Managing staff rumors about your nonprofit’s financial condition
Funding cuts, donation dips and general economic uncertainty may have you struggling to keep your nonprofit afloat. The last thing you need is rumormongering among your staff.
A family business owner needs both an estate plan and a succession plan
For family business owners, an estate plan and a succession plan often work in tandem, ensuring that both personal and business affairs transition smoothly.
Investing in qualified small business stock now offers expanded tax benefits
By purchasing stock in certain small businesses, you can diversify your investment portfolio.
Divorcing as a business owner? Don’t let taxes derail your settlement
Divorce is stressful under any circumstances, but for business owners, the process can be even more complicated.
Nonprofits, the search is on: Finding an independent auditor
Even if your not-for-profit isn’t legally required to obtain independent audits, such audits can enhance financial transparency, increase accountability and help you build trust with your stakeholders. But how do you find a truly independent auditor?
If you’re asked to be an executor, be sure you’re up to the task
Make no mistake, serving as an executor (or a “personal representative” in some states) is an honor. But the title also includes significant responsibilities.
The next estimated tax payment deadline is coming up soon
If you make quarterly estimated tax payments, the amount you owe may be affected by the One Big Beautiful Bill Act (OBBBA).
Lower your self-employment tax bill by switching to an S corporation
If you own an unincorporated small business, you may be frustrated with high self-employment (SE) tax bills. One way to lower your SE tax liability is to convert your business to an S corporation.
Using POD or TOD accounts may result in undesirable results in certain situations
Payable-on-death (POD) and transfer-on-death (TOD) accounts are attractive estate planning tools because they allow assets to pass directly to named beneficiaries without going through probate.
SEK Named as Leading CPA Firm in the Nation
SEK, CPAs & Advisors has been named 167th in INSIDE Public Accounting’s 2025 annual rankings of the largest accounting firms in the nation, the IPA 200.