The U.S. Department of Labor (DOL) has released the finalized rule on overtime exemptions for white-collar workers under the Fair Labor Standards Act. The rule updates the standard salary levels for the first time since 2004. While it is expected to expand the pool of nonexempt workers by more than 1 million, it’s also more
The Brown Edwards Construction Services Group invites you to the firm’s 2019 Annual Central Construction Conference at the Hilton Hotel in Richmond. This year’s conference offers an outstanding program of current and significant industry information to those in leadership positions, especially owners, CEOs, CFOs, and other construction-related business associates. In addition to the opportunity to meet industry
This is a free event featuring presentations from regionally and nationally known employee ownership specialists who bring the latest news and emerging trends. If you have an existing ESOP, or are considering the strategy, you will definitely find value in attending the Forum. In addition to the presentations, there will be a time to ask
The Brown Edwards Construction Services Group invites you to the firm’s 4th Annual SW Virginia/Tennessee Construction Conference at the Carnegie Hotel in Johnson City, TN. This conference offers an outstanding program of current and significant industry information to those in leadership positions, especially owners, CEOs, CFOs, and other construction-related business associates. In addition to the opportunity to
Earlier this year, the IRS published a proposed safe harbor giving owners of certain rental real estate interests the opportunity to take advantage of the qualified business income (QBI) deduction. The QBI write-off was created by the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act (TCJA) for pass-through entities. The IRS has now released final guidance (Revenue Procedure
Are you a bookkeeper, business owner, or nonprofit manager who needs to learn QuickBooks to effectively manage your business? Learn the ins and outs of QuickBooks Desktop 2019 in an interactive classroom setting from our Certified QuickBooks ProAdvisors. This training is Wednesday, October 23rd and the registration fee is $195 which includes training materials and
PRESS RELEASE August 1, 2019 Construction Executive magazine, the leading source for news, market developments and business issues impacting the construction industry, released their special issue to recognize the “Top 50 Construction Accounting Firms” for 2019. Brown Edwards is proud to be ranked #35 in this prestigious group of firms. Brown Edwards has a history
In September of 2017, Equifax announced it had experienced a data breach, which impacted the personal information of approximately 147 million people. Equifax has agreed to pay between $575 million and $700 million to settle state and federal investigations related to the breach. If you were affected by the Equifax data breach, please visit the
Brown Edwards & Company, LLP is pleased to announce the admission of Kelli Vance, CPA to the Partnership. Anthony Carpenter, CPA, Emily Signorelli, CPA, Megan Meador, CPA and Clarence Rhudy, CPA have become Directors. Brown Edwards is a full-service regional accounting firm with offices in three states and recognized as one of the top 100
PRESS RELEASE May 10, 2019 Brown Edwards is pleased to announce the acquisition of the Roanoke and Lynchburg practices of Cherry Bekaert, LLP effective June 1, 2019. Cherry Bekaert Partners Randy Burton and Richard Hedley in Roanoke will be joining Brown Edwards, as will most of the staff located in both offices. A significant number
