During the first three months of 2019, non-farm labor productivity grew 3.6 percent, according to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics. This is coupled with a 4.1 percent increase in output, along with hours worked increasing by one-half of one percent. Comparing the rates from 2019’s Q1 to the first three months of 2018, productivity […]
Old School and Hi-Tech Ways to Keep Track of Passwords - September 28, 2018
In 2017, nearly one-third of internet users reported being victim to online hacking or similar suspicious activity on their accounts. But, as anyone who regularly uses a computer—especially for financial transactions—knows, keeping track of passwords can be a time-consuming task. Even so, it is necessary to ensure your personal and financial information is kept private […]
Valuation Credential Certification – How many letters are in the alphabet? - February 12, 2009
By: Donald J. Schaffer, CPA/ABV, CVA I apologize in advance for the numerous acronyms that follow. Unfortunately, they are the only shorthand available for some organizations with rather long names. But what do all these letters that you find strung together after the name of a supposed valuation expert mean? There are many organizations that […]
Matt Bergman and Ryan Guedel: Cannabis CPAs Who Care - February 8, 2023
CJBS’ Cannabis practice isn’t simply an add-on service to our accounting firm. We are deeply committed to helping cannabis business owners succeed in this emerging, challenging, and quickly evolving industry. Our team is immersed in this space, not only in Illinois’ medical and adult-use markets, but throughout the country. We’re constantly networking with industry leaders, […]
Tugging at the Heart Strings | Scams and Frauds Series by Larry Goldsmith – Part Three - January 30, 2024
As tax season approaches, we wanted to share a NEW Info-Series with you highlighting some of the scams and frauds that are running rampant in today’s day and age. We hope this series, written by Larry G. Goldsmith, will help raise your awareness to these scammers’ newest tactics and provide you with tips to avoid […]
Family Article: Covid Opportunities - August 28, 2020
It has been several months since I started writing blog posts to share advice on how to balance work and family commitments during stay-at-home orders. A lot has changed since then, and I have learned many valuable lessons along the way (many of which I wish I had understood back in the spring). However, as […]
Looking For Silver Linings As We Navigate the Covid-19 Pandemic - August 25, 2021
Over the past year, I’ve written a series of blogs about life and work during the Covid-19 pandemic. Most of these posts highlighted the importance of finding balance in difficult times — for example, by having systems in place to maintain productivity (and stay sane) and making the best use of technology to facilitate that. I also included advice on how to maintain a happy family life while working […]
Paulette Cihlar Celebrates 10 Years at CJBS - December 17, 2021
Please join us in congratulating CJBS team member Paulette Cihlar on her 10th anniversary at the firm! As a manager, she works on tax preparation and review and has expertise in Trusts and foreign income taxation, as well as forensic accounting. We caught up with Paulette to talk about her work milestone and more: Tell […]
Keeping Employees Safe at Work and Your Business Safe From Litigation - June 12, 2020
Over the course of the last week, Phase 1 of the stay-at-home order has been lifted here in Illinois, which means CJBS is joining thousands of other businesses around the country in reopening our facility. Like everyone else, we are approaching this reopening with caution and consideration to ensure we are as safe and responsible […]
Does Moving to a Green Lease Make Sense? - October 4, 2023
With events related to climate change continuing to be a major focus of the news cycle, many business owners are looking for ways to lessen their companies’ environmental impact. One move you may want to consider, quite literally, is relocating to a commercial property with a “green lease.” What is a green lease? Green leases […]