2015

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Surface Transportation and Veterans Health Care Choice Improvement Act of 2015

Katz,Sapper&Miller

On July 31, 2015, the Surface Transportation and Veterans Health Care Choice Improvement Act of 2015 (the “Surface Transportation Act”) was signed into law. The Surface Transportation Act includes a wide variety of provisions.

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Thomson Pushes Ahead on CSA Transition

The Progressive Accountant

Thomson Reuters executives were talking effusively about their plans for the cloud at the company's recent Synergy user conference. But many users were far more concerned with some older technology—moving from the soon-to-be retired Creative Solutions Accounting, which hit the market in 1998, to the newer Accounting CS, which launched on May 1, 2010.

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State & Local Tax Update: 12/30/15

Katz,Sapper&Miller

With the 2016 filing season right around the corner, please be aware that substantial changes have occurred to Indiana personal property tax filings.

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Whatever Happened to Fee-for-Service Healthcare?

Katz,Sapper&Miller

Buggy whips. Typewriters. Dodo birds. Fee-for-service healthcare. What do they each have in common? A lot, according to members of a Healthcare Leaders of New York panel on "The Future of Healthcare Financing.

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What Your Financial Statements Are Telling You—And How to Listen!

Speaker: David Worrell, CFO, Author & Speaker

Your financial statements hold powerful insights—but are you truly paying attention? Many finance professionals focus on the income statement while overlooking key signals hidden in the balance sheet and cash flow statement. Understanding these numbers can unlock smarter decision-making, uncover risks, and drive long-term success. Join David Worrell, accomplished CFO, finance expert, and author, for an engaging, nontraditional take on reading financial statements.

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‘Uberfication of Trucking’ Is More Sizzle Than Substance

Katz,Sapper&Miller

Recent media coverage of start-up companies that are bringing Uber-style technology to trucking makes it tempting to conclude that big changes are imminent. The new technology promises to automate the work of matching loads with carriers, thus eliminating waste from the supply chain, making freight brokers obsolete and dramatically altering the relationship between shippers and carriers.

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Protecting Americans from Tax Hikes Act of 2015

Katz,Sapper&Miller

Friday, Dec. 18, President Obama signed the Protecting Americans from Tax Hikes Act of 2015 (PATH Act). The PATH Act extends many popular tax provisions that expired at the end of 2014. Unlike the tax extenders legislation we have seen in the past couple of years, the PATH Act makes many provisions permanent, extends others through 2019, and extends several provisions through 2016.

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Property Tax Changes for 2016

Katz,Sapper&Miller

Significant legislative changes were made to Indiana property taxes in 2015, many of which should be considered when planning for 2016. For a complete list of updates, view the property tax overview in KSM’s 2015 Legislative Update.

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2016 Mergers & Acquisitions Middle-Market Investor Outlook

Katz,Sapper&Miller

How will the U.S.'s mergers and acquisitions middle market fare in 2016? That largely depends on past performances and trends, including global, economic and political factors, to see where the market has been.

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KSM Location Advisors’ President Appears on Inside INdiana Business

Katz,Sapper&Miller

Inside INdiana Business President of KSM Location Advisors, Katie Culp, appeared alongside Trevor Yager, president and CEO of Trendy Minds, and Murray Clark, partner at Faegre Baker Daniels, on last week’s Inside INdiana Business’ INsiders panel.

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New York State & Local Tax Update: December 2015

Katz,Sapper&Miller

The New York Department of Taxation and Finance has updated Publication 420, a guide to the metropolitan commuter transportation mobility tax (MCTMT) to provide guidance on computing, reporting, and paying the MCTMT for tax years beginning on or after Jan. 1, 2015.

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Forecasting Failures Are Costly: Here's How To Fix Them

Speaker: Dave Sackett

Traditional budgeting and forecasting methods can no longer keep pace with today’s rapidly evolving business environment. Static budgets, rigid annual forecasts, and outdated financial models limit an organization’s ability to adapt to market shifts and economic uncertainty. To stay ahead, finance leaders must leverage a future-forward approach—one that leverages real-time data, predictive analytics, and continuous planning to drive smarter financial decisions.

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A Beginner’s Guide to ESOPs: Why Your Employees Might Be Your Best Succession Plan

Katz,Sapper&Miller

Chances are, you have been giving this question some thought lately. You and your fellow shareholders (if you have them) might be discussing options such as selling to a competitor or to another third party. Maybe you have even discussed selling the business to a group of key managers.

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Are Economic Development Efforts in Northeast Indiana at Risk?

Katz,Sapper&Miller

The state of Indiana unveiled its Regional Cities Initiative earlier this year with great fanfare, and with good reason. At a price tag of $84 million, Indiana hopes that its underwriting of regional economic development efforts will pay big dividends towards sustainable economic development success.

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Blending the Past and Present: Restaurants Stick to Basics While Adapting to Industry Changes

Katz,Sapper&Miller

The needs of most restaurant guests are not shrouded in mystery – they want a consistent, quality product and an enjoyable experience. How restaurant owners choose to deliver on these expectations is where the opportunities lie.

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Thomson Pushes Ahead on CSA Transition

The Progressive Accountant

Thomson Reuters executives were talking effusively about their plans for the cloud at the company's recent Synergy user conference. But many users were far more concerned with some older technology—moving from the soon-to-be retired Creative Solutions Accounting, which hit the market in 1998, to the newer Accounting CS, which launched on May 1, 2010.

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Are Robots Replacing You? Keeping Humans in the Loop in Automated Environments

Speaker: Erroll Amacker

As businesses increasingly adopt automation, finance leaders must navigate the delicate balance between technology and human expertise. This webinar explores the critical role of human oversight in accounts payable (AP) automation and how a people-centric approach can drive better financial performance. Join us for an insightful discussion on how integrating human expertise into automated workflows enhances decision-making, reduces fraud risks, strengthens vendor relationships, and accelerates R

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Katz, Sapper & Miller and Krouse, Kern & Co., Inc. Announce Merger

Katz,Sapper&Miller

Fort Wayne, Ind. - Long-time Fort Wayne-based Krouse, Kern & Co., Inc. and Katz, Sapper & Miller (KSM), one of the nation’s top public accounting and consulting firms, with offices in Indianapolis, Fort Wayne and New York, today announced their merger, to be effective Dec. 1, 2015.

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KSM ‘Day of Service’ Benefits Jameson Camp

Katz,Sapper&Miller

More than 200 Katz, Sapper & Miller employees are volunteering a day of service at Jameson Camp today, the second consecutive year of service at the Indianapolis youth camp. The effort is part of the Indianapolis-based accounting firm’s annual day of community service, now in its seventh year.