Josephine Giordano to speak at the National Cannabis Business Symposium

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Josephine Giordano, a Director in BeachFleischman’s Financial Forensics and Business Valuation Services Group, will be giving two presentations at the National Cannabis Business Symposium on October 26-27. She will present on the topics of “Dealing with Disruption After COVID-19” and an “Arizona Update: Growth on the Horizon.” Ms. Giordano is the Chairperson of the Arizona[ … ]

M&A: Considerations for PPP Loans

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Do you have a business that received a PPP loan and now you are considering a change in ownership, like a sale, purchase of a competitor or even adding a new partner? There are several different things that need to be considered before any transaction in order to preserve your ability to get PPP loan forgiveness. Here are the questions you should be asking before you sign on the dotted line.

Latest PPP FAQ Document Provides Clarity on Some Aspects of Forgiveness

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The Small Business Administration (SBA) and Treasury released an updated Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) FAQ on Aug. 4 in an effort to address PPP loan forgiveness issues that have arisen as borrowers begin to complete their applications. The 23 FAQs address various aspects of PPP forgiveness including general loan forgiveness, payroll costs, non-payroll costs, and[ … ]

Where Does Arizona’s Revenue Stand At This Moment?

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The COVID-19 pandemic that led to tens of thousands of layoffs, and record levels of unemployment claims in Arizona has also pummeled sales tax revenue over the past couple of months. We’ll remain in wait-and-see mode to see whether the lapsing of the stay-at-home order boosted the economy enough to counter the spike in cases[ … ]

Arizona Unemployment Rate Down 4.5 Percentage Points In May

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A month after doubling as the state’s economy staggered under the coronavirus pandemic, Arizona’s unemployment dropped by 4.5 percentage points during May. The state Office of Economic Opportunity reported that the seasonally adjusted unemployment rate for May was 8.9%, down from 13.4% in April as business closures and other impacts from the pandemic took hold.[ … ]

SBA Issues Update First PPP Interim Final Rule Following PPP Flexibility Act

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On June 10, 2020, the Small Business Administration (SBA) issued an updated interim final rule for the Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) in response to the PPP Flexibility Act passed on June 5, 2020. The updated guidance accounts for revisions made to the covered period, usage of funds changes, extended safe harbors, and more. Here is[ … ]

Paycheck Protection Program Flexibility Act Signed by President

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On June 5, 2020, the President signed into law the Paycheck Protection Program Flexibility Act after it passed the Senate with a unanimous vote. The bill drafted by the House extends certain provisions of the Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) to provide small businesses with relief in the timeframe and use of their PPP loan funds.[ … ]

Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) Loan Forgiveness Assistance Now Available

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If your business has received an SBA Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) loan, now is the time to begin planning how you will allocate and document your spending over the relevant covered period to ensure you receive the maximum loan forgiveness. Work with our PPP Loan Task Force We have designed flat-fee consulting packages to help[ … ]