In upstate New York The Bonadio Group is one of the largest accounting, business advisory and financial services firms serving the $25,000 to $15 million market with services that include tax planning, financial statement reviews, business planning, help in securing financing, and installation and training on financial software as basic as QuickBooks and Peachtree to more robust programs such as MAS 90 and MAS 200.

We are pleased to offer the following thought leadership pieces.
In upstate New York The Bonadio Group is one of the largest accounting, business advisory and financial services firms serving the $25,000 to $15 million market with services that include tax planning, financial statement reviews, business planning, help in securing financing, and installation and training on financial software as basic as QuickBooks and Peachtree to more robust programs such as MAS 90 and MAS 200.

We are pleased to offer the following thought leadership pieces.
The Bonadio Group http://viewpoints.bonadio.com/categories/view/6 Sat, 04 Jul 2009 05:43:20 +0000 en-us Copyright 2009 The Bonadio Group Your firm or organization is probably receiving a blizzard of e-based resumes, applications and inquiries from job seekers. According to Craig Fluty, Manager of Business Development for Bonadio SourceHR, the good news is that great talent is available, the bad news is that there’s so much activity that old models of recruiting and hiring are no longer viable. Craig Fluty Wed, 01 Jul 2009 00:00:00 +0000 http://viewpoints.bonadio.com/mp3_files/download/94-rss.mp3 Today, for individuals and small business owners, we would like to present a very special edition of Viewpoints that will help you discover every tax credit, deduction and incentive you're entitled to from the new American Recovery and Reinvestment Act. Bruce Zicari, the partner in charge of our Small Business Advisory Group discusses what you need to know in order to get what you need to have...more money back in your pocket! Bruce Zicari Tue, 09 Jun 2009 00:00:00 +0000 http://viewpoints.bonadio.com/mp3_files/download/93-rss.mp3 Our resident expert on real estate taxation issues – Roger Upton is going to focus upon guidance for real estate owners and developers when it comes to tenants, from what can be done with a former tenant space to tax implications resulting from attracting tenants, and more. Roger Upton Mon, 01 Jun 2009 00:00:00 +0000 http://viewpoints.bonadio.com/mp3_files/download/91-rss.mp3 The new Recovery Act contains a number of incentives for private investors considering making an investment in small business, and for small business owners, there are tax benefits and incentives that may be available through a change to your legal status. Bruce Zicari, CPA – the Partner in Charge of our Small Business Advisory Group is going to address these, and the conditions the IRS has set up before you can capture the benefits. Bruce Zicari Sun, 03 May 2009 00:00:00 +0000 http://viewpoints.bonadio.com/mp3_files/download/89-rss.mp3 Bonadio Source HR’s Deb Miller Misenhimer takes a look at creative and innovative ways that employers can use as alternatives to layoffs, and still manage expenses and maintain profitability. Her message is that employers might be able to make layoffs a last resort, and by doing so, reap the rewards from employee loyalty for years to come. Deb Misenhimer Mon, 06 Apr 2009 00:00:00 +0000 http://viewpoints.bonadio.com/mp3_files/download/85-rss.mp3 Rose Miller, the Director of Bonadio Source HR, our human resources consulting and outplacement division, has some value guidance for you in this Viewpoint about the new provisions to existing COBRA laws. Rose Miller Sat, 04 Apr 2009 00:00:00 +0000 http://viewpoints.bonadio.com/mp3_files/download/86-rss.mp3 John Olsen, a partner in our Albany office and one of the Firm’s forensic accounting experts discusses how thieves are ripping off companies using fictitious documents, and what you can do prevent or detect corporate identify theft. John Olsen Mon, 02 Mar 2009 00:00:00 +0000 http://viewpoints.bonadio.com/mp3_files/download/82-rss.mp3 Roger Upton, a CPA and a national expert in real estate transactions and taxation is going to discuss changes that affect the tax treatment of qualified leasehold improvements, with a special focus on their impact upon retailers and restaurateurs. Roger Upton Mon, 02 Mar 2009 00:00:00 +0000 http://viewpoints.bonadio.com/mp3_files/download/83-rss.mp3 Construction industry expert Gordon Robbie, CPA, discusses 16 steps contractors and construction companies can take to protect their company and improve their ability to obtain the surety support they need in these difficult times. Gordon Robbie Mon, 02 Feb 2009 00:00:00 +0000 http://viewpoints.bonadio.com/mp3_files/download/79-rss.mp3 Roger Upton, CPA, a partner with MS Consultants and a national expert in real estate transactions and taxation is going to discuss the concept of bonus depreciation while presenting insights as to how much money a n owner/developer can save off of their tax bill this year. Roger Upton Mon, 02 Feb 2009 00:00:00 +0000 http://viewpoints.bonadio.com/mp3_files/download/81-rss.mp3 According to John Olson, a CPA, Certified Fraud Examiner, and a partner in our Albany office, the financial pressures your employees may be experiencing could be the catalyst for their defrauding your business or organization. In this Viewpoint, John offers five simple, very low cost methods to help you uncover fraud, so that the end of 2008 can be a springboard to a great 2009. John Olsen Tue, 06 Jan 2009 00:00:00 +0000 http://viewpoints.bonadio.com/mp3_files/download/78-rss.mp3 For most of us, the rough weather and stormy seas of the global financial crises has left our personal financial ship on the verge of floundering. To help us navigate these tricky waters Cynthia Turoski, CPA/PFS, CFP – the Managing Director of Bonadio Wealth Advisors – has some guidance how you can weather today’s rough waters with smart thinking, decisive planning, and disciplined decision making. Cynthia L. Turoski Tue, 02 Dec 2008 00:00:00 +0000 http://viewpoints.bonadio.com/mp3_files/download/74-rss.mp3 Jeff Corey, Team Leader for Bonadio’s Tax Department is going to talk about the recently enacted bailout bill – you might know it as the Emergency Economic Stabilization Act of 2008. For both people and businesses, there’s good news in the act in the way of credits, incentives and more tweaking to the infamous Alternative Minimum Tax. Jeff Corey Tue, 02 Dec 2008 00:00:00 +0000 http://viewpoints.bonadio.com/mp3_files/download/72-rss.mp3 Deb Meisenheimer, an HR Consultant with Bonadio Source HR, thinks the new year is a great time for your company or organization to make human resource program resolutions. Deb Misenhimer Tue, 02 Dec 2008 00:00:00 +0000 http://viewpoints.bonadio.com/mp3_files/download/73-rss.mp3 Tony Duffy, CPA, CVA and a Partner in our Albany office discusses whether it’s a smart move for business owners to transfer some or all of their ownership stake to their heirs, right now, in order to take advantage of current tax law. Anthony Duffy Mon, 03 Nov 2008 00:00:00 +0000 http://viewpoints.bonadio.com/mp3_files/download/71-rss.mp3 Mike Smith, a CPA and Certified Fraud examiner from our Albany office is going to discuss how outsiders – like the scrap man or the mechanic are defrauding construction companies, and what you can do about it! Mike Smith Wed, 01 Oct 2008 00:00:00 +0000 http://viewpoints.bonadio.com/mp3_files/download/68-rss.mp3 As banks tighten standards and scrutinize loans more than ever, you should be turning to your CPA for assistance in helping you secure the financing you need. Jeff Lewis, CPA, a Principal on our Commercial Team discusses what role your CPA can and should play for maximizing your opportunity for funding. Jeff Lewis Wed, 02 Jul 2008 00:00:00 +0000 http://viewpoints.bonadio.com/mp3_files/download/61-rss.mp3 Steve Terrigino, a Partner in our Small Business Advisory Group wants to make you aware of the many risks you face if you are paying your employees under the table. Steven Terrigino Thu, 01 May 2008 00:00:00 +0000 http://viewpoints.bonadio.com/mp3_files/download/59-rss.mp3 Paul Henry, a Principal in our tax group is going to address a very important issue – how to properly structure a plan to attract and retain executive talent with deferred compensation. Paul Henry Tue, 01 Apr 2008 00:00:00 +0000 http://viewpoints.bonadio.com/mp3_files/download/56-rss.mp3 Scott Cresswell, a partner from our Rochester office is back with us today to discus a topic near and dear to the hearts of those of you in the construction industry – obtaining bonds. Scott's discussion centers upon how sureties review financial statements, and what you can do to help put your company in a better position to obtain the bonding you need. Scott Cresswell Tue, 01 Apr 2008 00:00:00 +0000 http://viewpoints.bonadio.com/mp3_files/download/57-rss.mp3 Are you aware of the gift that the US Congress just gave to small and medium sized businesses? If not, you’ll want to listen to this podcast from Bruce Zicari, the partner in charge of The Bonadio Group’s Small Business team who is going to discuss the terrific tax incentives contained in the recently passed Economic Stimulus Act. Bruce Zicari Mon, 03 Mar 2008 00:00:00 +0000 http://viewpoints.bonadio.com/mp3_files/download/55-rss.mp3 Tom Bonadio, Managing Partner of the Bonadio Group, is going to discuss the need for a bond between you and your CPA, built around trust. Tom Bonadio Fri, 01 Feb 2008 00:00:00 +0000 http://viewpoints.bonadio.com/mp3_files/download/52-rss.mp3 Bruce Zicari, CPA, and Bonadio partner in charge of our small business group, takes us into the restaurant business. Bruce is going to offer insights, guidance and a discussion of Nine Ingredients for Guaranteed Failure for Family Owned Restaurants that any restaurant owner or manager needs to know. Bruce Zicari Mon, 03 Dec 2007 00:00:00 +0000 http://viewpoints.bonadio.com/mp3_files/download/43-rss.mp3 Denise Gueli, from our Buffalo office, is one of our firm’s resident experts in the world of benefit plan audits, and in this Viewpoint, she’s going to discuss the top ten list of red flags that will trigger a highly undesirable IRS audit of your benefit plan. Denise Gueli Sun, 02 Dec 2007 00:00:00 +0000 http://viewpoints.bonadio.com/mp3_files/download/44-rss.mp3 Hear what The Bonadio Group discovered in our recent Annual Survey of the Construction Industry about attracting, recruiting, and retaining top quality construction leaders and managers. Jim Keefe, CPA, and a Partner in our Buffalo office, discusses findings of the survey and what they mean. Jim Keefe Fri, 02 Nov 2007 00:00:00 +0000 http://viewpoints.bonadio.com/mp3_files/download/41-rss.mp3 Steve Terrigino, CPA, and a Partner in our Small Business Advisory Group, will be discussing what makes for successful project management, along with some insightful suggestions for guiding your company to superior financial health. Steven Terrigino Wed, 05 Sep 2007 00:00:00 +0000 http://viewpoints.bonadio.com/mp3_files/download/35-rss.mp3 Companies are being prevented from reaching their full potential because they create barriers when it comes to the ways that business information is stored, accessed and used. Kent is going to discuss the five biggest barriers and what companies can do to overcome them. Kent Godwin Fri, 03 Aug 2007 00:00:00 +0000 http://viewpoints.bonadio.com/mp3_files/download/34-rss.mp3 According to Phil, Managing Director of MS Consultants – one of the nation’s leading experts on cost segregation studies, many real estate owners overlook a mechanism called a Cost Segregation Study that can result in tax savings as much as 10%-30% of the total cost of the real estate. As Phil likes to say, there’s ways to find money in the walls, carpets and sewers of commercial buildings and apartments Philip A. Mann Mon, 02 Jul 2007 00:00:00 +0000 http://viewpoints.bonadio.com/mp3_files/download/32-rss.mp3 Eileen Semmler, CPA, and a partner in our tax department, is going to discuss how smart owners can reduce their retirement tax bite. Eileen Semmler Mon, 02 Jul 2007 00:00:00 +0000 http://viewpoints.bonadio.com/mp3_files/download/31-rss.mp3 Tom Bonadio, Managing Partner of our firm, will talk about mergers and acquisitions. Here’s a surprising statistic - it’s been said that between 60% and 80% of all acquisitions fail to meet pre-acquisition goals and objectives! The integration of two companies is a huge undertaking that will disrupt both businesses. In this edition of Viewpoints, Tom is going to discuss how to minimize disruptions, so you can maximize your vision for a merged company. Tom Bonadio Fri, 01 Jun 2007 00:00:00 +0000 http://viewpoints.bonadio.com/mp3_files/download/29-rss.mp3 Jeff Corey is our Partner in charge of The Bonadio Group’s tax department – the largest tax department in all of upstate New York. In this edition of Viewpoints, Jeff talks about a very nice tax credit that many companies don’t know enough about and consequently, end up leaving money on the table. You may very well be qualified for the Federal R&D tax credit. Jeff is going to talk about what it is, what it does, and what it covers. Jeff Corey Fri, 01 Jun 2007 00:00:00 +0000 http://viewpoints.bonadio.com/mp3_files/download/30-rss.mp3 Bruce Zicari, CPA, and Partner in Charge of our Small Business Advisory Group will be discussing the chances that you will be audited, and what to do if you are. Bruce Zicari Sun, 29 Apr 2007 00:00:00 +0000 http://viewpoints.bonadio.com/mp3_files/download/20-rss.mp3 Don Eichenauer, CPA and partner in charge of Bonadio's Enterprise Risk Management Team discussing internal controls; they're not just for large public companies! Don Eichenauer Sun, 29 Apr 2007 00:00:00 +0000 http://viewpoints.bonadio.com/mp3_files/download/23-rss.mp3 Scott Cresswell, CPA, a member of our Commercial Team and an expert in the contracting, real estate and construction industries. Scott is going to present 10 ideas for you to consider, that can make a difference for your business. Scott Cresswell Sun, 29 Apr 2007 00:00:00 +0000 http://viewpoints.bonadio.com/mp3_files/download/24-rss.mp3 Denise Gueli, CPA and a Partner in our Buffalo office is one of our firm's resident experts in benefit plan auditing. Today, she's going to discuss Ten Things Employers Should Do With Their 401(k) Plan to Stay Out of Trouble with the United States Department of Labor. Denise Gueli Sun, 29 Apr 2007 00:00:00 +0000 http://viewpoints.bonadio.com/mp3_files/download/25-rss.mp3 Carl Cadregari, BS, ISACA, SANS, ACFE, and Consultant in our Management Advisory Services department discusses document retention strategies and best practices for document retention. Carl Cadregari Mon, 02 Apr 2007 00:00:00 +0000 http://viewpoints.bonadio.com/mp3_files/download/12-rss.mp3 Tom Kamide, CPA and Mike Loguidice, CPA, Partners in our Syracuse office, discuss 10 steps, from decreasing accounts receivable to retirement planning that any small business can take to grow and protect their small-business assets, right now. Tom Kamide Mike Loguidice Mon, 02 Apr 2007 00:00:00 +0000 http://viewpoints.bonadio.com/mp3_files/download/13-rss.mp3