Author Archives: Grassi & Co
Partner & Healthcare Practice Leader John Pellitteri to Speak at Healthcare M&A Event
Based on recent surveys conducted by a leading CPA firm, 65% of owners of medical practices do not know what …
Confusion and Uncertainty of IFRS and Global Accounting
Great article on the confusion and uncertainty of IFRS and Global accounting from today’s NY Times. To view the …
Save the Date – HIA-LI 24th Annual Business Trade Show & Conference – May 24th, 2012
Grassi & Co. will be sponsoring the 24th Annual HIA-LI Trade Show and Conference on Thursday, May 24th, 2012. The show’s …
HCA Annual Membership Conference – Saratoga Springs, NY
Healthcare Partner Gary Carpenter and Manager Al Conti at the 2012 Home Care Association (HCA) Annual Membership Conference in Saratoga …
Join Grassi & Co. at our Construction Executive Forum, June 20-22!
June 20 (Afternoon/Evening) – June 21 (All Day) – June 22 – (Half Day) Westchester Country Club 99 Biltmore Avenue, Rye, …
Striving to Improve the NYS CFR System
The Trusted Professional, the official newsletter of the NYSSCPA, recently featured David Rottkamp, and his work with the Not-for-Profit Organizations …
Indian Budget 2012- Concerns For Foreign Investors
By: Rahul Sheth, CPA, CA, Audit Manager The 2012 Budget presented on March 16, 2012 by India’s Finance Minister …
Video: Lou Grassi Hosting the HIA-LI CEO Series
Grassi & Co. CEO and Managing Partner Lou Grassi hosted part of the HIA-LI CEO Series here at Grassi & …
Join Grassi & Co. on May 22 for the CFAF “guess-a-sketch” Event
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Post Tax Season Thoughts
By: Steven Goldstein, CPA, PFS, Partner The craziness of tax season is over allowing businesses to focus on other parts …
Compliance with MWBE Regulations – What is Best Effort?
Geri Gregor, CPA, Partner-in-Charge of Grassi & Co.’s Business Advisory Practice, will be speaking at the BTEA Compliance with MWBE …
Join Grassi & Co. at the HIA-LI 24th Annual Business Trade Show & Conference
Grassi & Co. will be sponsoring the 24th Annual HIA-LI Trade Show and Conference on Thursday, May 24th, 2012. The …
Are You Ready for the Next Generation of Construction Management Software
Grassi & Co.’s Technology Consulting Division …
A Retirement Prescription
There was once a time when a retiring doctor could easily sell a thriving practice to a hospital or practice management …
Recent Changes to All Qualified Plans: Compliance by July 2012 is Critical
Join Grassi & Co. on Wednesday, April 18th for the FEI Education Night. Grassi & Co.’s Mike Minnutello, CPA will …
Lou Grassi to be Honored at 7th Annual Reverend Monsignor Thomas J. Hartman Humanitarian Award Luncheon
How to Handle an Inspection
By: Carl Oliver, CPA, CFE, Audit Principal One of the most nerve-wracking experiences in a construction executive’s career is when …
Stay Focused While Reaching Goals – A Complete Checklist
Profit growth and business expansion are two key goals for Architecture and Engineering Firms. But, in order to successfully reach …
Beyond the Exam Room Door
Your days at the office are probably hectic as you try to give patients personal attention while juggling a full …
Grassi & Co. to Sponsor HIA-LI CEO Series April 19th at Posillico in Farmingdale
Grassi & Co. will be hosting the HIA-LI CEO Series on Thursday, April 19th at Posillico in Farmingdale. Scroll down …
Offer-in-Compromise Firms Closing Shop, Facing Legal Battles
Even those of us who merely dabble in the offer-in-compromise space from time-to-time know what kind of deals one can …
Grassi & Co. CEO & Managing Partner Lou Grassi to Host HIA-LI CEO Series
Grassi & Co. CEO and Managing Partner Lou Grassi will hosting part of the HIA-LI CEO Series here at Grassi …
FAE 2012 Broker/Dealer Conference
Gary R. Purwin, CPA, Partner, Pustorino, Puglisi & Co., LLC, a division of Grassi & Co., CPAs P.C. will be …
Merger Mania Series – Phase II: The Structures Of The Deal
By: John Pellitteri, CPA, Healthcare Consulting Division Leader In the first part of this this three-part series titled Merger Mania, …
Lean Construction: Learn What It Is and Why Designers, Owners and Contractors in New York City Need It
Announcement from: Rob Brewer, CPA, CCIFP, Partner, Architecture & Engineering Practice Leader Program: Lean Construction: Learn what It Is and Why …
Navigating the Maze – The Domestic Production Activities Deduction
For qualified businesses, the Domestic Production Activities Deduction (DPAD) is one of the most lucrative tax breaks manufacturers can claim …
OMB Issues Advance Notice of Proposed Changes for Circular A-133 and Cost Principles
Announcement from: David M. Rottkamp, CPA, Partner, Not-for-Profit Practice Leader The Office of Management and Budget (OMB) issued for comment, Reform …
Leadership Committee for Nonprofit Revitalization Released Its Report: “Revitalizing Nonprofits, Renewing New York”
Announcement from: David M. Rottkamp, CPA, Partner, Not-for-Profit Practice Leader On February 16th, the Leadership Committee for Nonprofit Revitalization released …
President Obama’s Tax Proposal
As seen in recent news, the Obama administration has announced a proposal to lower the top income-tax rate for corporations …
HHS Announces Intent to Delay ICD-10 Compliance Date
Announcement from Anne M. Dunne, RN-BC, MBA, MSCN, Director of Healthcare Consulting As part of President Obama’s commitment to reducing regulatory …
A&E Practice Leader, Rob Brewer to Speak at Manhattan College
Tomorrow, February 21, 2012, Grassi & Co. Partner Rob Brewer, CPA, CCIFP will be speaking as part of the Manhattan …
ACEC Energy Tax Incentives Webinar led by Grassi & Co. Partner Rob Brewer, CPA, CCIFP
PDH Webinar #48 Energy Tax Incentives and How They Can Benefit You Thursday, February 23, 2012 11:30am-12:30pm 1 PDH (pending) …
David Warshauer, CPA, CCIFP, Partner at Grassi & Co. Quoted in NYSSCPA Online E-zine
David Warshauer, CPA, CCIFP, Partner was quoted in NYSSCPA online e-zine. The article he was quoted in talk about the …
Beware of Erroneous Penalty and Interest Assessments
By: Bill Fischer, CPA, Partner Due to computer glitches generating inaccurate notices, the NYS Department of Taxation and Finance may …
What Do You Know About Preventative Services?
There are thirty four preventive services, broken down by age group and gender, that insurers pay physicians to perform but …
IRS Reopens the Offshore Voluntary Disclosure Program (OVDP)
The IRS reopened the Offshore Voluntary Disclosure Program (OVDP). This program is designed to help those taxpayers with offshore brokerage …
Are You Waiting for Late-Paying Clients?
Grassi & Co.’s Geri Gregor, CPA, Partner, is quoted in this cnbc.com article on how small businesses can approach their …
Notify Your Employees of Wage Rates and Terms of Pay By January 31, 2012
By: Anne M. Dunne, RN-BC, MBA, MSCN, Director Of Healthcare Consulting and John V. Pellitteri, CPA, Partner-in-Charge Healthcare Services On …
Instructions for Submitting a 5010 Testing/Migration Plan
Announcement from Anne M. Dunne, RN-BC, MBA, MSCN, Director of Healthcare Consulting The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) …
Feb. 8, 2012: New Dept. of Labor Regulations Seminar
How can I prepare? What plans will be affected? What are my responsibilities? How can my vendors help? Find out the answers to …
News for Radiology Providers – CMS Limits New Imaging Multiple Procedure Payment Reduction
From the MGMA Washington Connexion on January 4, 2012 The Medicare Physician Fee Schedule contains a provision applying a multiple …
Grassi & Co.’s First Annual Healthcare Roundtable
Grassi & Co.’s First Annual Healthcare Roundtable Topic: Mergers and Acquisitions Presented by: John V. Pellitteri, CPA, Partner-in-Charge Healthcare Services …
Medicare’s Interactive Voice Response System Providing Incorrect 2012 Deductible Information
Description of Problem The interactive voice response (IVR) system is providing incorrect 2012 deductible information. What This Means to …
Upcoming Changes to the Medicare Program
Payment Adjustments for Unsuccessful Electronic Prescribers Providers that were considered unsuccessful electronic prescribers (e-prescribers) during the time frame January 1, …
Who Can Order Portable X-ray Studies?
In a recent Office of the Inspector General ( OIG) Report, improper billing practices by portable X-ray providers/vendors was discussed. …
New Advanced Beneficiary Notices Effective 1/1/12
Effective January 1, 2012, physicians must use new Advanced Beneficiary Notices. The revised Advanced Beneficiary Notice of Noncoverage (ABN), Form …
The Vanishing Mid-Sized A/E Firm
By: Steve Gido, Principal at Rusk O’Brien Gido + Partners This month’s Grassi & Co. Architecture and Engineering Newsletter highlights …
The IRS Issues Final Regulations Implementing Extensive Revisions To Form 990, “Return Of Organizations Exempt From Income Tax”
By: Carmine Minieri, CPA, Partner The Internal Revenue Service (“IRS”) recently issued final regulations implementing a wide-range of revisions …
