By Kenneth H. Bridges, CPA, PFS February 2006
Companies frequently use stock-based compensation plans to attract and retain the best talent. When properly structured, these plans can be very advantageous from a tax and financial accounting perspective. However, when not …
Kenneth H. Bridges, CPA, PFS August 2004
One of the significant decisions you face when starting a company is deciding through which type of legal entity you will operate the business. And for existing businesses, an evaluation should be made …
Kenneth H. Bridges, CPA, PFS July 2001
The accounting methods that you choose for your company can have a significant impact on the amount of income tax that you pay and on the amount of earnings that you report in …
By Kenneth H. Bridges, CPA, PFS July 2001
Tax deferred retirement plans represent a win-win situation whereby the employer gets a current tax deduction and the employee is able to defer taxation until withdrawals are made at retirement. Also, amounts …
By Kenneth H. Bridges, CPA, PFS March 1996
Companies frequently use contractors in lieu of “employees.” It is an arrangement that works well for both parties. The contractor gets to maintain his or her sense of independence and usually commands …