Considerations for Family BusinessesJune 6, 2017
By: Lynn A. Conover, CPA, CFBA, The Curchin Group, LLC Article Credit: Shore Builders Association Bulletin Board Magazine Family businesses are found in virtually every sector of the world’s economies. In fact, they are considered the most common form of organization. A family business can range from a small mom and pop business to large …
1031 Exchange: What You Need to KnowMay 24, 2017
An April 2017 article in Financial Planning suggests that 1031 exchanges are becoming increasingly popular, thanks to a rise in property prices. As more property owners seek to take advantage of like-kind exchanges under IRS Code Section 1031, here’s what you need to know: Benefits of a 1031 Exchange A 1031 like-kind exchange allows …
Companies that Care: The Curchin Group named a “Champion of Good Works” by the Commerce and Industry Association of New Jersey (CIANJ)May 16, 2017
The Curchin Group was named a “Champion of Good Works” by the Commerce and Industry Association of New Jersey (CIANJ) at its Fourth Annual Chairman’s Reception, honoring the philanthropic efforts of the local business community. With over 40 sponsors, the widely-supported event catered to over 260 business executives in attendance at the gala reception at …
Is Your Personal Information Secure?April 5, 2017
The Internet is amazingly convenient, but with its many benefits comes a level of risk. Cyber attacks pose a constant threat to businesses and individuals alike, with “phishing” being one of the most common types of cyber crime. What is Phishing? Phishing gets its name from the hook-and-reel kind of fishing you do on a …
State of New Jersey Tax Legislative Update For 2017March 8, 2017
By: Edward P. Rigby, CPA, The Curchin Group, LLC Article Credit: Shore Builders Association of Central NJ, Inc. On October 14, 2016, New Jersey Governor Chris Christie signed into law P.L. 2016, Chapter 57 which included a number of New Jersey tax law changes. In addition to raising the state’s petroleum products gross receipts …
Will Small Business Owners See Relief in Tax Reform?March 8, 2017
By: Peter Pfister, CPA While President Trump and Treasury Secretary Steven Mnuchin continue to push for sweeping tax reform, small business owners anxiously await the relief that could be on the way. Either Trump’s plan or the House Ways and Means Committee’s “Blueprint” would offer significant benefits to America’s 28 million small businesses. Trump recently …
Curchin Managing Partner, Bob Fouratt Presents at New Jersey Credit Union League ‘Inspire 16’ ConventionJanuary 6, 2017
Credit union leaders, board members and professionals gained a world of insight from exhibitors at the New Jersey Credit Union League (NJCUL) 2016 Annual Meeting & Convention (“Inspire 16”), hosted at the Golden Nugget in Atlantic City Oct. 16-18. Curchin Managing Partner, Bob Fouratt, who has been attending NJCUL’s Annual Meeting and Convention for 35 …
Year-End Audit Preparation: 5 Quick TipsDecember 8, 2016
Year-end audit preparation is often synonymous with stress, but it doesn’t have to be. When managed properly, your annual audit can be minimally invasive of your time. Here are five simple things you can do to help your year-end audit go smoothly so that you can focus on other priorities and enjoy the holidays. 1. …
The Curchin Group Raises $18,000 for Local Charities at 11th Annual Curchin OpenNovember 4, 2016
The Curchin Group, LLC, a mid-sized, full-service accounting firm based in Red Bank, N.J., raised $18,000 for two local charities at its 11th Annual Curchin Open Miniature Golf Tournament held on November 2, 2016. Clients, sponsors and friends played a round of miniature golf on a newly designed Curchin 9-hole course that flowed through the …
The Curchin Group, Coastal Habitat for Humanity Partner in 3rd Annual Build DayOctober 28, 2016
17 employees of The Curchin Group participated in a Build Day on Sept. 20, 2016 with Coastal Habitat for Humanity, the Monmouth County arm of Habitat for Humanity International committed to providing families across coastal New Jersey with “a simple, durable, safe place to live in dignity.” The day’s work included scraping, caulking and priming …