Nerd's Eye View

DECEMBER 28, 2022

includes a significant number of Roth-related changes (both involving Roth IRAs as well as Roth accounts in employer retirement plans), though notably, the legislation does not include any provisions that restrict or eliminate existing Roth strategies (e.g., In addition, SECURE 2.0 backdoor Roth conversions).

Tax Planning 98

Tax Planning Securities Planning Accounting 98

E78 Partners

MARCH 3, 2025

The IPO market has also seen a resurgence, with 13 IPOs each aiming to raise $100 million or more filed in January 2025 alone , marking the highest number of sizable IPO filings in a single month since early 2022. Develop Comprehensive Tax Strategies: Optimize tax planning, transfer pricing, and international tax considerations.

Financial Planning and Analysis (FP&A) 52

Financial Planning and Analysis (FP&A) GAAP Marketing Compliance 52

Nerd's Eye View

FEBRUARY 24, 2023

Enjoy the current installment of “Weekend Reading For Financial Planners” – this week’s edition kicks off with the news that the SEC’s proposed “Safeguarding Rule” would significantly increase the number of investment advisers deemed to have custody of client assets and increase paperwork requirements for advisers (..)

Tax Planning 98

Tax Planning Auditing Numbers Investments 98

Nerd's Eye View

SEPTEMBER 20, 2024

Enjoy the current installment of "Weekend Reading For Financial Planners" – this week's edition kicks off with the news that the North American Securities Administrators Association (NASAA) released the latest edition its annual survey outlining the state of state-registered RIAs, showing that the number of state-registered firms and their assets (..)

Tax Planning 98

Tax Planning Investments Numbers Marketing 98

Nerd's Eye View

OCTOBER 27, 2023

Also in industry news this week: A survey indicates that while financial advisors remain the most trusted source of financial advice, they might increasingly encounter client questions and ideas that originated from social media Following the transition of advisors and clients from TD Ameritrade and amid competition from competing RIA custodians, Charles (..)

Tax Planning 98

Tax Planning Auditing Leverage Investments 98

Nerd's Eye View

OCTOBER 14, 2022

While this will help seniors keep pace with rising prices, it also creates tax planning opportunities for advisors and raises the possibility that the Social Security Trust Fund could be depleted sooner than expected. for 2023, the largest COLA since 1981. Why accounting firms have become hot acquisition targets for RIAs.

Tax Planning 98

Tax Planning Practice Management Accounting Firms Securities 98

Nerd's Eye View

AUGUST 9, 2024

Also in industry news this week: With a potential SEC regulation requiring RIAs to engage in enhanced "know your customer" practices under consideration, the Investment Adviser Association is arguing for a more tailored approach to identifying risky clients and a longer implementation period to relieve the potential burden on RIAs The SEC is investigating (..)

Tax Planning 98

Tax Planning Planning Accounting Investments 98

Nerd's Eye View

JULY 7, 2023

Also in industry news this week: A recent survey indicates that a strong majority of financial advisory clients have maintained their trust in their advisors despite the investment market setbacks experienced last year A report from the SEC shows that a majority RIAs have mandatory arbitration clauses in their client agreements, a practice that has (..)

Mergers and Acquisitions (M&A) 98

Mergers and Acquisitions (M&A) Tax Planning Valuation Sales 98

Nerd's Eye View

NOVEMBER 18, 2022

From there, we have several articles on tax planning: How advisors can add value for their clients by managing their exposure to mutual fund capital gains distributions. A new research study suggests that delaying taxes in retirement is often not the optimal course of action.

Tax Planning 98

Tax Planning Practice Management Leadership Planning 98

Nerd's Eye View

MAY 31, 2024

Also in industry news this week: Legislation that has passed through the U.S.

Tax Planning 95

Tax Planning Education Compliance Communication 95

Nerd's Eye View

SEPTEMBER 6, 2024

Also in industry news this week: A probe by the Government Accountability Office found that the conflict-of-interest disclosures offered by many firms offering financial advice are often inadequate or confusing, making it hard for consumers to understand whether and when a financial professional is operating in their best interest A recent study has (..)

Treasury 98

Treasury Tax Planning Practice Management Compliance 98

Nerd's Eye View

JUNE 21, 2024

Also in industry news this week: A recent survey indicates that financial advisors continue to move towards ETFs and away from mutual funds when it comes to client portfolio recommendations, though a majority of advisors continue to see a role for active management in the investment management process A former employee has filed a lawsuit alleging (..)

Math 98

Math Tax Planning Treasury Leverage 98

Nerd's Eye View

MAY 12, 2023

Also in industry news this week: Why industry groups representing investment advisers and others have blasted an SEC proposal that would significantly expand its Custody Rule A new study suggests that organic client growth and profit margins are the key factors driving RIA valuations, with the firm’s affiliation model having little to no impact (..)

Tax Planning 98

Tax Planning Practice Management Valuation Investments 98

Nerd's Eye View

JANUARY 31, 2024

This shift has led financial advisors to explore new strategies for mitigating the resulting tax-planning challenges. Under the new law, non-spouse beneficiaries (with few exceptions) must now withdraw the entirety of an inherited IRA within 10 years of the account owner's passing rather than over their own lifetimes.

Nonprofit 98

Nonprofit Tax Planning Planning Accounting 98

Global Finance

DECEMBER 6, 2024

This approach delivers coordinated services, including private banking, wealth planning, trust and estate planning, insurance, and investment management. The success of the offering is also evident in the numbers. The bank achieved impressive revenue growth, with earnings soaring to $608.7 million in 2023, up from $516.6

Banking 52

Banking Problem Solving Leadership Tax Planning 52

Nerd's Eye View

DECEMBER 25, 2023

We start with several articles on retirement planning: Data showing where American retirees currently stand, from their average net worth to how they spend each hour of the day How, according to a recent study, delaying Social Security benefits typically leads to greater lifetime wealth than claiming benefits early in order to reduce portfolio withdrawals (..)

Practice Management 98

Practice Management Tax Planning Planning Securities 98

CFO News Room

NOVEMBER 28, 2022

Combined with growing advisor (and consumer) interest in comprehensive financial planning services, the number of ways advisors can add value for their clients has expanded greatly. Luckily, advisors have a large number of ways to add value to their clients’ lives (more than 101 in fact!) Tax Planning.

Tax Planning 130

Tax Planning Planning Investments Profit and Loss 130

Nerd's Eye View

FEBRUARY 19, 2024

those that offer both digital robo-advice and human touch) are growing faster than almost everyone else, with 24% of net new cashflows despite the low aggregate number of firms with this business model. Likewise, while CRM usage has slipped by about 5%, the overall number of advisors who use a CRM still remains at a dominant 92%.

Tax Planning 97

Tax Planning Technology Numbers Planning 97

Nerd's Eye View

MAY 8, 2023

In other words, by clearing space during tax season to focus full-time on tax preparation, it was possible for Ben to contain tax prep work to a reasonable number of hours. Furthermore, similarly structuring the client service calendar for the remainder of the year to focus on specific topics at set times (e.g.,

Tax Planning 98

Tax Planning Planning Investments Practice Management 98

Nerd's Eye View

AUGUST 21, 2023

For instance, niche firms have greater satisfaction with the number of leads received, the ‘fit’ of the prospects with the firm, and the effectiveness of their lead generation strategies when compared to non-niche firms. tax planning or working with blended families), as well as the type of clients they like working with the most.

Marketing 98

Marketing Tax Planning Planning Numbers 98

Nerd's Eye View

JULY 12, 2024

Also in industry news this week: 2 House committees this week advanced legislation that would halt implementation of the Department of Labor's new Retirement Security Rule, which, combined with ongoing lawsuits, threaten to derail the regulation either before or soon after it becomes effective in late September A Federal judge has put the future of (..)

Tax Planning 75

Tax Planning Leadership Communication Accounting 75

Accountancy Today

DECEMBER 6, 2023

The research found that the role of a modern-day accountant goes beyond number-crunching; it extends to providing valuable insights, supporting data-driven decisions, and helping organisations navigate complex financial terrain.

Accounting 85

Accounting Problem Solving Tax Planning Economics 85

Nerd's Eye View

JUNE 7, 2024

Also in industry news this week: Backers announced the new Texas Stock Exchange, which seeks to provide companies with a lower-cost alternative to the NYSE and Nasdaq, which, if successful, could create a more competitive landscape and potentially better execution and reduced trading costs for financial advisors and their clients The American College (..)

Concentration 75

Concentration Analyzing Data Tax Planning Leverage 75

Nerd's Eye View

OCTOBER 2, 2023

This month's edition kicks off with the news that custodial platform Altruist is eliminating the $1 per account monthly fee for its portfolio management and reporting technology for advisors on its platform, which on the one hand suggests that the economies of scale Altruist has achieved in the wake of its move to become a fully self-clearing custodian (..)

Communication 98

Communication Tax Planning Technology Planning 98

Nerd's Eye View

MAY 31, 2023

Ultimately, for a subset of taxpayers – namely high-income owners of pass-through businesses in high-tax states, who preferably only do business in 1 or a small number of states to reduce the overall complexity – PTETs can provide an opportunity for significant Federal tax savings.

Planning 98

Planning Tax Planning Numbers Investments 98

Nerd's Eye View

OCTOBER 7, 2024

This month's edition kicks off with the news that digital estate planning platform Wealth.com has raised a whopping $30 million in Series A funding, following on the heels of Vanilla's follow-on $20M capital round just a few months ago – which on the one hand reflects the anticipated enthusiasm for solutions that can help advisors efficiently (..)

B2B 98

B2B Planning Tax Planning Technology 98

CFO Share

APRIL 5, 2022

Timely and accurate filing is critical to avoiding unnecessary tax audits. Your business tax planning should contemplate nexus events to avoid surprises. Typical events that may trigger new small business sales tax nexus include: Opening a new location. Filing an income tax return with a new state.

Sales 98

Sales Auditing Compliance Tax Planning 98

CFO News Room

DECEMBER 23, 2022

We also have a number of articles on spending and budgeting: Why advisors might want to consider using a client service calendar to organize the wide range of services they provide for clients throughout the year. and 2.0%, respectively, over the last five years.

Mergers and Acquisitions (M&A) 130

Mergers and Acquisitions (M&A) Planning Valuation Securities 130

CFO Plans

NOVEMBER 4, 2024

A Roadmap for Success with CFO Plans In conclusion, strategic financial planning is not just about numbers; it’s about creating a roadmap for business expansion.

CFO 52

CFO Cost Management Leverage Planning 52

PYMNTS

MARCH 6, 2019

The European Union has announced that it will not move forward with a digital tax plan covering the entire EU, but also said it would look at reforming tax laws for internet companies, according to a report from Reuters. The global tax reform is being prepared by the Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD).

Tax Planning 49

Tax Planning Finance Planning Economics 49

PYMNTS

FEBRUARY 27, 2019

Some tax reforms have been approved in the past year, but new ones have also been revealed, including a “cum/ex” tax scandal, which cost European treasuries €55 billion. The report said reform is hard to enable because some of the 28 countries in the EU “display traits of a tax haven and facilitate aggressive tax planning.”

Finance 60

Finance Tax Planning Treasury Banking 60

CFO Plans

JUNE 14, 2024

In today’s AI-powered business environment, accounting is no longer just about crunching numbers. These services include cash flow analysis, tax planning, and risk management, ensuring that your real estate portfolio remains profitable and sustainable.

Accounting 52

Accounting Manufacturing CFO Tax Planning 52

CFO News Room

DECEMBER 26, 2022

As 2022 comes to a close, I am once again so thankful to all of you, the ever-growing number of readers who continue to regularly visit this Nerd’s Eye View Blog (and share the content with your friends and colleagues, which we greatly appreciate!). Executive Summary.

Planning 130

Planning Benchmarking Profit and Loss Communication 130

CFO Simplified

MARCH 7, 2024

Many “beneficial owners” choose to obtain something called a “FinCEN ID,” which is a unique identifying number issued to an individual by FinCEN. Robert Garner, a partner in LP’s Corporate and Tax Planning Practice Groups , advises clients on tax planning in connection with a wide variety of transactions.

Tax Planning 59

Tax Planning Compliance Restructuring Treasury 59

Boston Startup CFO

OCTOBER 13, 2015

They do not sit in their office only crunching numbers; they should have a feel for where those numbers come from. Accounting Manager - Oversees a bookkeeper or staff accountant, might help with tax planning and payroll, and can provide basic financial reporting. Do You Need a CFO?

CFO 52

CFO Tax Planning GAAP Budgeting 52

CFO Simplified

MARCH 7, 2024

Many “beneficial owners” choose to obtain something called a “FinCEN ID,” which is a unique identifying number issued to an individual by FinCEN. Robert Garner, a partner in LP’s Corporate and Tax Planning Practice Groups , advises clients on tax planning in connection with a wide variety of transactions.

Tax Planning 52

Tax Planning Compliance Restructuring Treasury 52

CFO News Room

NOVEMBER 21, 2022

How confident are they that no year-end-tax-planning opportunities were missed across their entire client base? scheduling out tasks related to tax, insurance, estate, and foundational planning issues at different times of the year) across all of the firm’s clients can reduce errors and increase efficiency.

Planning 130

Planning Communication Concentration Practice Management 130