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EisnerAmper spoke to Arnold Kamler, CEO of Kent International, an American bicycle supplier, and discussed it's company and how it has been influential in importing bikes from China, bringing manufacturing back to the U.S., adjusting to Chinese tariff increases.

Japanese Sarbanes-Oxley (J-SOX) framework contains five COSO elements which include control environment, risk assessment, control activities, information and communication, and monitoring activities.

Cannabis business can only take inventory deductions. A Tax Court case defined the costs that can even go into inventory expense. This decreases the EBITDA of cannabis businesses. Hemp is no longer a Schedule 1 substance so hemp businesses are not (since December 2018) subject to IRC Sec. 280E.

ASC 842 defines a lease as a contract, which conveys the right to control the use of identified property, plant, or equipment for a period of time in exchange for consideration.

In the past, private equity groups (PEGs) seldom invested in venture capital backed startups. Fast forward to 2018 and the world is certainly changing with PEGs definitely becoming a significant exit option for venture capital-backed companies.

Today the Asia-Pacific region challenges North America as one of two key global venues for venture capital investment, mirroring the geo-political shift from the Atlantic to the Pacific witnessed in the first two decades of the 21st Century.

Private equity buyers and sellers are becoming fatigued with the buyer due diligence process. U.S. private equity funds should consider utilizing a sell-side process in which all prospective buyers are presented with a vendor due diligence report.

U.S. family offices participating in direct deals have increased almost 70%. While family offices making direct investments is not revolutionary, more often today they are bypassing investments in a fund structure and investing directly.

There are many steps involved in moving from an Entrepreneurial company to a Durable company. Here are some ideas to consider.

Many entrepreneurs lament late in life that they have no one to pass the business to when they retire. The key is building internal leaders who share your vision and compliment your skills. In this article, we share ways to build this type of team.

We all know how challenging 2020 has been. We are pleased to share a few ideas about how engaged leaders can encourage equally engaged team members.

How can we keep the very best of our entrepreneurial spirit AND build a sustainable business for the future? In this article we share the tips and techniques for securing the best of both worlds.

When we are under stress, our learned coping behaviors may not be as present as normal and we go back to some of our ‘old ways’ and it changes our relationships. This articles contains some mechanisms to help increase self-awareness and cope with times and instances where personalities may clash.

This article takes a look at the most important things that a new leader should attend to when he or she takes over the top spot.

A case study examining at the importance of the steps to take when formalizing a working relationship with an agreement that will assist in decision-making and future organizational challenges.

When it comes to autonomous cars, most people wrestle with the safety risks or costs to consumers for this advanced technology. But one thing you hear little about is what role will auto insurance play?

The 3D printing market is expected to exceed $30 billion by 2022. With that comes opportunities and challenges – particularly in the area of intellectual property protection.

The SEC is increasing its scrutiny of Registered Investment Advisers (RIAs) due the growth in the industry, which is expected to continue more rapidly given the Labor Department’s recent fiduciary rule that takes effect in April.

The SEC has issued pronouncements on enforcement actions against auditing firms. SEC actions against auditors are nothing new and have occurred for decades. As such, employees involved in audits should be aware of risk factors leading to regulatory discipline.

A merger and acquisition can be tricky enough, but an M&A at a professional service firm requires certain business and financial acumen. 2015 was a banner year as 91 law firm M&A transactions were completed in the U.S. What is driving law firm merger mania?