Attracting top talent is crucial for any organization, and at KEB, we take our campus recruitment efforts seriously. With a commitment to transparency, honesty, and building genuine connections, we aim to find individuals who not only meet our technical qualifications but also align with our firm’s values and culture. We recently sat down with Brooke […]

Fostering the Future of Accounting: A Comprehensive Talent Acquisition Approach By: Brooke Valenti–Jouett Introduction The success of any organization hinges on its ability to attract, develop, and retain top talent. At our firm, we recognize the profound importance of cultivating a new generation of accounting professionals who will not only contribute to our firm’s growth but also […]

Why Using QuickBooks Could Save Your Business By: Sara Jaeger When running a small business, it is easy for an unexpected challenge to escalate into a critical threat if you are unprepared. With time and resources limited, software that streamlines the accounting process and gives you a picture of your business’s overall fiscal health is a game changer. […]

ASC 842 Considerations and Impact By: Kali Patterson ASC 842 will significantly affect how organizations record and report leases. The new guidance createdby The Financial Accounting Standards Board, or FASB, gives a more correct representation of a company’s lease obligations, and can have an impact on your financial statements, even if your number of leases is minimal. […]

Where Should My Next Dollar Go? A Guide to Building Emergency Savings By: Justin Mason, CFP® Life is full of surprises, and not all of them are good. Loss of a job, unexpected bills, or medical expenses are just a few of the unanticipated financial challenges that can throw you off track if you’re not ready for […]

Work–life balance is always tricky, especially when you’re in the process of pursuing a big goal. Havingthe flexibility to customize your workload is critical when you’re trying to make room for everything youvalue in life. We talked to Brooke Killian, Audit Senior in KEB’s St. Louis office, about the adjustments she made to her schedule that […]

Since joining KEB in 2016, Brooke Valenti-Jouett has played a pivotal role as the firm’s HR Manager, overseeing all aspects of employee relations. From recruiting and onboarding new talent to managing total rewards and supporting former employees, Brooke is dedicated to ensuring a positive and cohesive work environment for everyone at KEB. Her passion for […]

The Internal Revenue Service (IRS) has introduced a second Employee Retention Credit (ERC) Voluntary Disclosure Program as outlined in Announcement 2024-30. This initiative is designed to address erroneous claims for the ERC, a refundable tax credit aimed at supporting businesses and tax-exempt organizations that continued to pay employees during the COVID-19 pandemic under specific conditions. […]

In the realm of taxes, understanding who is required to pay self-employment tax and who is exempt is crucial for individuals navigating their financial responsibilities. Whereas employees have Social Security and Medicare taxes withheld from wages–often referred to as FICA taxes– individuals who work for themselves are subject to self-employment (SE) tax, which they pay […]

As our population ages, seniors increasingly become targets for a variety of scams. These fraudulent schemes can have devastating financial and emotional impacts on older adults, who may be more vulnerable due to factors such as isolation, cognitive decline, or simply a trusting nature. The Internal Revenue Service (IRS) has been proactive in issuing warnings […]