Viewpoints - Small Business 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 Thu, 21 Aug 2008 00:31:23 +0000 en-us Copyright 2008 The Bonadio Group How Your CPA Can Help You Through the Credit Crunch 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, 2 Jul 2008 00:00:00 +0000 http://viewpoints.bonadio.com/mp3_files/download/61-rss.mp3 The Dangers of Paying Under the Table 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, 1 May 2008 00:00:00 +0000 http://viewpoints.bonadio.com/mp3_files/download/59-rss.mp3 Attract and Retain Top Executive Talent Through Effective Deferred Compensation Planning 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, 1 Apr 2008 00:00:00 +0000 http://viewpoints.bonadio.com/mp3_files/download/56-rss.mp3 Sureties Want To See Strong Financial Statements 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, 1 Apr 2008 00:00:00 +0000 http://viewpoints.bonadio.com/mp3_files/download/57-rss.mp3 Get While the Getting is Good: “Gifts” from Congress 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, 3 Mar 2008 00:00:00 +0000 http://viewpoints.bonadio.com/mp3_files/download/55-rss.mp3 The Difference Between an Ordinary CPA and a Trusted Advisor 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, 1 Feb 2008 00:00:00 +0000 http://viewpoints.bonadio.com/mp3_files/download/52-rss.mp3 Are You Eligible for the Newly Expanded Work Opportunity Tax Credit? Did you hire any employees in the last 28 days? You may be eligible for a tax credit from the IRS of up to $2,400 per new hire! We are proud to present this Viewpoint on the Work Opportunity Tax Credit, or WOTC, by Rick Doe, Esq.; our resident tax credit expert and a member of TBG’s Small Business Advisory Group. Rick Doe Mon, 17 Dec 2007 00:00:00 +0000 http://viewpoints.bonadio.com/mp3_files/download/45-rss.mp3 Nine Ingredients for Guaranteed Failure – A Recipe for Family Owned Restaurants 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, 3 Dec 2007 00:00:00 +0000 http://viewpoints.bonadio.com/mp3_files/download/43-rss.mp3 The Top 10 Issues for Employee Benefit Plan Audits 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, 2 Dec 2007 00:00:00 +0000 http://viewpoints.bonadio.com/mp3_files/download/44-rss.mp3 How Your Construction/Contracting Business Stacks Up 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, 2 Nov 2007 00:00:00 +0000 http://viewpoints.bonadio.com/mp3_files/download/41-rss.mp3 Construction Companies Must Monitor All Projects 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, 5 Sep 2007 00:00:00 +0000 http://viewpoints.bonadio.com/mp3_files/download/35-rss.mp3 Eliminate the Barriers to Visibility and Watch Your Profits Soar 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, 3 Aug 2007 00:00:00 +0000 http://viewpoints.bonadio.com/mp3_files/download/34-rss.mp3 Finding Money In The Walls, Carpets and Sewers of Commercial Buildings and Apartments 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, 2 Jul 2007 00:00:00 +0000 http://viewpoints.bonadio.com/mp3_files/download/32-rss.mp3 Smart Owners Reduce Retirement Tax Bite 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, 2 Jul 2007 00:00:00 +0000 http://viewpoints.bonadio.com/mp3_files/download/31-rss.mp3 When Two Become One 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, 1 Jun 2007 00:00:00 +0000 http://viewpoints.bonadio.com/mp3_files/download/29-rss.mp3 A Nice Surprise - R&D Tax Credit 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, 1 Jun 2007 00:00:00 +0000 http://viewpoints.bonadio.com/mp3_files/download/30-rss.mp3 Chances You'll Be Audited and What To Do If You Are 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 Internal Controls Not Just for Public Companies 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 What Contractors Can Do To Improve Their Bottom Line Right Now 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 10 Things Employers Should Do With Their 401(k) Plans 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 Downside of Technology ? Desktop Publishing Crimes Tracy Moran, CPA, CFE, Principal, discusses fraud in the form of desktop publishing crimes and offers suggestions for improving computer security. Tracy Moran Mon, 2 Apr 2007 00:00:00 +0000 http://viewpoints.bonadio.com/mp3_files/download/15-rss.mp3 Manageable Document Retention Plans 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, 2 Apr 2007 00:00:00 +0000 http://viewpoints.bonadio.com/mp3_files/download/12-rss.mp3 Ten Ways You Can Use, Grow, and Protect Your Small Business Assets 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, 2 Apr 2007 00:00:00 +0000 http://viewpoints.bonadio.com/mp3_files/download/13-rss.mp3