The recording industry has massive stakeholders – from songwriters to artists to a multitude of businesses, which are involved in the distribution process. And it’s an industry that can ignite media attention when some lyrics sound too much like another song; when this happens, it triggers headline-making legal battles. Understandably, people want to protect …
What is the R&D tax credit? The United States government promotes and incentivizes business innovation by allowing tax credits for research-related expenditure. Known as Research and Development (R&D) tax credit, it is a highly underrated tax incentive that can be claimed by a business of any size and is not restricted to large corporations …
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1. Chief Financial Officer (“CFO”) – What is the role of a CFO in an organization? A Chief Financial Officer (CFO) is primarily responsible for properly managing the company’s finances and advising the CEO on strategic growth decisions. This includes an analytical and strategic review of the company’s financial strengths and weaknesses, financial planning, financial …
When a SME owner tries to double up as both the CEO and CFO, there’s a high likelihood he/she will spread themself too thin and make hasty financial decisions with half-baked information pertaining to investments, cash flow and accounting processes. However, hiring an in-house CFO may not be a viable option always because of the …
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Our research indicates that most small businesses are unaware of an R&D tax credit. They don’t understand how it can help them earn up to 13.5 cents for every qualified dollar! Due to a lack of information surrounding this unique tax credit, it is easy to assume that the credit is only meant for research …
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COVID-19 is inducing a lot of stress for business owners. Economic hardships often pose a vast array of challenges; one of the key issues is heightened vulnerability. In fact, the Federal Trade Commission has issued warnings to businesses regarding fraud schemes related to COVID-19. However, many business owners don’t take into account the …
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The $2 trillion coronavirus stimulus package, also known as the CARES Act, has given hope to many small businesses to retain employees, pay rents and keep going during these crisis. While we eagerly await the next round of funding for PPP and EIDL programs, there are some common questions that business owners are struggling …
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As the COVID-19 pandemic continues to take its toll on both the financial and physical well-being of people worldwide, SMEs are especially feeling the pocket-pinch. However, The United States has rolled out a $2 trillion coronavirus stimulus package, also known as the CARES Act, which helps businesses to apply for loans and keep their doors …
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Has your business invested in designing or developing services, processes, software or products in science or technology? If you answered “yes,” did you know you could earn up to 13.5 cents in R&D tax credit for every qualified dollar? It’s the government’s way of encouraging businesses to commit to innovation. Today, we will take …
Do you know nearly 89% of audited licensees underpay and underreport royalties? And, are you aware that recovering royalties fall within 5-20x the cost of conducting a royalty audit? If your business owns an intellectual property, then performing a royalty audit is a critical step to ensure fair accountability and exercising your contractual right …
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