A Roadmap for Preventing Construction Disputes
Whether resolved through mediation, arbitration or trial, construction disputes can be costly and time consuming for both project owners and contractors. Construction disputes may involve just a few thousand dollars or may be valued in the billions. The time required...
Using Big Data on a Small Budget to Improve Real-Time Decision-Making
For years, companies looked to data tracked by their finance and accounting departments primarily as a way to understand past performance. But quantum leaps in computing power and other technology have made it possible for organizations to move far beyond historical...
Recruiting New Nonprofit Board Members? HBE Can Help!
Since the founding of our firm in 1974, HBE has been committed to strengthening and enriching the communities in which we live and work by supporting local nonprofit organizations. In addition to volunteer efforts and financial support, we also provide...
Attention QuickBooks Users: Update Your EFTPS Internet Password
Important: If HBE provides quarterly and/or annual payroll tax return services for your organization, please be sure to contact us with your new password anytime it is updated.Effective September 19, 2019, the IRS is implementing the following requirements for EFTPS...
Gain Control Over Your Bill Pay Processes
Isn’t it time you gained control over your bill pay processes?Have you considered how much time you spend on bill pay processes? Whether it’s chasing down paperwork, reconciling accounts, or stressing about how your cash flow is managed, manual accounting processes...
HBE Promotes Christopher Bedient to Partner
Christopher M. Bedient, CFA, CFP® HBE Wealth Management LLC is pleased to announce that Christopher Bedient has been promoted to partner, effective July 1, 2019. Chris originally joined the firm as a financial advisor in 2015. Since that time, his...
Nebraska Flood Victims Have Options When It Comes to Deducting Casualty Losses
By Carter Johnson On March 21, 2019, President Donald Trump approved a Major Disaster Declaration for most counties in Nebraska through the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA). This came a couple weeks after severe storms and floods damaged many...
Welcoming Scott Ensor and Judy Fischer to the HBE Leadership Team
Scott EnsorFirm Administrator Judy Fischer, PHR, SHRM-CPHuman Resources Manager HBE is pleased to announce the addition of Scott Ensor and Judy Fischer to our leadership team!Scott Ensor joined our team in March as our Firm Administrator. Scott brings with him eight...
Establishing a Reserve Policy for Nonprofit Organizations
By Dan Carmichael, Senior Accountant Nonprofit organizations are generally advised to maintain reserves equal to between three and nine months of their annual operating budget. However, depending on its particular mission, financial philosophy, risk, and...
Using Data Analytics to Maximize Manufacturing Outputs
By Zach Johnson, Data Analyst The rapid advancement of software solutions and ability to track meaningful steps in industrial processes has opened the door for using business intelligence within the manufacturing industry. Connected ERP systems contain a wealth of...