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Physical Therapy Gets Marathoner Prepped for Boston
When Ashley Thayer qualified for the Boston Marathon last May, she was a first-time marathoner. Little did she know that the half-marathon she’d entered on
CenterState NY Region Recognized for its Potential Potential
In another sign of our economic resurgence, Syracuse was named the no. 1 location among midsize U.S. cities for companies looking to “reshore” operations. In a report released recently from The Hackett Group, published in the New York Post, Syracuse was noted for several positive business attributes. They included declining labor costs, access to huge
Legislature Must Focus on Middle-Class Tax Relief, Education, Ethics
The last few weeks are always a flurry of activity, but amid the hustle and hustle of wrapping up the state legislative session, we must remain focused on what matters — middle-class tax relief, supporting education, and strengthening ethics. There is no doubt that New York’s families are strapped. Every dollar counts for hardworking
Trusts and Wills: What if the document no longer fits the family situation?
A common complaint about the trust or will of a deceased ancestor is that the terms of the trust or will are not responsive to changed circumstances and events not contemplated at the time the instrument was signed. Trust beneficiaries may become disabled or improvident. Family members may develop conflicts. Tax laws may have radically changed.
Audit Committee Performance Evaluations
“I don’t think there’s a company, a management, an audit committee that hasn’t gone back and re-looked at what they’re doing … People are really scrutinizing and (want to) really make sure their houses are in order and clean.” — William Esrey, Sprint CEO July 1, 2014, was the effective date of New York’s
Doing business internationally doesn’t have to be hard
Welcome to the inaugural edition of “Thinking International,” a column dedicated to all things international as it relates to uncovering new business opportunities. The goal
The Non-Techie’s Guide to Google’s Mobile-Friendly Update
April 21 is a day that lived in infamy (or glory) for many websites, as Google updated its criteria and began ranking mobile-friendly websites higher.
Addressing key questions about the Nonprofit Revitalization Act
The state’s Nonprofit Revitalization Act (NPRA) took effect July 1, 2014. Nonprofit organizations throughout New York have invested a significant amount of board, management, legal, and financial effort in complying with requirements of this extensive reform legislation. Two of the primary focus areas for both reform and increased board governance regard conflicts of interest and
What others dream about, WISE women do. On April 21, the women Igniting the Spirit of Entrepreneurship (WISE) Symposium hosted its 13th annual event. More than 900 aspiring entrepreneurs who desire to attain success and significance attended the event at the Carrier Dome on the Syracuse University campus. Over the past decade, WISE has
Key role for board, audit committee members: Ask smart questions
As an auditor, I’m asked a wide variety of questions, and I welcome those inquiries from my clients. As in any productive relationship, communication with your auditor is not only helpful, but also the cornerstone of working together effectively. Certain communications are required, and should be proactively addressed by your auditor. Top topics of
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