The latest episode of “Accounting for Tomorrow” brings us an exciting conversation with Holt Haga, the vice president of leasing for Ball, Ventures Ahlquist (BVA). Holt shares his journey in the finance and real estate industry, as well as the vision behind BVA’s impressive projects in the Treasure Valley. From the company’s expansion plans to the impact of interest rates …

Join us as we explore the current state of Idaho’s nonprofit industry with our guest speakers, Kevin Bailey, CEO at the Idaho Nonprofit Center and Cheryl Guiddy, leader of Harris CPAs nonprofit industry group. We’ll recap the recent Idaho Nonprofit conference, and learn more about what is top of mind for nonprofits heading into 2024. Lastly, we dive into the …

Join us as we explore the current state of Idaho’s construction industry with our guest speaker, Wayne Hammon, CEO at the Idaho Associated General Contractors. Learn how the Chips Act has had an effect on our economy, and how the instability of the labor market has Idaho AGC exploring new creative ways to create new trade labor resources and strategies …

Have you considered taking advantage of the Research & Development (R&D) Tax Credit as part of your tax minimization strategy? Many companies are surprised to learn that activities they already do to improve their product or service will qualify for this credit, and the savings potential can be immense. In this episode, we sit down with Smith Miller, the founder …

One of the 3 pillars of Harris CPAs mission statement relates to being active in our communities. Whether that is giving back hours through our Community Partnership Award, speaking at industry related events, volunteering at local nonprofits or backing fundraisers for great causes, Our goal has always been to give back to help shape the future of the communities we …

As the tax laws become more complex and the IRS continues to delay the finalization of forms, it is becoming increasingly necessary for CPAs to file extensions for their clients, but there are other very important aspects to consider as the deadlines approach. In this episode, Josh Tyree and Robert Shappee walk us through a few additional reasons why it …

In this episode, we’ll dive into how businesses can be more efficient in their month end processes with special guest, Pam McClain, head of the accounting services department at Harris CPAs. We’ll explore why people find accounting services time-consuming and stressful, and the effects this can have on staff. Secondly, we’ll discuss helpful tips for companies to improve their accounting …

As we approach year end, now is the time for individuals to review their 2022 and 2023 tax situations and take action. In this episode, we’ll chat about some of our suggestions for individuals to consider: 1:23 – Effective tax rate and marginal tax rate 4:35 – Strategies for large capital gains (deferral and installment sale) 5:13 – Types of …

Strategic tax planning at the end of the year is never a one-size fits all model, but in this episode, we’ll share a few of our favorite tax deduction strategies and credits. A few adjustment’s at year-end can have huge impacts long-term. Tax Deduction Strategies 2:08 – Deferrals, purchases, and rate reductions 7:19 – Equipment purchases & depreciation 9:13 – …

Year-end planning with our clients is in full swing and we are now setting our sights to the upcoming year. In this episode, we reflect on our top tips on how you can be a client your CPA will love working with. While the concepts might seem simple, we’ll peel back the curtain and explain how each of these tips …

The new lease accounting standard is here! Is your organization prepared? In this episode, we’ll take a look at the difference between operating leases and financing leases, how this new standard changes the way leases are reflected on your financial statements, and the tools Harris is using to help their clients adopt this new standard.

Introducing Harris CPAs latest venture…. a podcast! Learn more about our hosts, Josh Tyree and Robert Shappee of Harris CPAs. In this episode, we’ll dive into the current state of the accounting industry and from our perspective, the biggest challenges that we are facing. From adapting to remote environments and talent shortages, to the changes our clients have seen in …