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  Here is what the firm has been up to since our last newsletter. New Hires:  Trent Herndon joined on February 7th as a Business Advisory Senior Associate Noah Tessau & Roger Lewis joined on February 12th as Seasonal Tax Administrative Associates Terri Knotts...

Baby Boomers – the largest generation in America by the numbers – are approaching their golden years. This means that many are beginning to look ahead to a healthy and secure retirement as they put their years in the workforce behind them. One of the...

One fundamental financial practice that often gets overlooked, yet holds immense importance, is the separation of personal and business finances. By maintaining distinct bank accounts and credit cards for business transactions, small business owners can streamline bookkeeping processes, ensure accurate expense tracking, and foster clarity...

Whether you just started using QuickBooks to manage your small business in 2024 or you have been muddling along for years with unanswered questions, diving into financial software can feel like swimming through uncharted territory. Your business's financial health depends on accurate bookkeeping and seamless...

If you would like to donate artwork to an eligible charitable organization, you might be able to take a deduction on your tax return. However, the rules are complex. There are different requirements for different values, and there are scams you want to avoid that...

The U.S. Treasury recently enacted a new reporting requirement aimed at quashing illicit financial transactions. The agency believes that corporate anonymity is enabling money laundering, terrorism and drug trafficking. As part of the 2021 Corporate Transparency Act (CTA), certain companies are now required to report...

  Here is what the firm has been up to since our last newsletter. New Hires:  Laura Fletcher joined on October 23 as a Business Advisory Associate Chad Wrigglesworth joined on November 1 as a Tax Associate Jackie Skinner joined on November 27 as...

When did you join Blackman & Sloop? August 2023   Why did you choose Blackman & Sloop? I chose Blackman and Sloop because I love the environment here. It feels like a big family. Everyone is welcoming and also hard working. It feels great to be a part of...

The unrelenting advancement of technology is still going strong even as we enter 2024. The business landscape is poised for transformative changes, driven by ongoing developments that demand organizations to be innovative and adaptive. Below, we explore some key technology trends that businesses should keenly...