Advice from the Pros
Seller Beware – States Expand Nexus Standard for Online Sellers
January 12, 2012
We’ve all read that state treasuries continue to be hit hard by decreasing tax collections and pressure from increasing costs of services. Meanwhile, Internet sales continue to take a larger slice of the total retail sales market. Forrester Research predicts that online retail sales will grow to almost $250 billion in 2014, or 8 percent [...]
Q3 2011 Economic and Market Summary: October 19, 2011
October 19, 2011
The third quarter of 2011 could not close fast enough. Marked by tremendous uncertainties over global debt levels, Q3 brought some of the most negative equity market returns since 2008 and the S&P 500 index finished down 13.9%. Risky asset classes fared the worst with small company U.S. stocks losing 21.8%, broad international emerging markets were down 22.5% and European equities declined by 22.6%.
DEADLINE NEARS FOR ROTH IRA ‘DO-OVER’
October 12, 2011
In the world of finance and investing, people rarely get opportunities for do-overs. One exception, however, is the rules governing Roth conversions. But people who want to take advantage of this do-over for their 2010 conversion need to act fast.
In the News
Braver Valuation Services Director Joins International Valuation Standards Council “Valuation Uncertainty Project”
December 21, 2011
Needham – December 21, 2011 – Braver PC announced today that Sarah von Helfenstein, Director of Braver Valuation Services LLC has been invited to join the International Valuation Standards Council’s (IVSC) “Valuation Uncertainty Project.”
Braver PC Announces New Director for its Valuation Services Practice
November 30, 2011
Needham – November 30, 2011 – Braver PC, a leading CPA and business advisory firm, announced today that Sarah von Helfenstein, MBA, AVA has been named Director of Braver Valuation Services LLC (BVS). Sarah’s new role will emphasize developing business and partnering opportunities to grow the practice. BVS offers an array of services to help clients with business planning and transaction support, gift and estate tax compliance, regulatory compliance and financial reporting, and litigation support.
Complimentary Braver Wealth Seminar
November 4, 2011
Is a ‘stay the course’ strategy really a sinking ship? Join us for this complimentary seminar hosted by Braver Wealth on Wednesday, November 16th, to learn more about the strategies that could help to protect your financial portfolio in today’s volatile economic climate. To attend, please contact mhoey@braverwealth.com
