The Effect of Upcoming Changes to IRC Section 174 on the Software Development Industry
This is one of the articles in the KROST Quarterly Technology Issue, titled “The Effect of Upcoming Changes to IRC Section 174 on the Software Development Industry” by Guest Contributor, Tetyana Guguchkina. Research and development (R&D) and innovation have historically driven the US economy’s growth and prosperity. Recent legislation, including the Tax Cuts and Jobs Read the full article…
Disruption and Innovation – Streamlining Client Accounting Services (CAS)
This is one of the articles in the KROST Quarterly Technology Issue, titled “Disruption and Innovation – Streamlining Client Accounting Services (CAS)” by Sossi Bekarian, CPA, and Peter Minaian. The COVID-19 pandemic forced many businesses to adapt and make significant changes to their practices. Executive and public health orders directed the public to stay home Read the full article…
5 Powerful and Innovative Software Tools for Your Team
This is one of the articles in the KROST Quarterly Technology Issue, titled “5 Powerful and Innovative Software Tools for Your Team.” Today, more than ever, companies are looking for powerful tools to make decisions and drive innovation during these uncertain times. In some instances, innovation is needed to keep track of sales or tasks Read the full article…
2021 Tax Planning for Tech Companies: Employee Retention and R&D Credits
This is one of the articles in the KROST Quarterly Technology Issue, titled “2021 Tax Planning for Tech Companies: Employee Retention and R&D Credits.” In 2021, technology companies have a unique opportunity to claim both R&D Tax Credits for qualified research and Employee Retention Tax Credits (ERTC) for maintaining employees during the pandemic, with one Read the full article…
Nonfungible Tokens: Applications, Technology, And Outlook
This is one of the articles in the KROST Quarterly Technology Issue, titled “Nonfungible Tokens: Applications, Technology, And Outlook” by Paren Knadjian. In the cryptocurrency world, a token is the denomination of currency, in the same way as the dollar is the denomination of the US national currency. It represents a tradable asset that has Read the full article…
KROST Quarterly Magazine: The Technology Issue, Vol 4, Issue 2, is Now Available!
We are happy to announce the release of our newest quarterly magazine! The Technology Issue highlights some of the hot topics in the technology industry including Client Accounting Services (CAS), Nonfungible Tokens, the Effect of Upcoming Changes to IRC Section 174 on the Software Development Industry, and more. What You’ll Find Inside this Issue: Nonfungible Read the full article…
“Solving the Unsolvable” Quantum Computing Developments and Constraints
This is a preview of one of the articles in the new KROST Quarterly Technology Issue, titled “Solving the Unsolvable” Quantum Computing Developments and Constraints” by Paren Knadjian The computing ecosystem has had deep influences on society and changed lives in a myriad of ways. Despite decades of impressive Moore’s Law performance scaling, there are Read the full article…
R&D Tax Credits for Software Development Advancements in 2020 & Beyond
This is a preview of one of the articles in the new KROST Quarterly Technology Issue, titled “R&D Tax Credits for Software Development Advancements in 2020 & Beyond” by Guest Contributors Tetyana Guguchkina and Tiffany Solymon. Throughout the years, software has found itself in every facet of our lives, from smartphones to smart televisions; even Read the full article…
Client Spotlight: AUDIENCEX on Expansive Growth & the Evolution of AdTech
This is a preview of one of the articles in the new KROST Quarterly Technology Issue, titled “Client Spotlight: AUDIENCEX on Expansive Growth & the Evolution of AdTech” with Ryan Carhart, CFO and Brian Ko, CCO. Recently, we had the opportunity to sit down and talk to one of our incredibly successful and cutting-edge tech Read the full article…
CCPA: California Enforces New Privacy Laws Impacting all Businesses Collecting Data
This is a preview of one of the articles in the new KROST Quarterly Technology Issue, titled “CCPA: California Enforces New Privacy Laws Impacting all Businesses Collecting Data” By Steve Chhour, CPA and Keith Hamasaki, CPA. In recent years, the security of consumer data has been under significant scrutiny by all types of security organizations Read the full article…
Tech Company Compensation: Unraveling the Mystery of the 83(B) Election
This is a preview of one of the articles in the new KROST Quarterly Technology Issue, titled “Tech Company Compensation: Unraveling the Mystery of the 83(B) Election” by Robert Gosart, CPA. Most technology companies offer stock-based compensation. If you are an employee that can benefit from a company that does, you probably have heard of Read the full article…
The Streaming Wars: Technology Trends in Media and Entertainment
This is a preview of one of the articles in the new KROST Quarterly Technology Issue, titled “The Streaming Wars: Technology Trends in Media and Entertainment” by Paren Knadjian. The U.S. media and entertainment (M&E) industry is the largest in the world. At $717 billion, it represents a third of the global M&E industry. It Read the full article…
KROST Quarterly Magazine: The Technology Issue is Now Available!
We are happy to announce the release of our newest quarterly magazine! The Technology Issue highlights some of the hot topics including trends in media & entertainment, privacy laws, AdTech, quantum computing, and more. What You’ll Find Inside this Issue: Streaming Wars: Technology Trends in Media & Entertainment By Paren Knadjian Tech Company Compensation: Unraveling Read the full article…
FinTech Trends to Watch for in 2020
Wondering what’s in store for FinTech in 2020? M&A and Capital Markets Practice Leader and KROST’s Technology Industry group leader Paren Knadjian offers insight into FinTech trends to watch for in the coming year. “The use of Artificial Intelligence (AI), Machine Learning (ML), and Natural Language Processing (NLP) will have the same level of impact Read the full article…
2019 FinTech M&A and Market Report
M&A and Capital Markets Practice Leader Paren Knadjian recently published an article for our newest KROST Quarterly Magazine: The Financial Services Issue titled “FinTech M&A and Market Report H1 2019”. The Financial Technology market (FinTech) continues to grow and flourish in 2019 with Venture Capital (VC) aggressively funding start-ups, Private Equity (PE) firms active in Read the full article…
The Restaurant Technology Industry: Trends and Funding
Below is a preview of one of the articles in the new KROST Quarterly Hospitality Issue, “The Restaurant Technology Industry: Trends and Funding” by Paren Knadjian, Practice Leader – M&A and Capital Markets. “Over the last ten years or more, customers have changed how they discover, book, socialize, interact, and pay at restaurants. As customers Read the full article…
Beyond the Assembly Line: Benefits of Tech Trends in Manufacturing
Below is a preview of one of the articles in the new issue, “Beyond the Assembly Line: Benefits of Tech Trends in Manufacturing” by Mara Garcia: Beyond the Assembly Line: Benefits of Tech Trends in Manufacturing The Association of Equipment Manufacturers listed five manufacturing trends to note in 2018; the internet of things, industry 4.0, Read the full article…
What You Need to Know About Cybersecurity
We recently published our new KROST Quarterly Magazine which is packed full of articles and insider knowledge focusing on tech topics. Here is an excerpt from the article “What You Need to Know About Cybersecurity” by our Principal and Assurance & Advisory Practice Leader Jason C. Melillo: “All too often we read headlines about major Read the full article…
Global Investment in Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning
We recently published our new KROST Quarterly Magazine which is packed full of articles and insider knowledge focusing on tech topics. Here is an excerpt from the article “Global Investment in Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning” by our M&A and Capital Markets Practice Leader Paren Knadjian: “Before diving into global investment trends in Artificial Intelligence Read the full article…
The Tax Treatment of Cryptocurrency
We recently published our new KROST Quarterly Magazine which is packed full of articles and insider knowledge focusing on tech topics. Here is an excerpt from the article “The Tax Treatment of Cryptocurrency” by Tax Manager Matthew Weber, CPA, MAcc: “Many taxpayers realized significant gains from the disposition of cryptocurrencies in 2017, and as tax Read the full article…
Accounting for Net Neutrality
We recently published our new KROST Quarterly Magazine which is packed full of articles and insider knowledge focusing on tech topics. Here is an excerpt from the article “Accounting for Net Neutrality” by Assurance & Advisory Director Keith Hamasaki, CPA: “When it comes to technology nothing has taken the business world by storm like cryptocurrency. Read the full article…
The Basics of Virtual Currency
We recently published our new KROST Quarterly Magazine which is packed full of articles and insider knowledge focusing on tech topics. Here is an excerpt from the article “The Basics of Virtual Currency” by Tax Director Evelyn Fernandez, CPA and Tax Staff Justin Ha: “On March 25, 2014, the IRS released Notice 24-21 detailing how Read the full article…
Avoid Common R&D Expense Documentation Errors
We recently published our new KROST Quarterly Magazine which is packed full of articles and insider knowledge focusing on tech topics. Here is an excerpt from the article “Avoid Common R&D Expense Documentation Errors” by Principal and R&D Practice Leader Kevin Zolriasatain: “Business owners are often surprised to learn they may be able to claim Read the full article…
KROST Quarterly Magazine: The Tech Issue – Volume 1, Issue 1
We are happy to announce the release of our first quarterly magazine! KROST Quarterly is a digital publication released by KROST CPAs & Consultants headquartered in Pasadena, California. The Tech Issue covers technology and accounting related topics from cryptocurrency to artificial intelligence. Please click the link below to access the full version and subscribe Read the full article…