Insights
The power of our industry experience is in the perspective we bring to help you leverage your capabilities and resources.
BDO's Legal Tech Talk Podcast - Episode 3: Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion in Legal Technology
March 15, 2023In this episode of BDO’s Legal Tech Talk Podcast, Justice Tanya R. Kennedy discusses diversity, equity, and inclusion in legal technology with hosts Jared Crafton, BDO’s Forensic Technology Practice Leader, and Daniel Gold, BDO’s Managing Director of the Enterprise E-Discovery Managed Services practice.
International Tax Updates for 2023
March 15, 2023A high-level summary of some key international tax developments which will be of relevance to those professional services businesses with international structures and clients during 2023.
BDO's Legal Tech Talk Podcast - Episode 2: Legal Skills of the Future
February 27, 2023Technology is changing the way legal departments work, and organizations need to stay up to date with the latest innovations. Legal professionals also need to be aware of changes in the law as well as the ethical considerations. Mike Quartararo, President of the Association of Certified E-Discovery Specialists (ACEDS), discusses legal skills of the future with hosts Jared Crafton, BDO’s Forensic Technology Practice Leader, and Daniel Gold, BDO’s Managing Director of the Enterprise E-Discovery Managed Services practice.
Optimizing Professional Services Real Estate Portfolios for Evolving Needs
January 27, 2023After a period of rapid change during the pandemic, evidence suggests hybrid work is here to stay. As professional services firms adjust to shifting workplace norms — reevaluating their real-estate portfolios and workforce policies — one overarching priority has emerged: flexibility.
The Biggest Challenges Facing Professional Services Firms: The Importance of Risk Management
January 17, 2023Our Global Risk Landscape 2022 survey provides a unique snapshot of how companies worldwide are responding to risk in these uncertain times.
Maryland Court Strikes Down Digital Ad Tax
October 26, 2022A Maryland circuit court granted summary judgment against the state of Maryland, ruling that the state’s Digital Advertising Gross Revenues Tax (Digital Ad Tax) is unconstitutional and violates the Internet Tax Freedom Act (ITFA), effectively striking down the tax.
Today’s Professional Services Industry Prioritizes its Professionals
June 13, 2022In 2022, companies are still facing COVID-19 concerns, and the reality is that professional services firms face new and continued challenges that include navigating the tax implications of various work arrangements and attracting and retaining talent amid shifting labor trends.
How Professional Services Organizations Can Protect Themselves Against Rising Cyber Risk
March 18, 2022To defend against increasingly sophisticated cyber threats, professional services companies can adhere to best practices for cybersecurity and data protection.
Professional Services Companies Capitalize on M&A Opportunities
February 18, 2022Though professional services encompasses a spectrum of subsectors — including engineering, consulting, IT services and more — this piece examines the drivers — and impacts — of increased M&A activity and the unique factors that make advertising, architecture and legal firms such attractive targets.
BDO Capital Business Services Q2 2021 M&A Market Update
June 16, 2021Following a robust quarter of dealmaking in Q4 2020, M&A activity went into overdrive in Q1 2021. Overarching market themes, including access to low cost of capital, a projected macroeconomic recovery and companies’ migration to business digitization served as catalysts for Q1 2021 transaction volume, bolstering the Business Services sector.
Early Priorities for The Biden Administration: Areas to Watch
May 19, 2021While there are dozens of policies that will unfold over the next four years, there are several key areas for leaders to watch in the short term and consider for future opportunities and challenges that arise.
2021 Middle Market Digital Transformation Survey
May 18, 2021Our recent survey of 500 C-suite executives provides insight into their digital transformation plans, maturity, threats and opportunities.
BDO Capital Business Services Q1 2021 M&A Market Update
May 13, 2021Following strong transaction volume in 2019, M&A activity returned to healthy levels in the second half of 2020 despite COVID-19 headwinds.
Why ESOPs Are Becoming More Popular Among Architecture and Engineering Firms
November 17, 2020Every year, the National Center for Employee Ownership (NCEO) publishes a list of the nation’s 100 largest employee-owned companies. In 2020, architecture and engineering (A&E) firms accounted for 17 of these companies making the industry one of the most prominent on the list. Over 80% of those A&E firms utilize an Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP) to achieve broad employee ownership, as opposed to other employee ownership options, such as worker cooperatives.
Executive Summary of Federal Relief Available to Businesses of All Sizes
May 27, 2020The federal government has passed several stimulus packages to mitigate the deep impact of the coronavirus on U.S. businesses and the economy.
COVID-19 FAQ: Professional Services
May 18, 2020Here are some of the most frequently asked questions and resources to help professional services companies in their immediate response and planning.
A Return to Work in the New Normal
April 21, 2020How companies should plan to return to work and emerge from COVID-19 stronger and smarter.
Effective Use of Forensic Accountants in White Collar Crimes
February 19, 2020Attorneys are working with forensic accountants more than ever before - read this article by BDO's Paul Peterson to find out how and why.
Chapter 22 - Forensic Accounting Skills in Investigations, in The Practitioner's Guide to Global Investigations
February 19, 2020This chapter by BDO's Glenn Pomerantz, Nicole Sliger, and Michael Barba addresses best practices in investigations from an accounting perspective.
New Opportunities for Workplace Retirement Plans Under the SECURE Act
January 22, 2020This tax alert summarizes some of the planning opportunities under the SECURE Act for employer-sponsored retirement plans with broad applicability.
Didn't find what you were looking for?