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Conner Ash launched a Blog on September 1, 2015. Each week we will provide information on a topic of interest to our current and prospective clients. We encourage you to read the posts and contact us with any questions you have about the post or about other services that we may provide for you or your business.
Blog posts over a year old are moved to the archive. The information contained in these posts may be outdated. We encourage you to contact your Account Manager should you have any questions about the information contained in these posts.
| Date | Blog Topic | Link to Post | Contact |
| September 26, 2017 | Dependency Exemption for Children of Divorced Parents | Read Post | Patty Ward, EA |
| September 19, 2017 | Is Your Company Growing or Dying? | Read Post | Dan Velcheck, CPA |
| September 5, 2017 | Child Care Expenses | Read Post | Brian Ostendorf, CPA |
| August 29, 2017 | Rollover After-Tax Contributions In 401K Plans | Read Post | Brian Hantsbarger, CPA |
| August 22, 2017 | Cloud Accounting Apps | Read Post | Christina Rowland, MBA |
| August 15, 2017 | "Back To School" | Read Post | John Martens, CPA |
| August 8, 2017 | How to Have a Successful Accounting System Upgrade | Read Post | Bob Klutho, CPA |
| August 1, 2017 | Simple Ways to Avoid Accounting Problems | Read Post | Bob Klutho, CPA |
| July 25, 2017 | Don't Let Your Passport Be Restricted By The IRS | Read Post | Sue Freed, CPA |
| July 18, 2017 | Missouri Works Program | Read Post | Jim Gentry, CPA |
| July 11, 2017 | What is a Xennial? | Read Post | Alicia Brockland, CPA, ABV |
| July 5, 2017 | I Don't Really Have to Understand the Balance Sheet, Do I? | Read Post | Catherine Dobrynski, CPA, CGMA |
| June 27, 2017 | Organization | Read Post | Helen Floros, CPA |
| June 20, 2017 | Taking the Lead | Read Post | Andrew Datillo, CPA |
| June 13, 2017 | Hosting a Successful Fundraising Campaign | Read Post | Amanda Mueller |
| June 6, 2017 | Consumer Directed Services | Read Post | Andrea Schaefer, CPA |
| May 30, 2017 | Saving For College | Read Post | Jill Cooper, CPA |
| May 23, 2017 | Change | Read Post | Patty Ward, EA |
| May 16, 2017 | Saving For Retirement | Read Post | Dan Velcheck, CPA |
| May 9, 2017 | Cyber CEO Scam | Read Post | Sue Deters |
| May 2, 2017 | Moving Expenses | Read Post | Vivian McKenzie, CPA, CGMA |
| April 25, 2017 | Non-Cash Donations Over $5000 | Read Post | Brian Hantsbarger, CPA |
| April 18, 2017 | Avoiding Probate With Revocable Trusts | Read Post | Christina Rowland, MBA |
| April 11, 2017 | Tax Deductions and Common Sense | Read Post | John Martens, CPA |
| April 4, 2017 | What To Do With Your Tax Refund? | Read Post | Bob Klutho, CPA |
| March 28, 2017 | Not All Accountants Wear Tie Shoes | Read Post | Rick D'Angelo, CPA, CGMA |
| March 21, 2017 | Keeping Employees Motivated and Engaged | Read Post | Amanda Mueller |
| March 14, 2017 | The End of Cheap Financing | Read Post | Bob Klutho, CPA |
| March 7, 2017 | Planning For A Graceful Exit | Read Post | Alicia Brockland, CPA, ABV |
| February 28, 2017 | Being An Adult | Read Post | Catherine Dobrynski, CPA, CGMA |
| February 21, 2017 | Tax Changes Coming? | Read Post | Helen Floros, CPA |
| February 14, 2017 | Are You Asking Your Financial Advisor the Right Questions? | Read Post | Andrew Datillo, CPA |
| February 7, 2017 | Are Your Parents Your Dependents? | Read Post | Sue Freed, CPA |
| January 31, 2017 | Education Credit Due Diligence for 2016 | Read Post | Andrea Schaefer, CPA |
| January 24, 2017 | Happy New Year! Let's Get Fiscally Fit! | Read Post | Jill Cooper, CPA |
| January 17, 2017 | Identity Theft - Protecting Yourself from the Bad Guys | Read Post | Patty Ward, EA |
| January 10, 2017 | Are Your Employees Stealing From You? | Read Post | Dan Velcheck, CPA |
| December 27, 2016 | FAFSA Changes For 2017-18 | Read Post | Vivian McKenzie, CPA, CGMA |
| December 20, 2016 | Bucket List for Your Retirement Income | Read Post | Brian Hantsbarger, CPA |
| December 13, 2016 | Personal Use of Business Owned Vehicles | Read Post | Christina Rowland, MBA |
| December 6, 2016 | Social Security... Now or Later? | Read Post | John Martens, CPA |
| November 29, 2016 | Before You Join a NonProfit Board of Directors | Read Post | Bob Klutho, CPA |
| November 22, 2016 | Thanksgiving is a Time to Give Thanks for Family! | Read Post | Rick D'Angelo, CPA, CGMA |
| November 15, 2016 | 3 Things You Can Do Now To Reduce Your Side Hustle Tax Bill | Read Post | Leilah Shabazaz, CPA |
| November 9, 2016 | Donald Trump's Tax Plan | Read Post | Jim Gentry, CPA |
| November 1, 2016 | Filing Dates Are A-Changin' | Read Post | Alicia Brockland, CPA, ABV |
| October 25, 2016 | Volunteer Days at Work | Read Post | Catherine Dobrynski, CPA, CGMA |
| October 18, 2016 | Selling Your Home - Is Your Tax Strategy Still Stuck in the 80's? | Read Post | Helen Floros, CPA |
| October 4, 2016 | Charitable Contributions from an Individual IRA | Read Post | Sue Freed, CPA |
| September 27, 2016 | Changes in Presentation Requirements for Not-For-Profits | Read Post | Andrea Schaefer, CPA |
| September 20, 2016 | Business Gifts and the IRS Grinch | Read Post | Jill Cooper, CPA |
| September 13, 2016 | Favorable Tax Treatment for Long-Term Capital Gains | Read Post | Patty Ward, EA |
| September 8, 2016 | Maximizing Your Company's Potential | Read Post | Dan Velcheck, CPA |
| September 6, 2016 | "Microsoft" Scam | Read Post | Sue Deters |
| August 23, 2016 | It's Back to School Time - Tax Savings for Teachers | Read Post | Vivian McKenzie, CPA, CGMA |
| August 16, 2016 | Documentation of Cash Charitable Contributions | Read Post | Brian Hantsbarger, CPA |
| August 9, 2016 | RMD - The First One | Read Post | John Martens, CPA |
| July 26, 2016 | Social Security - Do I or Don't I | Read Post | Rick D'Angelo, CPA, CGMA |
| July 19, 2016 | IRS Increases Tangible Property Expensing Threshold | Read Post | Jim Gentry, CPA |
| July 12, 2016 | Are You Prepared For A Disaster? | Read Post | Alicia Brockland, CPA, ABV |
| July 5, 2016 | You Can Make a Difference | Read Post | Catherine Dobrynski, CPA, CGMA |
| June 28, 2016 | Teamwork | Read Post | Helen Floros, CPA |
| June 21, 2016 | IRS Transcripts Online Service Reinstated | Read Post | Sue Freed, CPA |
| June 14, 2016 | Roth IRA as a Graduation Gift | Read Post | Andrea Schaefer, CPA |
| June 7, 2016 | IRS Warnings Regarding Latest Scams | Read Post | Jill Cooper, CPA |
| May 31, 2016 | Casualty Losses | Read Post | Patty Ward, EA |
| May 24, 2016 | New Overtime Pay Rules - Things To Think About | Read Post | Dan Velcheck, CPA |
| May 17, 2016 | Tech Tip - Shortcuts | Read Post | Sue Deters |
| May 10, 2016 | Are You Teaching By Example? | Read Post | Vivian McKenzie, CPA, CGMA |
| May 3, 2016 | Extended Missouri Tax Deadline | Read Post | Brian Hantsbarger, CPA |
| April 26, 2016 | T.O.D. - A Simple But Effective Estate Planning Tool | Read Post | John Martens, CPA |
| April 19, 2016 | Spring Cleaning | Read Post | Bob Klutho, CPA |
| April 12, 2016 | The Day of Reckoning Is Upon Us | Read Post | Bob Klutho, CPA |
| March 29, 2016 | Accounting for Leases - Change Is Upon Us | Read Post | Alicia Brockland, CPA, ABV |
| March 22, 2016 | Fraud, It Can Happen To You | Read Post | Catherine Dobrynski, CPA, CGMA |
| March 15, 2016 | Divorcing? | Read Post | Helen Floros, CPA |
| March 8, 2016 | Are You Subject to Foreign Reporting Requirements? | Read Post | Sue Freed, CPA |
| March 1, 2016 | Cadillac Tax on Health Insurance Coverage | Read Post | Andrea Schaefer, CPA |
| February 23, 2016 | Why Not Free Public Wi-Fi? | Read Post | Sue Deters |
| February 16, 2016 | It Takes More Than Accounting Software to Get the Financial Information You Need | Read Post | Jill Cooper, CPA |
| February 9, 2016 | How to Avoid Being the Victim of Tax Theft | Read Post | Dan Velcheck, CPA |
| February 2, 2016 | Household Employer Reporting Requirements | Read Post | Patty Ward, EA |
| January 26, 2016 | Creating a Will and Naming Beneficiaries | Read Post | Vivian McKenzie, CPA, CGMA |
| January 19, 2016 | Real Estate Loss Limitation Rules | Read Post | Brian Hantsbarger, CPA |
| January 12, 2016 | New Year "Financial" Resolutions | Read Post | John Martens, CPA |
| January 5, 2016 | Small Business Owner's New Year's Resolution | Read Post | Bob Klutho, CPA |
| December 29, 2015 | When Did That Happen? | Read Post | Rick D'Angelo, CPA, CGMA |
| December 22, 2015 | Change in Statute of Limitations | Read Post | Jim Gentry, CPA |
| December 15, 2015 | What Does a Business Buyer Want? | Read Post | Alicia Brockland, CPA, ABV |
| December 1, 2015 | When It Comes to Succession Planning, Practice What You Preach | Read Post | Alicia Brockland, CPA, ABV |
| November 24, 2015 | Using Business Consultants In Your Accounting Department | Read Post | Catherine Dobrynski, CPA, CGMA |
| November 17, 2015 | Planning to Collect Social Security Before May 1, 2016? | Read Post | Helen Floros, CPA |
| November 10, 2015 | Do You Know What Type of Outsourced Payroll Provider Your Are? | Read Post | Sue Freed, CPA |
| November 3, 2015 | Preparing Your Business For Disaster | Read Post | Andrea Schaefer, CPA |
| October 27, 2015 | Choosing QuickBooks Online vs QuickBooks Desktop Version | Read Post | Jill Cooper, CPA |
| October 20, 2015 | Are You Getting the Most Out of Your Accounting Department? | Read Post | Dan Velcheck, CPA |
| October 13, 2015 | Tech Tip - Is Your Flashlight App Spying on You? | Read Post | Sue Deters |
| October 6, 2015 | Cash vs Accrual Method of Accounting | Read Post | Brian Hantsbarger, CPA |
| September 29, 2015 | Proposed Future of Financial Reporting for Nonprofit Organizations | Read Post | Bob Klutho, CPA |
| September 22, 2015 | Deducting the Cost of Sporting Events | Read Post | Jim Gentry, CPA |
| September 15, 2015 | Company Culture and Its Impact on Fraud | Read Post | Alicia Brockland, CPA, ABV |
| September 8, 2015 | New Basis Rules for Inherited Property | Read Post | Jim Gentry, CPA |
| September 1, 2015 | Proposed Rule Regarding Change in Overtime Law Threshold | Read Post | Helen Floros, CPA |
