What Can Business Owners Learn from the Electoral Process?
By Jason Thompson, CPA/ABV, ASA, CFE, CFF Partner and Director of Valuation and Litigation Services [email protected] Last Tuesday, voters cast their ballots in a round of primary elections for federal,
Continue ReadingEmployee Spotlight — Dalton Mudd
Dalton Mudd started at Sponsel as an intern in the midst of tax season last year. He joined the tax services staff as a full-time member this January. His duties
Continue ReadingEngage with Your Employees
By Lisa Purichia Partner, Director of Entrepreneurial Services & Employee Benefit Services [email protected] The job market in Indiana has been remarkably healthy. The state’s unemployment rate recently dropped to 3.2
Continue ReadingFocus on the Long-Term Vision
By Tom Sponsel, CPA/ABV, CFF Managing Partner [email protected] Convincing stakeholders (employees, managers, shareholders, vendors and customers) to invest resources in your business can be a daunting task, especially if you
Continue ReadingEmployee Spotlight — Abigail Hedges
Abigail Hedges started at Sponsel in September of last year, right on the heels of her graduation from Taylor University, where she earned a bachelor’s degree in accounting and management.
Continue ReadingAre Relationships Really That Simple?
By Eric Woodruff, CPA Manager, Audit & Assurance Services [email protected] Spending a little quality time with your colleagues can make a huge difference! Just look at what happened when New
Continue ReadingResponsibility Breeds Motivation
By Tom Sponsel, CPA/ABV, CFF Managing Partner [email protected] Every good manager knows that the key to improving productivity is to hire talented people with skill sets that are commensurate with
Continue ReadingEmployee Spotlight — Christopher Sargent
Christopher Sargent started as an intern for Sponsel CPA Group in the spring of 2016 and became a full-time staff member in the fall of 2017. As a Staff Accountant
Continue ReadingTax Law Changes – The GAAP Effect
By Lisa Blankman, CPA Manager, Audit & Assurance Services [email protected] The tax reform is here, with significant changes to both individual and business taxation that have been covered extensively in
Continue ReadingThe Deep Dive: Significant Changes to Itemized Deductions
By Josie Dillon, CPA Manager, Tax Services [email protected] The Deep Dive takes a closer look at individual aspects of the new tax law and how they might affect you or
Continue ReadingThe Deep Dive: Modifications to Deductions of Losses
By Ryan Hodell, CPA Staff, Tax Services [email protected] Each Thursday for the next few weeks, Sponsel CPA Group will present The Deep Dive, a closer look at individual aspects of
Continue ReadingThe Deep Dive: Business Interest Expense Deduction Limitations
By Lindsey Anderson, CPA Manager, Tax Services [email protected] Each Thursday for the next few weeks, Sponsel CPA Group will present The Deep Dive, a closer look at individual aspects of
Continue ReadingWhat Does Growth Look Like?
By Lisa Purichia Partner, Director of Entrepreneurial Services You’ve no doubt heard the old business adage, “If you’re not growing, you’re dying.” With the passage of tax reform, most experts
Continue ReadingEmployee Spotlight — Lila Casper
Lila Casper joined Sponsel CPA Group one year ago after already having experience in public accounting. As a Staff Accountant in the Audit & Assurance Services department, her duties include
Continue ReadingBeware of Meltdown Computer Vulnerability
By Chris Edwards Manager, IT Services A critical new vulnerability in computer systems has been revealed that could pose a significant threat at any person or organization that wants to
Continue ReadingDalton Mudd joins firm
Sponsel CPA Group is pleased to welcome Dalton Mudd to our team as a Staff accountant in the Tax Services department. He is a graduate of Marian University with a
Continue ReadingNew intern is Skyler McCool
Skyler McCool will be interning with the firm for the next few months, splitting his time between the Audit & Assurance Services and Tax Services departments. He is currently attending
Continue ReadingThe Deep Dive: New Favorable Depreciation Provisions
By Liz Belcher, CPA Manager, Tax Services Each Thursday for the next few weeks, Sponsel CPA Group will present The Deep Dive, a closer look at individual aspects of the
Continue ReadingThe Deep Dive: Changes to Fringe Benefit Rules for Employers
Brandon Cangany, CPA Senior, Tax Services [email protected] Each Thursday for the next few weeks, Sponsel CPA Group will present The Deep Dive, a closer look at individual aspects of the
Continue ReadingTax Form Highlight Sheets Available for Download
By Nick Hopkins, CPA, CFP® Partner, Director of Tax Services [email protected] Sponsel CPA Group has developed two highlight sheets which provide a helpful recap of some of the most
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