming a Registered Municipal Accountant! We are proud to have her on our BKC Team! This certification is issued from the New Jersey State Board of Accountancy and requires extensive knowledge of governmental accounting & auditing practices, rules, regulations, and passing Read More…
The New Jersey Division of Taxation (Division) on June 3, 2021 unveiled a new combined reporting initiative, designed to help companies voluntarily comply with their historic separate-company return filing requirements for periods prior to 2019. The initiative will run from June 15, 2021 to October 15, 2021. Background on New Jersey Filing Requirements New Jersey Read More…
Employee benefit plan sponsors need to begin preparing for the adoption of Statement on Auditing Standards No. 136 (SAS 136), Forming an Opinion and Reporting on Financial Statements of Employee Benefit Plans Subject to ERISA (Employee Retirement Income Security Act of 1974). This auditing standard was enacted by the American Institute of Certified Public Accountants (AICPA), Read More…
By Carla DeMartini, CPA Due to its mission-driven purpose, a nonprofit organization’s financial and operational sustainability is significantly impacted by its environment. Natural disasters, economic slowdowns and unforeseen events are just a few factors that can adversely affect nonprofit organizations. That is why a strong internal control system has always been a priority for audit Read More…
BKC announces the successful completion and accepted report of their 9th Peer Review examination since their inception in 1992. Peer review is a mandatory inspection required by the American Institute of Certified Public Accountants where an outside CPA firm thoroughly examines the company’s accounting and auditing services to verify that quality controls and procedures are Read More…
No one likes the stress involved when your tax return is under the audit spotlight. Here are some ideas to avoid some of the more common audit triggers. Report everything that has an informational tax return. If you are like most Americans, you will receive numerous 1099s, W-2s, and 1095s in the mail. The IRS Read More…
BKC welcomes Lily Bradow as a member of the firm’s Audit & Assurance Group. Lily is a graduate of The College of New Jersey with a Bachelor of Science degree in Accounting. Lily has over 15 years of experience in public accounting, with specialization in accounting and auditing for companies in various industries, employee benefit Read More…
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