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CHARLOTTE, N.C. and SPRINGFIELD, Mo. (February 17, 2022) – The leading accounting firms of BKD and DHG today jointly announced they will merge to create a new, Top-10, national professional services firm with $1.4 billion in revenue, setting the stage for a national growth strategy. With complementary operations, geographies and nearly two centuries of legacy…
Ransomware attacks grab most of the headlines—for instance, the Colonial Pipeline attack earlier in 2021—but in terms of direct loss, Business Email Compromise/Email Account Compromise (BEC/EAC) was the top crime reported to the FBI’s Internet Crime Complaint Center (IC3).[1] BEC has evolved over the decade and is now also referred to as EAC in acknowledgement…
Just as homebuyers are discovering that they must make an offer quickly or risk losing a home to another family, construction companies across the country are finding the same in recruiting experienced, qualified candidates to their firm. Along with a shortage in materials, there is a shortage of experienced workers for nearly every tier of…
A privately-owned business reflects a lifetime of hard work, and it is understandable to wish those values to continue when it is time for a company to change hands. With an ESOP, an owner will have the opportunity to establish a legacy and help provide for the future of the company’s employees that have helped…
Attend DHG Construction’s FREE webinar on Thursday, June 24 to learn about fraud in the industry. The program will explore construction fraud schemes and strategies to prevent, detect and deter fraud. Leveraging industry data and real world experiences, the course will discuss how the risk environment has changed in the new normal work environment and…
Join DHG on Tuesday, May 4, 2021, as we dig into the enhanced Employee Retention Credit (ERC) and the Energy Efficient Commercial Buildings Deduction (Section 179D), made permanent when the Consolidated Appropriations Act (CAA) was signed into law in December 2020. We will take a deeper dive into the ERC, focusing on increased credit amounts…
Join DHG on Thursday, April 22, 2021, for an informative webinar for contractors. Connecting and analyzing data in real-time from multiple sources can provide valuable insights into operations, equipment maintenance, product quality, and financial performance. Enhanced business intelligence and company performance can be achieved through streaming analytics. During this webinar, DHG’s Chief Data Officer, Amit…
Employee stock ownership plans (ESOPs) are employee benefit plans that buy a portion of a company’s shares for employees that become vested over time. These plans have many advantages for businesses, business owners, and employees. Following are three steps that companies should take if they are considering an ESOP implementation. Seek Knowledgeable Advice Companies should seek advice…
Join DHG on Wednesday, January 13, 2021 for a Webinar featuring a panel of current and former public accountants who will discuss and banter the best practices for your year-end financial statement engagement. What do you wish your auditor knew? What do you wish your client knew? Register for the Webinar and find out. Who…
As the year 2020 comes to a close, contractors may already be considering tax planning options at year-end and also opportunities for the new year in 2021. DHG’s Sarah Windham, a tax partner with vast industry experience for construction, real estate and agribusiness companies, joins John Locke to discuss some of those specific considerations for…
