Elliott Davis Principal Hosts Webinar on The Patient Protection & Affordable Care Act

.(JavaScript must be enabled to view this email address), Elliott Davis Medical Consulting Practice Chair, recently hosted a webinar focused on current developments in The Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act. In addition, he provided information about how the new health care reform will affect you.

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Elliott Davis’ Financial Services Practice Hosts Webinar on Capital Raises

Elliott Davis Shareholders recently hosted a webinar focused on the following topics related to Capital Raises and the Accounting Implications associated with the Raise: Recapitalization vs. Business Combinations; Public Offerings vs. Private Offerings; Regulatory Approvals; and Other Capital Alternatives.

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Elliott Davis Real Estate Advisor September-October 2010

Seller financing has previously been associated with smaller transactions, but sellers interested in closing larger deals are now seeing the benefits — along with the many complexities. Another issue that demands close scrutiny is that of qualified intermediaries: Investors who fail to use truly qualified QIs could regret it.

We are pleased to present the September/October 2010 issue of Real Estate Advisor. In it, we discuss those and other topics related to keeping you up to date on real estate trends. Specifically, we look at ways that property owners who have lost tenants in this recession can start to turn things around. In addition, we discuss what type of insurance coverage is necessary for new projects.

Our firm has a wealth of experience and expertise in real estate matters. We would welcome your questions or comments about the topics discussed or others related to helping real estate developers and investors be more profitable. Please contact us and let us know how we can be of assistance.

Elliott Davis On-Site Newsletter Summer 2010

In the hustle and bustle of moving from one project to the next, some contractors may let their budget slip onto the back burner. To rebuild it, there are three elements of the budget that demand particular focus. Also, contractors of all sizes will need to examine the health insurance and tax considerations inherent in the new Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act.

We are pleased to present the Summer 2010 issue of On-Site. In it, we discuss those and other topics related to running a more financially sound construction company. Specifically, we discuss four steps to stopping and restarting a project effectively. In addition, we look at how to mitigate some of the risks of green building.

We would welcome your questions or comments about the topics discussed or related ones. Please contact us and let us know how we can be of assistance.

Elliott Davis Professionals Discuss Business Fraud in August Issue of Greater Charlotte Biz

The August issue of Greater Charlotte Biz magazine featured two articles by Elliott Davis professionals about the prevalence of business fraud. Shareholder Charles Schulze, a Certified Public Accountant (CPA), Certified in Financial Forensics (CFF), and a Certified Fraud Examiner (CFE) penned “Business Fraud: It’s Not Going Anywhere,” in which he discusses red flags for business owners that may point to fraudulent activities, as well as what employees steal and how business owners can minimize fraud. Schulze’s article is followed by “Fraud Avoidance Tips For Small Business Owners,” an article by Theresa Kaake, an Elliott Davis accounting resources specialist and Certified Bookkeeper (CB).

Elliott Davis Dental Services Practice: Financial Check-Up Newsletter August 2010

We at Elliott Davis hope you are having an enjoyable summer. In this issue, we take a look at a letter that has been prepared by our personal financial services department. These are uncertain times and estate taxes are really in a state of flux. Even in this environment, you will see that there are steps you can take to protect your family and yourself. Should you have any questions about estate taxes, please feel free to contact us.

Elliott Davis’ Financial Services Practice Hosts Webinar on Income Taxes for Banks

Elliott Davis Shareholders recently hosted a webinar focused on current developments in bank taxation as well as issues and opportunities related to the current economic crisis. In particular the speakers addressed: Recent legislation; IRS rulings and positions; Financial and regulatory issues related to recognition of deferred taxes; FDIC-assisted acquisitions of failed banks; and Tax implications of significant outside capital injections.

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2010-2011 Elliott Davis Tax Planning Guide Now Available

With prices up and the economy down, minimizing your tax burden is more important than ever. To save as much as possible, you’ll need to proactively look for ways to reduce your taxable income and take advantage of tax breaks.

This is exactly what our 2010-2011 Tax Planning Guide is designed to help you do. We hope you find this complimentary copy helpful in identifying steps you can take to reduce your personal and business tax liability.

Our professionals are thoroughly familiar with the latest tax laws and tax-reduction strategies, and are eager to help you take full advantage of them. Please review the information the guide provides and note the strategies and tax law provisions that apply to your situation or that you would like to know more about. Feel free to contact us with any questions you may have about these or other tax matters.

July Issue of Greater Charlotte Biz Features Articles by Elliott Davis Shareholder, Senior Manager

The July issue of Greater Charlotte Biz magazine featured articles by Keith Hendrix, shareholder, and Jack Schmoll, senior manager. Hendrix’s article “Ten Considerations When Selecting an Auditing Firm” provides ten factors for business owners and executives to keep in mind when hiring a new auditing firm. Schmoll’s article, “Being audited by the state? Be sure your use tax is paid” focuses on the importance of paying use tax and having the processes in place to address it on an ongoing basis.

Elliott Davis Community Banking Advisor Newsletter Summer 2010

Mortgage fraud is among the fastest growing white-collar crimes in the United States, but a recent federal report outlines best practices for preventing fraud and red flags for detecting it. And community banks can spot distressed borrowers if they are able to identify certain weaknesses.

We are pleased to present the Summer 2010 issue of Community Banking Advisor. In it, we discuss those and other topics related to meeting the management and regulatory challenges faced by community banks. Specifically, we discuss the benefits of a document management system and how to implement one. In addition, we offer a new feature that offers news briefs regarding topics important to community banks. In this issue, we discuss overdraft fees; the FDIC’s TAG program; funding and liquidity risks; overtime pay; and modernization of the Uniform Bank Performance Report.

Please contact us with your questions or comments about the topics discussed or others related to effective bank management and regulatory compliance.