Firm Announcement: Name Change and Rebranding Initiative

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Firm Announcement: Name Change and Rebranding Initiative

December 14, 2017

Firm Announcement: Name Change and Rebranding Initiative

Martin, Hood, Friese & Associates is pleased to announce that as of January 1, 2018, the name of the firm will officially…

2017 Year-End Tax Planning

December 11, 2017

2017 Year-End Tax Planning

As we approach the end of 2017, it’s the perfect time to reflect on this past year and plan for the year…

PCAOB Identifies Three Areas with Most Frequent 2016 Audit Issues

November 22, 2017

PCAOB Identifies Three Areas with Most Frequent 2016 Audit Issues

The PCAOB Board inspectors have identified three areas where audit deficiencies were most frequent in 2016.  The areas with most common deficiencies…

New Hire Announcement

November 17, 2017

New Hire Announcement

Martin, Hood, Friese and Associates is pleased to announce the hiring of a new staff member! Roxann Bossenbroek Roxann holds a business…

Invest in Kids Act

November 15, 2017

Invest in Kids Act

The Illinois Department of Revenue (IDOR) is announcing that general information regarding the Invest in Kids Act (IIK), the recently enacted Illinois…

Early Analysis of the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act

November 9, 2017

Early Analysis of the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act

Tax reform has been a hot topic for the Trump administration, with discussion of assisting the lower-middle class. In late October, the…

How Audits Can Improve Business Performance

November 2, 2017

How Audits Can Improve Business Performance

Many companies and organizations are required to have an audit performed each year. Most people view audits as a compliance function: auditors…

Disaster Recovery Plan

October 26, 2017

Disaster Recovery Plan

In the past few months, we have seen a high amount of natural disasters across the country. Hurricanes, forest fires, and tornadoes…

Ruling: Clergy Housing Tax Break Unconstitutional

October 18, 2017

Ruling: Clergy Housing Tax Break Unconstitutional

In recent weeks, the parsonage exclusion for ministers of the gospel has been ruled unconstitutional in the US District Court for the…

Form 5500 Extended Filing Deadline is Fast Approaching

October 4, 2017

Form 5500 Extended Filing Deadline is Fast Approaching

If your Company has a benefit plan that requires an annual audit, be aware that the extended filing deadline is October 16,…