Many business owners ask: How can I avoid an IRS audit? The good news is that the odds against being audited are in your favor. In fiscal year 2018, the IRS audited approximately 0.6 percent of individuals.…
Job applicants look at more than just wages when evaluating potential employers. They consider the whole compensation package, including fringe benefits and perks. These add-ons enable employers to cast a wider net in the job market, helping them attract, and…
Who would defraud a kids’ organization and possibly commit sports fraud? The answer, unfortunately, is that trusted adults sometimes steal from non-profits benefiting children. Youth sports leagues and teams, for example, are ripe for fraud. Cash transactions…
Occupational fraud in the workplace is an unfortunate fact of life, leading to more than $100,000 in median losses among small businesses and twice that much among larger organizations, according to a 2018 study by the Association…
Cleveland, Ohio, Aug. 22, 2019 – Barnes Wendling CPAs is proud to be recognized by ERC as one of 99 great Northeast Ohio workplaces for top talent. This is the ninth time that our organization has received…
By Julie Peck, 2018 Tax Season Intern I am glad I participated in the internship program at Barnes Wendling CPAs. The internship is a well-rounded program focused on tax preparation with the opportunity to assist with financial…
Barnes Wendling CPAs’ exit planning services was recently featured in Ohio Society of CPAs press release, “The trick to getting clients buy-in on exit strategy planning.” In 2018, Michael Pappas, CPA, CEPA received this prestigious credential to…
With the frightening increase in cyber-attacks, it’s hard to avoid a media headline or browse the internet without reading about companies who have become the most recent victim. From our experience in working with clients, researching cybersecurity…
Non-profit trade associations, or 501(c)(6) organizations, exist to promote their members’ common interests and improve business conditions or “one or more lines of interest.” Whether the association is a local chamber of commerce, a real estate board…
Cleveland, OH – The Exit Planning Institute is proud to announce that three directors of Barnes Wendling CPAs recently earned the Certified Exit Planning Advisor (CEPA) designation after completing the Institute’s intensive five-day executive MBA-style program in Chicago, Illinois.…
The Good The use of corporate credit cards have become the way of the world. They allow employees to have alternative ways of paying for work-related expenses without the hassle of an expense check or draining their…
Is Remaining an S Corporation the Right Move For Your Business? “To be or not to be, that is the question.” Is it better to stay as an S Corporation or make the switch to a C…
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