10 Common Construction Contract Types
By: Jared Abrahamson 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...
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
By: Carter JohnsonSilicon 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...
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...
Omaha: We Have Arrived!
On Tuesday, October 16, 2018, HBE completed our merger with Fuhrman, Smolsky & Furey, P.C., officially establishing our firm’s presence in the Omaha market. We are so excited to welcome Anne Fuhrman, John Smolsky, and Kevin Furey to the HBE partner...
Maximizing Your Competitive Advantage in Manufacturing
By: Zach Johnson, Data Analyst In manufacturing, there is a constant challenge to find new ways to be more efficient, more cost-effective, and to streamline operations. Manufacturing companies continue to feel the pressure of adapting to factors such as...
Go Beyond Technology, Change, & Distruption
By: Scott Becker, CPA, CFP, CVA, CGMA This past summer I attended the American Institute of CPAs Engage Conference. As one of the nation's premier conferences, it brings together specialists covering such areas as estate planning, tax strategies, personal...
Patrick Meyer to Serve as Chairman for Nebraska Society of CPAs
Patrick A. Meyer, HBE partner, was elected to serve as the Chairman for The Nebraska Society of CPAs for the 2018-2019 Society year. Meyer joined HBE in 1988 shortly after graduating from the University of Nebraska-Lincoln and was admitted to the...