CPA-HQ Articles and Podcasts

Do a little research and learn something new on CPA-HQ. Our articles are written by the accounting and tax professionals at Hawkins Ash CPAs. Our CPAs and staff are committed to providing relevant and accurate information to help individuals, businesses and organizations keep on track and plan for what’s ahead.


Independent Contractor Vs. Employee Status The Dol Issues New Final Rule

Independent Contractor vs. Employee Status: The DOL Issues New Final Rule

The U.S. Department of Labor’s (DOL’s) test for determining whether a worker should be classified as an independent contractor or ...
/ / Articles, Tax
The Crossing Of Manitowoc County A Healthy Family For Every Child Executive Director Q&a Belinda Esquinas

Client Feature: The Crossing of Manitowoc County: A Healthy Family for Every Child

The Crossing of Manitowoc County strives to provide the education and support parents need to build strong, resilient families. The ...
/ / Articles, Nonprofit
Podcast Navigating New Labor Laws 5 Key Differences Between Employees And Independent Contractors

PODCAST: Navigating New Labor Laws: 5 Key Differences Between Employees and Independent Contractors

Welcome to the Tax Insights Podcast, where we break down complex tax topics into bite-sized how-tos. In this episode of ...
/ / Business, Podcast, Tax
There May Still Be Time To Lower Your 2023 Tax Bill

There May Still Be Time to Lower Your 2023 Tax Bill

Deductible Contributions to Traditional IRA If you’re preparing to file your 2023 tax return and expecting a tax bill, you ...
/ / Articles, Tax
Podcast Tax Filing When To Diy Your Taxes And When To Call In The Pros

PODCAST: Tax Filing: When to DIY Your Taxes and When to Call in the Pros

Welcome to the Tax Insights Podcast, where we break down complex tax topics into bite-sized how-tos. In this episode of ...
/ / Business, Podcast, Tax
9 Tax Considerations If You’re Starting A Business As A Sole Proprietor

9 Tax Considerations If You’re Starting a Business as a Sole Proprietor

When launching a small business, many entrepreneurs start out as sole proprietors. If you’re launching a venture as a sole ...
/ / Articles, Tax
Tax+business March 5th

Tax+Business Alert – March 5, 2024

View and sign up for our latest Tax+Business Alert newsletter. Headlines in this edition include the following: Independent Contractor vs ...
Podcast Media

PODCAST: Navigating Tax Amendments: Why They Happen and How to Avoid Them

Welcome to the Tax Insights Podcast, where we break down complex tax topics into bite-sized how-tos. In this episode of ...
/ / Business, Podcast, Tax
Prepare For Your Nonprofit Organization Audit 5 Steps To Take

Prepare for Your Nonprofit Organization Audit: 5 Steps to Take

Whether it’s your first time going through an audit or you are a seasoned pro, there are a few steps ...
/ / Articles, Nonprofit
The Importance Of Establishing Operating Reserves

The Importance of Establishing Operating Reserves

The title “not-for-profit organization” can be somewhat deceiving and leads many to believe that these types of organizations are not ...
/ / Articles, Nonprofit