What to Expect from the IRS as the Government Shutdown Continues
By now, you’re probably starting to receive your tax documents and are wondering how the government shutdown is impacting the IRS’ ability to process tax returns. The following article provides a summary of how the IRS is currently operating and what you can expect...
Investing for the Long Term Amid Stock Market Volatility
Volatility (/vä-lə-ˈti-lə-tē/) is "a statistical measure of the dispersion of returns for a given security or market index," according to Investopedia. In other words, it's the market bouncing up and down. But let's face it, it's not the ups with which we...
8 Trends in Not-for-Profit Fundraising
Donations and fundraising can be the largest sources of revenue for not-for-profit organizations. It is essential for not-for-profit professionals to be aware of trends in fundraising in order to understand and predict donor behaviors, which could lead to an increase...
A Year in Review
Wellness ProgramIn January, we launched our first official Wellness Program. Our comprehensive program, called HBE (be)Well, encourages staff to take on a healthier lifestyle by tracking their steps, eating balanced meals, and other various quarterly...
10 Common Construction Contract Types
With the financial volatility prevalent in today's world, choosing the right type of construction contract can be a crucial factor in determining whether a contractor thrives or struggles. Some of the most common types of contracts include negotiated, prime,...
Happy Holidays from HBE
Happy Holidays from HBE! We wish you many blessings and joy in the new year.
IRS Issues Private Ruling on Student Loan Benefit Under 401(k) Plan
By: Cindy Love, CPA A private letter ruling released on Aug 17, 2018 by the Internal Revenue Service signals its willingness to allow companies to make 401(k) matching contributions on qualifying student loan payments that employees make. Student loans make up the...
HBE Partners with Lincoln Partnership for Economic Development to Support Startup Grant Recipients
Silicon Valley in the San Francisco Bay Area may be home to technological giants like Google, Apple, Cisco, and Netflix, but a new region is emerging as a hub for ideas and innovation. It's called the Silicon Prairie. Entrepreneurs from around the world are finding...
Not-for-Profit Benchmarking: 5 Resources to Help Measure What Matters
On November 8, 2018, HBE hosted a roundtable session for not-for-profit finance and accounting leaders to at our Lincoln office. At this session, Krystal Siebrandt, HBE Partner, provided information on several resources that not-for-profit organizations can use to...
Much To Be Thankful For
Happy Thanksgiving from HBE to you! We would like to express our sincere appreciation for the loyalty, confidence, and friendship you have shown us over the past year. We are grateful for the opportunity to serve you. In observance of the holiday, our offices will be...