Lease Accounting Convergence Efforts: Is Change in the Future??
Over a decade ago, the improper treatment of leases by Xerox Corporation sent shock waves through the financial and accounting professions. Recently, the International Accounting Standards Board met with the
Continue ReadingThank you, interns!
Sponsel CPA Group would like to extend our sincere thanks to our two interns this year: Jakob Wright of Marian University and Brandon Cangany of IUPUI. They’ve been a tremendous
Continue ReadingMcNett helps Dress for Success
Jennifer McNett, a Manager in the Tax Services department, has been named to the Finance Committee of Dress for Success Indianapolis. The not-for-profit provides professional attire and career development tools
Continue ReadingAnother great tax season
The Partners wish to extend a BIG THANK YOU to the entire Sponsel CPA Group team as we approach the end of another busy and successful tax season. They served
Continue ReadingMicrosoft Ending Support for Windows XP
Recently the Indiana CPA Society (INCPAS) sent out an important notice reminding everyone that Microsoft will soon end support services for older operating systems and software. Specifically, on Tuesday, April
Continue ReadingPrivate Company Accounting Update: New Option for Common Control Leasing
Last week during the madness of the NCAA Men’s Basketball Tournament, the Financial Accounting Standards Board (FASB) approved an opportunity for privately held companies to cease consolidating certain related entities.
Continue ReadingFraud 201: Who Commits Occupational Fraud?
(Second in a 3-part series) By Jason S. Thompson, CPA/ABV, ASA, CFE, CFF Partner, Director of Valuation and Litigation Services Our Fraud 101 article last month dealt with common occupational
Continue ReadingClient Profile: Blue Ribbon Transport
Blue Ribbon Transport was founded in 1996 as a sister company to Caito Foods Service, taking over their distribution needs. Over the past decade, though, the Indianapolis-based business has experienced
Continue ReadingNext>IN Gearing Up for 2014
By Amber Cash-Hoover, CPA/ABV Analyst, Valuation and Litigation Services Next>IN is gearing up for an exciting slate of 2014 events! Created in 2011 with Sponsel CPA Group as its sponsor,
Continue ReadingFirm debuts Succession Planning
Sponsel CPA Group has announced its newest service area, Succession Planning, to help business owners better prepare and plan for their retirement or sale of the company. While the firm
Continue ReadingCash-Hoover earns ABV credential
Amber Cash-Hoover, a CPA and Analyst in the Valuation and Litigation Services department, has officially earned her ABV credential, designating her as Accredited in Business Valuation. According to the American
Continue ReadingEmployee Spotlight: Zach Donovan
A Staff member in the Tax Department, Zach Donovan joined the firm last September and has distinguished himself in his duties preparing S-Corporation, partnership and non-profit tax returns. He was
Continue ReadingHow to Value a Business: The Process
(Part 1 of 4) Over the course of our next several communications, our team will address some of the basic but common questions we encounter as valuation analysts. Our aim
Continue ReadingA soldier’s homecoming
More congratulations are in order for Jo-Ann Lewandowski and her family: her son Tyler Turner has returned safely from his second tour of duty with the U.S. Army in Afghanistan.
Continue ReadingLewandowski earns 401(k) certification
Jo-Ann Lewandowski, a Senior on the Sponsel CPA Group Employee Benefit Plan Services team, has earned the Qualified 401(k) Administrator credential, or QKA. This required the successful completion of a
Continue ReadingEmployee Spotlight: Kevin Womack
Since joining Sponsel CPA Group last September as a Staff member in the Audit & Assurance Services department, Kevin Womack has already made his mark. Kevin has had a number
Continue ReadingYou May Get Quizzed for Your Tax Return
By Nick Hopkins, CPA, CFP Partner, Director of Tax Services Many people look forward to receiving a tax refund every year – including some criminals who pose as taxpayers to
Continue ReadingFraud 101: What Does Occupational Fraud Look Like?
(First in a 3-part series) By Jason S. Thompson, CPA/ABV, ASA, CFE, CFF Partner, Director of Valuation and Litigation Services [email protected] Most people may think they know what “fraud” means,
Continue ReadingData Security: What You Need to Know
By Chris Edwards Manager, IT Services Lately it seems like every time we look at the news we hear about another major case of data security breach. Just last month
Continue ReadingAnderson named Manager by Sponsel CPA Group
Lindsey Anderson has been promoted to Manager in the Tax Services department, Sponsel CPA Group has announced. A graduate of the University of Indianapolis with a B.A. in Accounting and
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