September 2020 Newsletter
In this month’s newsletter, we explore innovation, executive coaching, the best practices for productive Zoom calls and more!
Continue ReadingInnovation Amid COVID-19 and Beyond
The concept of innovation is critical to any organization. Some business leaders will fall into the habitual pattern of doing things the same old way. And not without reason: if
Continue ReadingEven Those at the Top Need Tough Coaches
For business owners and CEOs, it can get lonely at the top. While everyone comes to you for direction, you may need advice yourself. No one has the golden touch
Continue ReadingAre You Zoomed Out?
With many businesses — including big ones like Google — working remotely well into next year, we need to accept virtual meetings as “the new normal” for the moment. Video
Continue ReadingEmployee Spotlight: Aimee Woehler
Aimee Woehler joined the firm six years ago as a Staff Accountant in the Accounting Services department after an extensive background in the not-for-profit sector. In July of 2017, her
Continue ReadingPPP Interim Final Rule: Ownership and Nonpayroll Cost Clarification
On August 24, 2020, the SBA issued a new Interim Final Rule on the Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) loan program found here. This Interim Final Rule was issued to provide clarification
Continue ReadingNew PPP FAQ’s
On Tuesday, August 4, 2020 the SBA issued a new set of Frequently Asked Questions on PPP Loan Forgiveness. There are 23 new FAQ’s covering General Loan Forgiveness, Payroll Costs, Nonpayroll
Continue ReadingJuly 2020 Newsletter
COVID-19 has been very disruptive in the financial world, so for this month’s newsletter, we thought it would be beneficial to revisit a couple of topics that often get very
Continue ReadingYour Personal Financial Condition: Is Action Required?
While you’re analyzing your business goals and objectives, don’t forget about your personal financial condition at home as well. Many times, personal finances are the most often ignored aspect of
Continue ReadingRetirement Planning 101: Avoiding the Post-Retirement Blues
Welcome to Part 3 of a multipart series on Retirement: Planning, Executing and Enjoying! In Part 1, we talked about spending. In Part 2, we explored risk management. In this final
Continue ReadingEmployee Spotlight: Mary Ferguson
As a Manager in Entrepreneurial Services, Mary Ferguson has much experience helping clients with their internal accounting and bookkeeping needs. She is a QuickBooks Desktop and QuickBooks Online Certified Pro
Continue ReadingJuly 15th Tax Filing Deadline Reminder
Reminder: Your 2020 Personal Federal and Indiana First and Second Quarter Estimated Tax Payments — originally due on April 15, 2020 — are now due on July 15, 2020. In addition,
Continue ReadingMore Time to Get a PPP Loan!
On Wednesday July 1, 2020, the U.S. House of Representatives passed legislation to extend the June 30, 2020 deadline to apply for a Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) loan to August 8, 2020,
Continue ReadingPPP Loan Forgiveness Application Update
On June 22, 2020, yet another interim rule was published by the SBA related to revisions to the PPP loan forgiveness process that stem from the Paycheck Protection Program Flexibility
Continue ReadingAlert: Connectivity and Office Hours June 27-June 29
Sponsel CPA Group is implementing a computer systems upgrade starting at 5:00 p.m. on Friday, June 26 through Tuesday, June 30 at 8:00 a.m. Accordingly, our office will be closed
Continue ReadingJune 2020 Newsletter
In this month’s newsletter, you can read about where Indiana stacks up in the best states for business, why you should take a break from work, how you can adjust
Continue ReadingIndiana Remains Among Best States for Business
Despite the impact of COVID-19, Indiana still stands tall as one of the best states for business. For the fifth year in a row, Chief Executive magazine recently ranked the
Continue ReadingIt’s Time to Take a Break … You’ve Earned It!
For some, the year 2020 cannot end soon enough! The world is pretty chaotic right now, and it’s undoubtedly taking a toll on you. You may also feel that, with
Continue ReadingLEADERS: Stay Focused on the Future
With COVID-19 cases still in existence and protests breaking out across the country, you may find yourself stuck in an anxious state. If you go downtown, you will see businesses,
Continue ReadingEmployee Spotlight: Lindsey Anderson
Raised in Crown Point, Lindsey Anderson moved to the east coast after graduating with a bachelor’s degree in accounting from the University of Indianapolis. Fortunately she returned to her Hoosier
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