Articles
2006
Home Alone No More
Pittsburgh Post-Gazette
December 6, 2006
The article reference Alpern Rosenthal's flex time schedule
and highlighted the work schedule of Celeste Suchko, Tax Shareholder.
Survey: Western Pennsylvania Manufacturers Optimistic
Pittsburgh Busines Times
November 17, 2006
The article discussed the results of the Alpern Rosenthal annual
manufacturing survey.
Operations Moving Overseas
Pittsburgh Tribune-Review
November 15, 2006
Quote from Joel M. Rosenthal, Shareholder and Director of the Manufacturing
Services Group
Joel Rosenthal commented on the results of the Alpern Rosenthal
annual manufacturing survey.
Region's Manufacturers Upbeat, Workers More Secure About Jobs
Pittsburgh Post Gazette
November 15, 2006
Quote from Joel M. Rosenthal, Shareholder and Director of the Manufacturing
Services Group
Joel Rosenthal commented on the results of the Alpern Rosenthal
annual manufacturing survey.
New FASB Rule Will Take the Guesswork Out of Valuing Assets,
Liabilities
Pittsburgh Business Times
November 3, 2006
Quote from F. Jeffrey Kovacs, CPA, Accounting and Auditing Shareholder
and Director of Quality Control
Jeff Kovacs commented on the new FASB rule that dictates how
companies value the assets and liabilities they put on balance sheets.
Medical Practices Face Challenges/Opportunities with the New
Pension Protection Act
Hospital News
October 22, 2006
Byline from Sylvia Bell, JD, Senior Manager of Employee Benefits
The article discusses the new Pension Protection Act.
Science
of Digging Into Financials Now a Burgeoning Business Tool
Pittsburgh Business Times
October 6, 2006
Quote from David Kaplan, Shareholder, Director of Business Valuation
and Litigation Support Services.
Dave Kaplan commented on the increasing need for internal investigations
and forensic accounting.
Taxing
Task for Manifest Destiny
Pittsburgh Business Times
October 6, 2006
Quote from Robert Brown, Shareholder, Director of International
Tax Services
Bob Brown commented on the expansion of U.S. companies overseas
and the new tax challenges that face them.
Sarbanes-Oxley, Scandals Force Firms to Look Inward at Books
Pittsburgh Business Times
October 6, 2006
Byline from David Guenther, Director of Comprehensive Risk Services
The article discusses the renewed focus of the role of the
internal auditor and the use of internal controls.
Changing
Times Put Squeeze on Private Golf Clubs
Pittsburgh Post-Gazette
September 24, 2006
Quote from James Cunningham, Tax Shareholder
Jim Cunningham commented on memberships at private golf clubs.
Automatic 401(k) Enrollment Benefits Employess, Businesses
Pittsburgh Business Times
August 25, 2006
Quote from Sylvia Bell, Senior Manager of Employee Benefits
Sylvia Bell commented on the benefits of automatic 401(k) enrollment
for new employees.
Pennsylvania Businesses to Benefit From Increased R&D Tax
Credits
Pittsburgh Business Times
August 11, 2006
Quote from James Cunningham, Tax Shareholder
Jim Cunningham commented on the state's new tax law changes
regarding R&D tax credits.
As Gas Prices Near $3, Employers Move to Help Workers Cope
Pittsburgh Buiness Times
July 21, 2006
Quote from Elisabeth Leach, Shareholder, Director of Marketing
The article discusses programs employers are offering their
employees to ease the burden of commuting.
IRS Drops Long-Distance Phone Tax
Pittsburgh Buiness Times
July 21, 2006
Quote from Eugene Logan, Tax Shareholder
The article discusses the positive impact on businesses as
the long distance tax is lifted.
Setting the Stage for Enhanced Profitability
Western Pennsylvania Hospital News
June 2006
Byline from Deborah Wells, CPA, MBA
The article discusses how examining overhead costs can pay
dividends.
When
a Plan Fiduciary Fails to Meet a Required Standard, Litigation May Result
Pittsburgh Business Times
June 23, 2006
Byline from Sylvia Bell, Senior Manager of Employee Benefits
The article discusses fiduciary plan standards.
New Tax Cuts Include Few Breaks for Many of Nation's Businesses
Pittsburgh Business Times
May 19, 2006
Quotes from Jim Cunningham,Tax Shareholder
Jim Cunningham was interviewed about the recent Tax Increase
Prevention and Reconciliation Act and its implications for businesses.
Last Minute Tax Filing
WTAE-TV
April 17, 2006
Quotes from Lawrence J. Sipos, CPA, Tax Shareholder
Larry Sipos was interviewed about e-filing and last minute tax returns.
It's
a Taxing Season
Pittsburgh Business Times
April 14, 2006
The article discussed the firm's stress relieving activites during
busy season.
He Views Enron
Case as Lesson Plan for Accounting Profession.
Pittsburgh Post-Gazette
March 26, 2006
Quotes from F. Jeffrey Kovacs, CPA, Accounting and Auditing
Shareholder and Director of Quality Control
The article discussed the current Enron trial and its implications for
the accounting profession.
Dancing Through Busy Season
KDKA-TV
March 25, 2006
Spotlight on Firm's Stress Relievers.
Corporate
CFOs Play Roles Not All That Different From Heads of Households
Pittsburgh Business Times
March 24, 2006
By Adam Yofan, Vice President, Alpern Rosenthal Financial Services,
LLC
This article provides important suggestions to shore up a family's financial
situation.
Alpern Rosenthal's Growth Spurt Sends Firm Searching for Workers
Pittsburgh Business Times
March 24, 2006
Quotes from Alex Paul, President of Construction Services; Elisabeth
Leach, Principal; Joseph Makar, Staff Auditor
The article discussed the recent revenue and employee growth that Alpern
Rosenthal has been experiencing over the past three years.
New Acounting Rule Proves to be Confusing to Practitioners
Pittsburgh Business Times
March 17, 2006
Quote from F. Jeffrey Kovacs, Accounting and Auditing Shareholder
and Director of Quality Control
The article discussed the new accounting rule, FIN 46R, and how it will
effect companies and their accounting practices
Insights
Pittsburgh Business Times
March 17, 2006
Quote from Adam Yofan, Vice President, Alpern Rosenthal Financial
Services LLC
The column discussed the best ways to invest tax refunds.
Accountants Issue New Standards to Help Catch Clients’
Mistakes
Pittsburgh Business Times
March 10, 2006
Quote from F. Jeffrey Kovacs, Accounting and Auditing Shareholder
and Director of Quality Control
The article highlighted the effects of the newly created Risk Assessment
Standards which will help auditors ensure that errors are not occurring.
Loophole
Closer-Alternative Minimum Tax will grab more people than ever next
tax season.
Pittsburgh Post-Gazette
March 7, 2006
By James J. Cunningham, CPA, Tax Shareholder
The article focused on the Alternative Minimum Tax- what it is and ways
to prepare for it.
Companies
can't delay in putting future environmental liabilities on the books.
Pittsburgh Business Times
March 3, 2006
Quote from F. Jeffery Kovacs, Accounting and Auditing Shareholder
and Director of Quality Control
The article discussed changes to the FIN 47 and its implications for
companies in the upcoming tax season.
Consider
Business, Tax Issues Before Taking International Manufacturing Leap
Pittsburgh Business Times
March 3, 2006
By Robert Brown, Tax Shareholder and Director of International Taxation
Services
The article discussed questions that manufacturers should take into
consideration before expanding their operations abroad.
Compensation
Plans are Stronger When Healthy Practice Formulas Are Exercised
Hospital News
February 2006
By Deborah Wells, CPA, MBA, Shareholder and Director of the
Medical Services Group
The article focuses on reevaluating physician compensation formulas.
Doing
Business Outside the U.S.
FEI Newsletter
February 2006
By Robert Brown, Tax Shareholder and Director of International
Taxation Services
The article discussed questions that manufacturers should take into
consideration before expanding their operations abroad.
Super
Bowl Business
Pittsburgh Post-Gazette
Januray 28, 2006
Bowl Business
Pittsburgh Post Gazette
January 28, 2006
KDKA-TV
Feb. 7, 2006
The article and video described a Super Bowl XL wager between Alpern
Rosenthal and Clark Nuber, a Seattle accounting firm. The wager included
chair massages for a day.
25 largest Pittsburgh-Area Office Leases Signed in 2005
Pittsburgh Business Times
January 6, 2006
Alpern Rosenthal was ranked number 2 for the recent lease of space in
the Heinz 57 Center.
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