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Articles covering tax, accounting, management and financial planning issues for construction professionals.

HbK Hard Hat January/February 2012

In this issue: Captive Insurance Companies Present Opportunities for Contractors to Mitigate Risks, Generate Savings and Create Wealth, Embracing the Fact: Lease Versus Buy Calculations WILL Change, Nasty Numbers -- 8 red flags to watch out for in your financial statements, Implementing an accident prevention and response program, Consider mediation for your next construction dispute, Construction Success Story -- Contractor eases into the benefits of e-filing

HbK Hard Hat November/December 2011

In this issue: National Outlook, What's It Cost?, Out on the border -- Avoiding multistate taxation missteps, Whip your WIP report into shape, Could pay-for-performance bonuses give you a boost?, Construction Success Story -- Contractor practices preventive medicine with subs

HbK Hard Hat September/October 2011

In this issue: Going Green for Less Green, Your Construction, Architecture or Engineering Firm May Be Eligible for the Section 179D Deduction: No Amended Returns Necessary, Year end tax planning - Explore current incentives to boost your cash flow, 3 ways to get more from mobile technology, Staying focused in the fight against profit fade, Construction Success Story - Housing contractor turns extra work into extra pay

HbK Hard Hat July/August 2011

In this issue: National Outlook, Financial Perspective: Surety Market Update, Crossing the border - A guide to multistate licensing, What should you expect from your surety?, Seize the moment when it comes to gift taxes, Construction Success Story - Contractor looks to turn around turnover

HbK Hard Hat May/June 2011

In this issue: National Outlook, Whats It Cost?, Construction Success Story - Contractor divides company into multiple entities, preparation is key for contractors seeking credit, Track your tools - Technology can help you stop the nickel-and-diming, Keeping Uncle Sam at bay - 4 ways to minimize your chances of an IRS audit

HbK Hard Hat March/April 2011

In this issue: Management Perspective - Claims Avoidance as Means and Methods, Don’t get tangled in the web — Sales and use tax rules can snare the unaware, Cash in if you can on the extended tax carryback, Tripping out of the gate — 4 bidding mistakes to avoid, Construction Success Story — Contractor seeks to prevail over prevailing wage confusion

HbK Hard Hat January/February 2011

In this issue: National Outlook, What's It Cost?, Prevailing at procurement, Are you mishandling your independent contractors?, Get your employees involved in accident prevention, Construction Success Story - Competitve contractor looks to labor burden costs

HbK Hard Hat November/December 2010

In this issue: Congress Passes $250,000 Real Property Expensing, Here’s to your health care plan – An overview of the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act, 3 year end tax developments to consider, Construction fraud: How does it happen?, Construction Success Story – Contractor gets specific with his accounting software

HbK Hard Hat September/October 2010

In this issue: Succession Planning for the Family-Owned Business, National Outlook, What's It Cost?, Cash: A contractor’s best friend – Cash flow forecasting can keep the relationship going strong, Price adjustment clauses can help curtail unforeseen costs, Technology upgrades — Could automated purchase orders speed your processes?, Construction Success Story — Contractor heeds warning signs of questionable owner

HbK Hard Hat July/August 2010

In this issue: Forklift Fuel Credit, How Reliable Are Your Job Estimates?, Making Working Capital Work for You, The hard road ahead — Managing the costs and risks of long-term contracts, No shortcuts: Quick fixes won’t solve money problems, How do you look to your surety? — A key question in today’s economy, Construction Success Story — Beware the downside to downsizing

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Latest HbK Newsletters

  • HbK e-Newsletter - May 9, 2012

    In this issue: Ohio's Tax Amnesty Program, Seeking Tax Shelter Through Charitable Trusts, Change is Inevitable, But Growth is Optional, Selling a Highly Appreciated Home? Combine Two Tax Breaks, Get in the Savings Habit!, Signs That It's Time to Sell a Stock
  • Valuation & Litigation Briefing Issues - March/April 2012

    In this issue: Owner salaries and how they affect lost profits, When divorce enters the picture -- A qualified valuation expert can make a huge difference, Boltar illustrates the dangers of expert advocacy, What's the value of intellectual property?


  • Viewpoint On Value - March/April 2012

    In this issue: Who, what, why and when? -- Preparing for an appraisal, Getting a fair deal -- A fairness opinion can help, Winning the battle, but losing the war -- A look at Estate of Gallagher, What to look for in an appraiser


  • Natural Resources Practice

    In this issue: A Sampling of BDO Thought Leadership in the Media for Q1 2012


  • Real Estate Monitor Spring 2012

    In this issue: Mezzanine Financing Plays Important Role, Mortgage Interest Deductible, Distressed Real Estate: Managing the Property, Leases: Renewal Options, Four Real Estate Financing Plans


  • Good Company

    Saying you were listed amongst the Top 100 CPA firms in the country wouldn’t mean much if there were only 125. There are well over 30,000 firms in the U.S. and HbK is proud to be listed in prior years as well as this year’s list



  • We Know BDO

    We Know BDOActually, we’re a little closer than that. HbK is affiliated with the BDO Seidman Alliance – a nationwide association of independently owned local and regional accounting, consulting and service firms with similar client service goals. While HbK is a large regional firm, BDO gives us a greater worldwide presence and expands our offerings to clients.


  • Best Employers in Ohio

    Best Employers in OhioHill, Barth & King has been selected as one of the Best Employers in Ohio for 2012.