Article Archives: Julie Eisenhauer

On March 11, 2021, President Biden signed into law the American Rescue Plan Act (the Act), to speed up the U.S. recovery from the economic and health impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic.

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4/27/2021: Applying for funding? Learn more about priority group applications here. 

4/13/2021: This article has been updated since originally published to reflect new guidance.

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It’s no secret the COVID-19 pandemic has had a substantial negative impact on businesses. Companies deemed non-essential have closed their doors, employees have been furloughed or laid off, supply chains have been disrupted,

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Effective inventory management and menu pricing are common challenges for owners of restaurants of all sizes. To be successful, owners must manage expenses, monitor cost fluctuations, improve ordering processes and respond with timely menu price increases.

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As we approach the year’s end, this is a good time to consolidate plans for next year. For the hospitality industry, the Lodging Conference kicks that process off.

I recently attended the 25th annual Lodging Conference,

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As a family business advisor, I often provide consultations on maintaining family harmony as the family successfully transitions the business from one generation to the next.

Various research has found that only 30% of family businesses transition successfully to the 2nd generation,

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By Julie Eisenhauer, CPA

As we head into May and the prime tourism months of summer, it is an opportune time for hospitality professionals to evaluate the important responsibility they have in maintaining data security and privacy.

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April 21, 2020 update: To provide accounting relief and clarity during the COVID-19 crisis, the FASB published an exposure draft with proposals to delay the effective dates for Leases (Topic 842).

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By Julie Eisenhauer, CPA

I recently had the good fortune of moderating a panel of real estate and cybersecurity experts on the challenges facing asset managers. Many thanks to the following for sharing their knowledge with us: Bill Pollard,

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By Julie Eisenhauer, CPA

Are your company’s financial matters in order? Have you adequately addressed its financial risks? These are important questions your company should be answering regularly to address financial matters and enhance business value.

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By Julie Eisenhauer, CPA

Successful business owners invest time working on their business instead of in the business on a regular basis. Making the time to focus on business value enhancement,

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By Julie Eisenhauer, CPA

The Final Rule on overtime, which the Department of Labor (DOL) announced in May, enables employees to qualify for overtime pay more easily. Though the overtime rule has been a source of great confusion amongst employers for some time,

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By Julie Eisenhauer, CPA

A lawsuit was recently settled for $62 million in which the employees accused the employer of mismanaging their 401(k) plan. The lawsuit stated that the employer hid excessive fees and invested in conservative investments that resulted in diminished investment returns for plan participants. 

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By Julie Eisenhauer, CPA

On May 28th, under a joint project, the Financial Accounting Standards Board (FASB) and the International Accounting Standards Board (IASB) issued their new standards for accounting for revenue under contracts with customers.

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