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EisnerAmper describes who can own a dental practice and how various states differ in their treatment of dental practice ownership.

Rule of thumb valuations are not the most accurate way to value your dental practice because each practice is an entity with unique characteristics. If a practice performs above or below average, its true value simply will not be captured using the rule of thumb method.

To practice dentistry does one need a dental license to own and operate a dental practice?

The IRS has announced employee plan examination audit priorities which will focus resources on sections 403(b) and 457(b). Organizations should consider making corrections under the IRS programs before their plan is subject to audit.

IRS expands ability to make safe-harbor plan amendments and may make safe-harbor plans more attractive to employers. Plan sponsors must be aware of the rules for updating the safe-harbor notices to plan participants as well as mid-year modifications to plans.

The Department of Labor is contacting plan sponsors with tips on selecting a plan auditor. The email impresses upon plan administrators the importance of selecting and monitoring the auditor of their employee benefit plans. EisnerAmper fits the mold of a quality auditor.

The FASB issued Accounting Standards Update No. 2015-07 which amends FASB’s Accounting Standards Codification 820, Fair Value Measurements and Disclosures. Information for plan sponsors considering the effect on their employee benefit plan financial statement disclosures.

Employee benefit plans are holding more alternative investments and plan sponsors will benefit from considering the following in addition to considering the investment risk related to alternative investments. Learn more about employee benefit plan alternative investments.

New accounting pronouncements were issued to simplify disclosures for employee benefit plans. The FASB issued Accounting Standards Update No. 2015-12 in three parts. Plan sponsors should consider the effect of the amendment on their employee benefit plan financial statement disclosures.

Plan sponsors of defined benefit plans are gearing up for their plan audits. Before the actuarial valuation and actuarial census are finalized, plan sponsors should review key data to ensure the information is complete and accurate. Recap of top employee benefit plan tips for July.

One criticism with retirement plans has been a certain lack of flexibility. Thankfully, that changed for the better recently.

Critical concerns for employee benefit plans looking at alternative investment strategies for plan investment decisions. A look at employee benefit plans with direct ownership in certain investments and plans with direct ownership in foreign investments.

Wearable technology is a large, rapidly growing sector. Here are two wearable technology products that are doing a successful job at blending the human experience with technology - GoPro Hero and the Apple Watch.

Net neutrality is a term for the concept that ISP’s should treat all internet traffic equally and there should be no discrimination to the individuals or companies that use it. Here is an example of how net neutrality might protect the average consumer.

Microsoft’s HoloLens is a wearable device that projects a hologram to create a virtual reality environment. Making virtual reality a part of our everyday lives is not just a Microsoft movement. Facebook acquired Oculus VR last March and Google invested in Magic Leap in October.

There have been a lot of tech acquisitions in the past year. As I wrote in a previous blog, some tech business owners want to hold out for something more than money. The Amazon acquisition of Twitch this past fall is no exception. Twitch was also courted by Google.

What Is the Value of Virtual Currency? It’s easy and convenient to use virtual currency but will this technology trend change the perceived value of money? Without seeing a tangible exchange of currency for goods, will future generations 'feel' the value of an exchange?

Etsy's IPO took a unique path. Unlike Facebook's IPO, which was virtually inaccessible to individual investors, Etsy decided their IPO should have a sense of community. They made provisions for their customers to have access to their initial stock offering.

Tesla Motors announced its intention to enter the energy-storage market with Tesla’s Powerwall. The Powerwall system is a rechargeable lithium-ion battery that would store solar energy to use at night. But will there be demand?

LinkedIn recently took a tumble in the market of about 25% after the company's second quarter sales forecast did not meet Wall Street's expectations. How can LinkedIn experience revenue growth without using advertising as a revenue stream? The acquisition of Lynda.com might be the answer.