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Financial Accounting Blogs for Businesses & Individuals
Are you perplexed by new tax laws and need advice on how to comply with the latest regulations? Do you want to improve your financial literacy so you can run a more efficient and profitable business? You’ve come to the right place. DMJPS PLLC’s accounting blog provides the latest insights and expert knowledge to help your business navigate a complex and ever-evolving industry.
DMJPS’ team of highly-experienced specialists provides expert advice and in-depth analysis of the latest news, trends, practices, and regulations to help you stay up-to-date on the most current developments. DMJPS’ accounting blog covers the most important financial reporting issues that affect many individuals, businesses, and organizations.
North Carolina Economic Report- 2026 Second Quarter
Highlights: DMJPS is pleased to provide the second quarter 2026 economic update across North Carolina's fifteen metro areas. The state continued to add jobs, with employment gains extending across most metros. Other indicators presented a varied picture: unemployment...
How to Build a Stronger Month-End Closing Process
Your business relies on a strong end-of-month close to get the financial information leaders and decision-makers need to make informed decisions moving forward. At the same time, this important accounting process is often focused on only within the last few days of...
North Carolina Supreme Court Redraws the Line on Personal Goodwill in Divorce Valuations
What business owners, family law attorneys, and valuation professionals need to know about the landmark decision in Sneed v. Johnston. The North Carolina Supreme Court has issued a significant ruling that will reshape the way professional practices are valued in...
DMJPS Launches Practice Matters Podcast for Independent Healthcare Leaders
New on-demand podcast expands access to the firm's healthcare thought leadership, delivering valuable conversations and practical insights on healthcare's most pressing challenges. DMJPS CPAs + Advisors is pleased to announce the launch of the Practice Matters...
The Cecil Legacy: A North Carolina Story About Planning Beyond the Numbers
It is easy to assume that business value is driven primarily by financial results and mathematical analysis. However, the most persuasive and defensible valuations are grounded in a coherent narrative, supported by the numbers. The Tax Court’s decision in Cecil v....
Valuation at a Moment in Time: Understanding Date-of-Death Value
For estate tax purposes, value is determined as of a specific moment in time on the decedent’s date of death (or an alternate valuation date, if elected). As laid out in Bright, “…estate tax is an excise tax on the transfer of property at death, and that the property...
Valuation’s Role in Transaction and Exit Planning
Business owners often think of an exit, whether through sale, succession, or retirement, as a distant future event. In reality, ownership change is inevitable. The question is not if your business will change hands, but when and how prepared you will be when it does....
Opportunity Zones After the 2025 Tax Bill: What Investors and Business Owners Need to Know
The 2025 tax law made major changes to the opportunity zone program. The biggest shift is that opportunity zones are no longer just a fading tax incentive from the 2017 tax law. The program is now a permanent part of the federal tax landscape, with updated rules for...
QOZ 2026 Countdown: What to Do Now Before Deferred Gains Become Taxable
The Key Event: Mandatory Gain Recognition in 2026 December 31, 2026 is the date when deferred gains become taxable. The originally deferred gain becomes taxable in 2026, regardless of whether the investment has been sold This gain must be reported on the 2026 tax...
Decision Time is Approaching for Qualified Opportunity Zone Investments
Since its enactment in 2017, many taxpayers have taken advantage of the opportunity to invest in Qualified Opportunity Zone (“QOZ”) investments. If a taxpayer has a capital gain, the gain can be deferred through such an investment. These deferred gains mature on...
Stay in the Know With DMJPS’ Business Accounting Articles
The world of finance and reporting often has many complex regulations that can frustrate even the best in the industry. DMJPS can simplify complicated issues to improve your understanding and help you make informed decisions. Our accounting blogs provide businesses and individuals with a wealth of guidance, insightful content, and actionable solutions to reduce impediments on your path to growth.
If you want to stay ahead of the latest developments and gain the most comprehensive insight into the world of accounting, invest your time in reading our CPA blog. DMJPS’ business accounting articles are written by our team of nationally-acclaimed specialists, offering educational resources, strategic advice, and practical solutions to help you fulfill your most pressing financial and tax obligations.
DMJPS Webinars
WEBINAR: Preparing Your Practice Today for Tomorrow: Growth, Succession, and Exit Plans
Tuesday, October 13 | 2 – 3 PM Presenter: Sara Maddox, ASA, ABV, CVA, EA- Senior Manager, Director of Valuation Services Facilitator: Christina Sanders, CPA - DMJPS Healthcare Director
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Thursday, September 10 | 2 – 3 PM Presenters: Glenn Dunlap - Peerview Data + Christina Sanders, CPA - DMJPS Healthcare Director
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Tuesday, August 11 | 2 – 3 PM Presenters: Noel Swartz, CPA- DMJPS Assurance Partner & Sarah Hayes, CPB, CPCO, CHBC- DMJPS Healthcare Supervisor Facilitator: Christina Sanders, CPA - DMJPS Healthcare Director
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Tax Watch
How to Build a Stronger Month-End Closing Process
Your business relies on a strong end-of-month close to get the financial information leaders and decision-makers need to make informed decisions moving forward. At the same time, this important accounting process is often focused on only within the last few days of...
North Carolina Supreme Court Redraws the Line on Personal Goodwill in Divorce Valuations
What business owners, family law attorneys, and valuation professionals need to know about the landmark decision in Sneed v. Johnston. The North Carolina Supreme Court has issued a significant ruling that will reshape the way professional practices are valued in...
The Cecil Legacy: A North Carolina Story About Planning Beyond the Numbers
It is easy to assume that business value is driven primarily by financial results and mathematical analysis. However, the most persuasive and defensible valuations are grounded in a coherent narrative, supported by the numbers. The Tax Court’s decision in Cecil v....
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