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Business and professional services providers should consider whether sales tax collection is necessary in the wake of the Wayfair decision.

Join RSM for a digital transformation conversation for business and professional services companies during this live webcast series.

From law firms to government contractors, what’s impacting business and professional services businesses amid a time of uncertainty?

The IRS updated taxpayers on its operations status and recognized the delays in processing check payments due on July 15, 2020.

In the current environment, firms need to address their digital strategy to remain competitive and deliver the value to their clients.

California Office of Tax Appeals determined that a construction company could not use a resale certificate for material purchases.

Boost your business performance with a professional services automation tool. Find out more by attending this webcast.

In the midst of pandemic and social unrest, companies can make lasting change. This commitment is facing perhaps its greatest test yet.

The recent IRS Notice provides relief in the form of flexibility for investment timing and testing periods for QOFs and their investors.

Federal contractors who participate, or have subcontractors who participate, in the PPP must consider what the funds mean to them.

Corporate taxpayers filing a consolidated return have an added layer of rules to navigate when carrying back a net operating loss.

Recent guidance extends certain deadlines for LIHTC, WOTC, and Historic Rehabilitation tax credits because of COVID-19.

Recent guidance provides that certain deadlines, including the allowable time to invest in a QOF, are now extended because of COVID-19.

The IRS issued guidance extending the time for taxpayers to file certain Form 3115s and Form 1128s to July 15, 2020.

As businesses renegotiate debts in the aftermath of COVID-19, it is critical to understand whether the debt is considered publicly traded.

Law firms and professional services businesses are experiencing challenges with the COVID-19 pandemic, creating state and local tax issues.

Learn how CMMC advisory services can help to align security practices and controls with new cybersecurity requirements from the DoD.

M&A activity with government contractors is rising so companies need to arrive at correct valuations for privately held acquisition targets.

New rules took effect under section 199A of the tax code for operators of a service business that file as an individual.

Firms are under tremendous pressure to gain and maintain competitiveness amid new and evolving trends in 2020.

As engineering firms increase in scale, they need to consider the balance between pursuit of growth and changes in their risk profile.

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Beginning in 2020, some individual taxpayers working remotely in Illinois will have a 30-day safe harbor from the state income tax.

Professional services firms could be overlooking financial reporting standards that affect software and cloud-based platforms costs.

Professional services firms, as part of implementing the new revenue recognition standard, should weigh performance obligations criteria.

Join RSM for a revenue recognition standard (ASC 606) update for business and professional services companies.

Professional services automation streamlines processes and efficiencies, and can improve margins and reporting.

As cybersecurity continues to gain traction, law firms should implement best practices in the most efficient way possible.

Listen to business and professional services tax professionals provide analysis of tax issues affecting the industry.

Business and professional services firms should pay close attention to these top ten impactful trends in 2019.

Insurance companies seeking to make a change to the basis of computing certain reserves receive new automatic accounting method change.

From meals and entertainment to new business income deductions, law firms have much to ponder related to tax reform.

Business and professional services firms face challenges due to tax reform, but there are opportunities to maximize the benefits, too.

With M&A transactions hitting a multi-quarter low in both volume and value, tariffs may be having an effect on deal flow.

The future is here, and middle market businesses must find a way to allocate investment capital to keep pace with technology.

What state and local tax considerations can greatly affect business and professional services providers? Learn more.

Business and professional services organizations: Get key takeaways on revenue recognition changes from our recent webcast.

Business and professional services: Prepare for the new revenue recognition guidance. Understand certain accounting considerations.

Learn the valuation impacts resulting from the TCJA and its effect on business owners and investors assessment of ownership interests.

Join RSM as we share insights on how the new revenue recognition standard (ASC 606) affects the business and professional services industry.

Companies should review the tax treatment of their M&E expenses to comply with the changes of expenses to 0%, 50% and 100% deductible.

With a shift in attention to technology advances, private equity investors increased their focus on digitally focused services business.

Get investors’ insights on what’s happening in the technology sector from valuations to value-add and takeaways from RSM’s Tech Connection.

With the pipeline refilling and the IPO window more open now than at any time last year, changes in the industry could be coming.

Profitable law firms are optimizing back-office solutions, compensation and partnership structures. Learn more.

Executing a successful growth strategy in your law firm via acquisition and lateral hires requires a circumspect approach. Learn more.

Business professional services organizations, learn the importance of a key-employee succession plan and how to implement one now.

Stagnancy is in the forecast for business products and services as the industry moves forward with caution amidst tepid domestic growth.

Learn how DPAD and IC-DISC tax incentives can benefit architecture and engineering firms. Take advantage of these key tax opportunities.

The DOL issued a final rule on EO 13706, Establishing Paid Sick Leave for Federal Contractors requiring leave for employees.

Learn how professional services firms can maximize their meals and entertainment deductions—and reduce audit risks.

From benchmarking to managing acquisitions and lateral hires to controlling costs, key strategic planning guidance for law firms.

By effectively understanding a financial expert’s role in litigation, you can best leverage their contribution to your case.

Quality brands across the technology and digital services sectors will become coveted M&A targets.

Learn about law practice trends and insights from RSM’s national business and professional services practice leader

Learn about some of the common threats to information security that law firms face and how to avoid the pitfalls.

The decline in deal volume in business products and services is potentially attributable to a drop in the quality of targets coming to market.

Low energy prices are cushioning bottom lines in the business products and services industry and revenues continue to grow, but momentum has slowed.

Low energy prices are cushioning bottom lines in the business products and services industry and revenues continue to grow, but momentum has slowed.

Knowing where your law firm stands in the market can be vital. RSM provides the benchmarks you need to make informed financial decisions.

All entities must begin planning to ensure ERP systems and processes fully meet the demands of adopting new revenue recognition guidance.

RSM helps a multicompany organization modernize its core business systems, implementing a flexible ERP platform for a variety of businesses.

Establishing a written strategic plan for your business and professional services firm is critical to your future growth.

Deliberation of succession planning issues that arise in your business and professional services firm can reduce financial and emotional woes.

A detailed analysis is required to identify the often-overlooked research credit opportunities in the engineering and construction industries.

Join us to explore two of the most common areas of M&A litigation and what you can do to protect your next deal.

One important consideration during potential business and professional services industry acquisitions, is the compensation structure.

A summary of how providers of business and professional services may be affected by the new guidance in ASC 606.

Learn how to avoid post-closing disputes that can derail transactions and result in increased costs, strained relationships and litigation.

Joe Adams, managing partner and CEO of RSM US LLP, sat down with John Rowady, CEO of rEvolution, a sports marketing and media agency.

From buyer journeys to decision-makers and multichannel engagement, learn the importance of addressing these B2B buying pattern needs.

Law firms, learn key observations and insights you’ll need to make informed financial decisions for a profitable future.

For professional services firms, information is highly valued, making it a target for criminals. Do you understand your potential threats?