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Fraud in the Construction Industry - Down, but not out...

According to the most recent Report to the Nations issued biennially by the Association of Certified Fraud Examiners (ACFE), fraud within the construction

PATH Act of 2015 Extends 179D Through 2016

Impact of the PATH Act of 2015 on 179D On December 18, 2015, President Obama signed the Protecting Americans from Tax Hikes Act of 2015 (PATH Act) that

Residential Land Developers and the Completed Contract Method of Accounting

Under IRC Section 460(e), taxpayers that have large home construction contracts could defer taxable income until 95% of estimated costs have been incurred.

Measuring the Impact of the Panama Canal Expansion

Originally built over 100 years ago, the Panama Canal’s $5.25 billion expansion is nearing its completion. The long-anticipated expansion project
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Business Combinations: The Simplification with Accounting Standard Update (ASU) No. 2015-16

The Financial Accounting Standards Board just released Accounting Standards Update (ASU) No. 2015-16 – Business Combinations – Simplifying

Where Did All of the Skilled Laborers Go? Residential and Commercial Contractors In Need of Skilled Labor

The housing market, which had played a prominent role in crippling the economy back in 2007 through 2009, has since seen favorable trends over the past

Construction Spending Hits Seven-Year High

Construction spending in July 2015 improved to the highest level since May 2008, according to the U.S. Census Bureau of the Department of Commerce. Based

Are Wearables Coming to the Construction Industry?

In the past few years, technology has dramatically changed the landscape of the construction industry. The advent of smartphones, tablets and mobile Wi-Fi
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Ninth Circuit Decision Raises the Home Mortgage Limit on Property That is Co-Owned by Unmarried Individuals

The Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals recently reversed a Tax Court decision (Voss v. Commissioner) and concluded, contrary to the Internal Revenue Service’s

Construction Loan Initiation and Borrowing Costs: Capitalize or Expense?

Determining the cost basis of new construction is not as straightforward as it seems. In addition to direct costs, indirect costs may also be required
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