More Than a Number: What Business Owners Need to Know About a ValuationApril 7, 2017

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  A business valuation is often mistaken to be inherently subjective. Of course, a business is truly only worth what someone will pay for it. However, a thorough valuation process is much more involved than you might expect, and the final number is relatively empirical. Here’s why you should engage a qualified and experienced valuator …

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 …

The Curchin Group Introduces Three New Additions to Leadership TeamJanuary 31, 2017

The Curchin Group, LLC, a mid-sized, full-service accounting firm based in Red Bank, N.J., enters 2017 with three award-winning leaders added to its staff. In late 2016, Curchin welcomed William C. McNamara, CPA, CCIFP®; Kevin P. Donovan, CPA, CCIFP®; and Edward Rigby, CPA, to its Red Bank offices. The additions bolster Curchin’s already impressive reputation …

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. …

Door Donations for 2016 Curchin OpenOctober 20, 2016

We are pleased to announce that the 11th Annual Curchin Open on Wednesday, November 2, 2016 from 4pm to 7pm will be accepting non-monetary donations to benefit this year’s charities! The lists below are suggested items that can be donated at the door to the event. Click here for a PDF of the wish lists …