Category Archives: Manufacturing & Distribution

Grassi & Co.’s M&D CEO Share Forum Roundtable – 3/5/13

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Grassi & Co.’s 2013 CEO Share Forum, presented by our M&D Practice, was held on Tuesday evening, March 5th at …

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Fiscal Cliff Bill Sets Section 179 Deduction Allowance to $500,000 For 2013

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BY: ROBERT E. GROTE, CPA, PARTNER, MANUFACTURING & DISTRIBUTION PRACTICE LEADER Depreciating equipment over several years may not be something business …

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Grassi & Co.’s Manufacturing & Distribution (M&D) Practice Executive Roundtable Discussion

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Grassi & Co.’s Manufacturing & Distribution (M&D) Practice Executive Roundtable Discussion was held on December 12, 2012.   The topic …

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Hurricane Sandy’s Aftermanth

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BY: JOSEPH MONTERO, CPA Hurricane Sandy devastated much of the Mid-Atlantic and Northeast regions of the United States and was …

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Post Election Tax Planning Strategies

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This past Thursday, November 15, 2012, Jeff Cohen, Partner, Grassi & Co., presented a seminar on Post Election Tax Planning …

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Grassi & Co. & LIFT 2012 Manufacturing & Distribution Lenders Forum

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On October 2, 2012 Grassi & Co. and LIFT (Long Island Forum for Technology) hosted their first annual joint Manufacturing …

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More Profit, More Control

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By: Jeffrey G. Cohen, CPA, Tax Partner   Idle machines, production bottlenecks, equipment breakdowns, absent employees, new orders, etc.  These …

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Navigating the Maze – The Domestic Production Activities Deduction

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For qualified businesses, the Domestic Production Activities Deduction (DPAD) is one of the most lucrative tax breaks manufacturers can claim …

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Eliminate Costly Mistakes

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By: Robert Grote, CPA, Partner, Manufacturing & Distribution Practice Leader Success in the manufacturing/distribution business starts with your order entry …

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Offshore Relationships: Improving Quality Assurance

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In the ever-expanding global economy, nothing about suppliers or distributors can betaken for granted. As illustrated by the numerous high-profile …

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What Is Cloud Computing?

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By: Paul Mink, Technology Consultant I receive a continual barrage of inquiries about “The Cloud”.  Where and what is it?  …

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Employee Expense Reports

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By: Michele Farrell, CPA, CCIFP An employee expense report is a tool for employees to use when seeking reimbursement for …

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Grassi & Co. Welcomes New Tax Partner, Jeffrey Cohen

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Join us in welcoming Jeffrey Cohen, CPA, formerly of Biscotti Toback & Co., to our firm as Tax Partner.  Jeff …

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Take Advantage of 2011 Bonus Depreciation

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By: Karen A. Goldberg, CPA, Tax Manager In December 2010, the President signed into law the high profile tax bill …

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Asset Purchase Agreements – Inventory Considerations

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By: Eric Martinez, JD, CPA, Audit Partner Acquiring a business is often a seminal decision for the executives or owners …

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IC-DISC: Tax Savings for Exporters

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By: Robert E. Grote, CPA, Partner, Manufacturing & Distribution Practice Leader IC-DISC? This is an acronym for Interest Charge – …

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Increasing Profitability with Lean Six Sigma

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By: Geri A. Gregor, CPA, Partner, Construction Practice Leader, Consulting Division Leader   All business owners want their organizations to …

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Taking Back Control of Your Profit Margins

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By: Greg Pulitano, CPA As manufacturing and distribution companies grow in size and complexity, a common problem that business owners …

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