Ken Coyle, CPA, Managing PartnerMcCauley Nicolas Wins National AwardI am thrilled to tell you that McCauley Nicolas has been named a winner of the 2008 Alfred P. Sloan Award for Business Excellence in Workplace Flexibility! This is the first year that businesses in the greater Louisville community were able to apply for the prestigious award, which recognizes organizations that are dedicated to making work "work" for both the employer and the employees. The scoring process was rigorous. First, employer responses were measured against national data collected by the Families and Work Institute. Then, our employees were surveyed regarding their individual experiences with flexibility and other aspects of an effective workplace. One third of the final score was determined by employer responses and two-thirds by employees' responses. As a winner, McCauley Nicolas ranks in the top 20% of employers nationally in terms of flexible work programs, policies and culture.Eileen Pickett of Greater Louisville, Inc. presented the award after remarks by Mayor Jerry Abramson at the 1st Annual Sloan Awards Luncheon on September 11th. We were also honored on September 9th at the Republic Bank We CARE Awards, which recognized exemplary community services among local businesses and employees. Of course, being invested in the growth and success of our employees, clients and the community is not news to us, but we are extremely honored to receive public recognition for the things we do quietly every day! Email Ken at Ken_Coyle@mnccpa.com  Kenny Adams, Partner, accepted the Alfred P. Sloan Award on behalf of the firm.
Tax Tips
Mike Grinnan, | The IRS Wants You!Wouldn't it be great to know you were going to be selected for an audit before your return was prepared? You could cross every "t" and dot every "i" and have a complete file with documentation ready to produce. The Internal Revenue agent calls to give you the news, and you calmly respond: "No problem, when would you like to meet?" You arrive at your arranged appointment time and hand over the complete set of supporting documents proving every penny of deductions on your return. The agent smiles at you, says "thank you" and rewards you with a "no change" audit report.continue reading... |  | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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James W. Osborne II, CNA, MCP, MCSA, IT Manager | Is There A Better Way?Picture if you will, a world of shared knowledge…a world where the information contained in each employee's head is available to your entire work force. Imagine a world where the accounting department is aware of the special rate your sales rep promised to your best client, and the shipping department knows that your hot prospect will be at their vacation home next week, and sends the product mockups there automatically. Imagine the boost in sales, improved morale, and better client service this would bring. Welcome to the CRM Zone.continue reading... | For Important Tax Dates, What's New in Technology, Financial Calculators and much more... See News You Can Use | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Keeping Up | IRS Boosts Mileage Rate AgainIn recognition of recent gasoline price increases, the IRS has adjusted the optional standard mileage rates for the final six months of 2008. The rate will increase to 58.5 cents a mile for all business miles driven from July 1, 2008 through December 31, 2008. This is an increase of eight (8) cents from the 50.5 cent rate in effect for the first six months of 2008. The new six-month rate for computing deductible medical or moving expenses will also increase: from 19 cents to 27 cents per mile. The rate for providing services for charitable organizations, which is set by statute, not by the IRS, will remain at 14 cents a mile. Keep in mind, taxpayers always have the option of calculating the actual costs of using their vehicle rather than using the standard mileage rates.continue reading... | Be sure to access MNC's online newsletters for Family Business, Construction and Medical Practice advice and information. Industry Ideas | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Upcoming Seminars | Thurs, Oct 23rd, 8-10am (Breakfast 7:30-8am) Be a Corporate Superhero: Transform Your Business In Today's Tough Economy Mike Spence, Halo Group, Inc. Ryan Blaney, CPA, McCauley Nicolas More information | Register online Thurs, Nov 20th, 8-9am (Breakfast 7:30-8am) Retirement Plans: Begin With The End In Mind! Jay Conner, Capital Asset Management Ron Barnes, CPA-PFS, McCauley Nicolas Thurs, Jan 29th, 8-9am (Breakfast 7:30-8am) What's Your Business Worth? Dan McCauley, CPA-ABV, McCauley Nicolas All seminars to be held at the McCauley Nicolas Centre Community Room, Jeffersonville. Register online at www.mnccpa.com or call 812.288.6621 |  UPCOMING EVENTS OCT 1 Venture Club of Louisville Luncheon Featured speaker: Dave Conway, President/CEO iSqFt Construction Software Technology DEC 9 Business First Business of the Year Awards Gala Visit our Events page for more information. | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Client Spotlight
Delene E. Taylor, CPA, Director of Business Development | Evidence in Locust GroveFinancial news can sometimes become a little humdrum, so we are spicing things up a bit this issue with the story of our favorite zebra, Evidence, who has a special home with client Noah's Ark, an animal rehabilitation center and children's home in Locust Grove, Georgia.Evidence is a baby zebra that is believed to have fallen from a truck and been hit by another vehicle on I75 in April. He was found grazing along the busy interstate approximately 10 miles from Noah's Ark. continue reading... |  | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Financial Advicefrom Capital Asset Management | The Value of Forecasters and WeathermenThe only value of stock forecasters is to make fortune tellers look good. — Warren BuffettInvestors are bombarded daily by market forecasts. Because the predictions generally come from intelligent-sounding individuals, with fancy titles, making seemingly compelling arguments, investors are often influenced by them. But do these forecasts have any value? continue reading... |  | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
People and Events | Knightly News Congratulations to Sara and Tony Lamb, married July 11. Visit our People Page! Chesscapades 21st Annual Golf Scramble! Sunshine abounded as Greg Rogers, Lee Pieper, Lorri Campbell and Matt Beaven won the tie-breaker to claim this year's trophy. | Chocolate Passion See the show! The many winners of the MNC Chocolate Chess Set are featured on our website. Click to see!
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