Be Ready for Earlier W-2 and 1099 Deadlines
By Mary Ferguson, QuickBooks Certified Pro Advisor Manager, Entrepreneurial Services As businesses prepare for the holiday rush as well as year-end payroll and planning, many people may not be aware
Continue ReadingCEO, Where Is Your Time Best Spent?
By Tom Sponsel, CPA/ABV, CFF Managing Partner (Part 1 of 2) When you’re the leader of an organization, one of the most important daily struggles is to determine where to
Continue ReadingWhat makes you different from your best competitor?
By Jason S. Thompson, CPA/ABV, ASA, CFE, CFF Partner, Director of Valuation and Litigation Services I have often heard that it’s difficult to see your own weaknesses – especially in
Continue ReadingEmployee Spotlight – Lisa Purichia
Lisa Purichia is an original founding member of Sponsel CPA Group, joining Tom Sponsel and (then) two other partners in launching a new kind of accounting firm focused on helping
Continue ReadingYear End Planning for Section 179 and Bonus Depreciation Deductions
By Josie Dillon, CPA Manager, Tax Services The Protecting Americans from Tax Hikes Act (PATH) of last year retroactively extended tax year 2015 provisions that had expired. Today we’d like
Continue ReadingThanks to all
As we enter the holiday season, we would like to give a hearty thank you to everyone who is so important to our success here at Sponsel CPA Group –
Continue ReadingIRS 2017 limits announced
On October 27, 2016 the IRS announced the 2017 Cost-of-Living adjustments. The amounts did not change from last year. Those limits pertinent to retirement plans are listed below.
Continue ReadingSponsel CPA Group taps Bill Barks to head Employee Benefit Plan Services
Sponsel CPA Group is proud to announce the addition of veteran CPA Bill Barks to head up their growing Employee Benefit Plan Services department as Director. Over more than three
Continue ReadingQuick Glance at What Trump Victory Means for Tax Policy
By Nick Hopkins, CPA, CFP® Partner, Director of Tax Services [email protected] We previously discussed some of the possible changes in tax policy that could come with the presidential election. Now
Continue ReadingIRS Regulations to Limit Gift and Estate Tax Valuation Discounts
By Jason S. Thompson, CPA/ABV, ASA, CFE, CFF Partner, Director of Valuation and Litigation Services [email protected] In August 2016, the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) followed through with its threats to
Continue ReadingEmployers Need to Adapt to New Overtime Rules
By Lisa Purichia, Partner and Director of Entrepreneurial Services, Sponsel CPA Group and Stephanie Cassman, Employment Attorney, Lewis Wagner LLP By now most employers are aware of changes in the
Continue ReadingChoosing the Right IRA for You
By Lindsey Anderson, CPA Manager, Tax Services Group If your employer does not offer a 401k program – or even if they do — IRAs are a common recourse for
Continue ReadingEmployee Spotlight — Brandon Cangany
Since joining the firm nearly two years ago, Brandon Cangany has obtained his CPA license and greatly expanded his base of knowledge to serve Tax Services clients. As a Staff
Continue ReadingGrowth: Do You Walk the Talk?
By Nick Hopkins, CPA, CFP® Partner, Director of Tax Services Why is it important to grow your business? As a CEO or other leader in an organization, it’s vital to
Continue ReadingHighest Peer Review Rating
Every three years Sponsel CPA Group undergoes an exhaustive peer review by other independent practicing CPAs as required by the Indiana State Board of Accountancy. Recently the firm was pleased
Continue ReadingCommunity Service
A group of volunteers from Sponsel CPA Group went to Christamore House on Sept. 23 as part of the firm’s Day of Service, a time to give back to the
Continue ReadingTrump and Clinton’s Tax Plans: How They Stack Up and What It Means To You
By Nick Hopkins, CPA, CFP® Partner, Director of Tax Services [email protected] With the presidential election coming down to the wire, now is a good time for a nonpartisan look at
Continue ReadingAdam Parkhurst joins Sponsel CPA Group
Adam Parkhurst has joined Sponsel CPA Group as a Staff accountant in the Audit & Assurance Services department. A recent graduate of Purdue University’s Krannert School of Management with a
Continue ReadingQuestions to Ask When Beginning College Planning
By Ryan Hodell Staff, Tax Services It’s no secret that the cost of a college education continues to skyrocket, with no ceiling in sight. According to the College Board, the
Continue ReadingClient Profile: Prime Car Wash
It’s great to be in an expanding business, but growth brings its own set of challenges. For Prime Car Wash, that meant juggling associated companies for each of their locations,
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