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Leading Audit Committee Priorities to Know in 2025

Jan 21, 2025 | bdo.com | Mike Stevenson |Amy Rojik |Lee Sentnor

In an era when the business landscape is characterized by rapid changes and rising uncertainties, the need for robust governance oversight has never been more critical. As organizations strive to navigate an increasingly complex business environment, the role of the board in overseeing enterprise risk management, financial reporting, and compliance becomes paramount.
Compensation Committee Priorities for 2025

Jan 17, 2025 | bdo.com | Amy Rojik |Lee Sentnor |Jason Brooks

BDO’s Compensation Committee Priorities for 2025 outlines key areas of focus in the evolving landscape of executive compensation, including the pressing issues surrounding executive pay, the profound impact of technology on human capital, and the critical oversight of talent strategy.
7 Technology Trend Predictions for 2025 and Beyond

Dec 4, 2024 | bdo.com | Hank Galligan

After several years of rapid innovation in areas like 5G connectivity, artificial intelligence (AI), health tech, and more, 2025 will be the year when these strides start to bear fruit and new technology goes from potential to proven. As 2024 ends, tech leaders will be preparing to meet new challenges and eager to claim new opportunities brought about by next year’s coming tech trends. 1. AI Becomes the New Battleground for Cyber Attackers vs.
IRS Releases New Form for 83(B) Elections

Nov 14, 2024 | bdo.com | Norma Sharara

For the first time, the IRS has released an official form for taxpayers to make an election under IRC Section 83(b). The new IRS Form 15620, posted on the IRS website on November 7, 2024, replaces the model letter set out in Rev. Proc. 2012-29 that taxpayers have used until now to make an 83(b) election. It is not clear whether taxpayers must use the new form to make an 83(b) election or if the IRS will continue to accept the prior method of making the election by submitting a letter to the IRS.
Negotiations Slated to Begin on U.S.-Taiwan Double Taxation Agreement

Nov 13, 2024 | bdo.com | Amanda Harrell |Tom McGlynn

The U.S. Department of the Treasury on October 29, 2024, announced that the U.S. and Taiwan will begin negotiations on a comprehensive agreement to address double taxation issues. While these negotiations will not immediately result in a double taxation convention between the U.S. and Taiwan, such a treaty would reduce the current barriers that cross-border workers in the two jurisdictions face regarding double taxation.
Employers Can Provide Tax-Free Qualified Disaster Payments to Employees

Oct 17, 2024 | bdo.com | Norma Sharara |Joan Vines

Employers whose employees are affected by hurricanes and other natural disasters often rush to provide assistance. “Qualified disaster payments,” as described by Internal Revenue Code Section 139, can be made as a tax-free benefit. Below are some frequently asked questions about how employers can use Section 139 to help employees cope immediately with federally declared disasters.
Navigating the AI Bubble in Forensics and Business Turnarounds

Oct 11, 2024 | bdo.com | Jared Crafton

The article delves into the transformative role of Artificial Intelligence (AI) in business turnarounds and forensic accounting. AI's capabilities in data analysis, pattern recognition, and predictive modeling are revolutionizing how companies manage financial distress and detect fraud, offering unprecedented efficiency and accuracy.
Trends Shifting the Operational and Technology Needs of Aerospace & Defense Leaders

Oct 10, 2024 | bdo.com | Luis Avila

Rising capital costs, shifts in global trade, and a constant increase in cyber-attacks from adversarial entities are reshaping operational needs of business leaders aiming to grow value in the highly regulated Aerospace & Defense (A&D) industry. Business leaders are using operational strategy and technology innovation as levers to navigate through these evolving challenges while meeting the regulatory requirements to operate in the A&D industry.
2024 Year-End Reminders Regarding Common Fringe Benefits, Special Rules for 2% S Corp Shareholders

Oct 10, 2024 | bdo.com | Norma Sharara |Joan Vines

As 2024 draws to a close, employers should review whether they have properly included the value of common fringe benefits in their employees’ and (if applicable) 2% S corporation shareholders’ taxable wages. This is especially true for 2024 and beyond, as many employers continue to deal with remote or hybrid workforces. A fringe benefit is a form of pay (including property, services, cash, or cash equivalents) in addition to stated pay for the performance of services.
Trends Shifting the Operational and Technology Needs of Aerospace & Defense Leaders

Oct 10, 2024 | bdo.com | Luis Avila

Rising capital costs, shifts in global trade, and a constant increase in cyber-attacks from adversarial entities are reshaping operational needs of business leaders aiming to grow value in the highly regulated Aerospace & Defense (A&D) industry. Business leaders are using operational strategy and technology innovation as levers to navigate through these evolving challenges while meeting the regulatory requirements to operate in the A&D industry.