NCCPAP Immediate Past President, Stephen Mankowski, CPA, recently attended the October 2018 IRS NPL meeting. Highlights of this month’s meeting include a ‘Meet and Greet’ with Commissioner Rettig, PTIN Update, and Tax Reform Implementation Office Update.
By Lauren Cooper, Marketing Intern
Since I began my internship at Markitects, in June of this year, I have had a front-row seat to experiencing every aspect of business to business marketing. I was fully immersed into their team of professionals in every area of their work; both internally and with clients.
As I prepare to graduate from the Villanova School of Business in the spring of 2019, I reflect on the academic knowledge that I’ve gained from school, coupled with my practical business experiences with Markitects. I am very grateful for the opportunity of this internship because it has allowed me to learn so many instrumental and supplemental nuances about marketing that are not taught in the classroom.
I was able to learn about the B2B marketing industry through many different research endeavors this summer. In one instance I was tasked with searching for professional emails to obtain leads for clients, and the task turned out to be more challenging than I expected. Personal contact information can be difficult to come by. However, now I have discovered many different platforms and research methods to assist me in personal contact searches. This assignment allowed me to become more familiar with the operations and needs of Markitects’ clients.
I was also exposed to Google Ads, where I gained an understanding of various benefits and implementation strategies. I learned about the vast amount of campaigns that are available, and when each strategy is most optimal. By analyzing competitors’ strategies and organic search results, I was able to compile a report to compare ads and examine which keywords would be most effective for purchase.
Another intriguing assignment I had was to organize and analyze data regarding email campaign results. I learned how to navigate analytical reports in order to track email opens, clicks, click-through-rates, unsubscribes, and bounces. Once I was able to comprehend the meaning of the results, it was easier to present our findings and determine the overall effect of each email campaign. As an intern, it was extremely rewarding to be able to experience numerous small assignments coming full circle. It was great to see how data is used to enhance future campaign strategies.
Before the new Tax Bill, Fairman Group’s advisors and tax professionals would often get questions about charitable trusts and foundations for those looking to donate substantial assets to charities or looking to create a family legacy. However, now that the new Tax Bill has raised the bar for itemized deductions to $24K for married couples filing jointly, many more individuals should now learn about and consider Donor Advised Funds.
Whether your system includes steam lines, turbines, control valves, risers, expansion loops, steam jacketed pipes, valves and pumps, or any combinations of these, your system must offer protection day after day. Usually, that also means consistent performance in less-than-perfect conditions. Furthermore, variables such as steam pressure, condensate load, ambient conditions, air venting, shock, vibration, water hammer, dirt, and corrosion must be carefully considered when making your trap selection.
Jim Geier, President & CEO of HCC Partners, was recently featured on Master Your Finances, a Sunday morning radio show on Rider University’s WRRC 107.7 FM, The Bronc. Each week, host Kurtis Baker, CFP®, AIF® covers a variety of financial and business topics. Jim’s program, entitled Hiring Tips, focused on how hiring decisions can affect your top line. Listen to excerpts from Jim’s program at the link below.
You may already know Proconex for our engineering expertise, control valves, mechanical services, and valve automation. What you may not be aware of is that customers increasingly rely on them to support ALL of their isolation valves and equipment. Watch the video below to learn about the vast array of brands, expansive inventory, and fast delivery services that the Proconex Isolation Team offers.
If you are preparing for a meeting with your financial advisor—whether as part of an ongoing relationship or exploring a potential new advisor—there are some questions you should ask in order to more deeply understand your risks. Use Fairman Group Family Office’s 5 questions as a backdrop for a meaningful discussion about your financial health and future, so that you can become a truly informed consumer.
Proconex highlights its Anderson Greenwood Series 80 relief valves with special internals and soft seats, providing optimum, accurate performance. Learn more about the Type 81, Type 83, and Type 81P relief valves and download their spec sheets below.
HCC Partners has completed a variety of important human capital-related projects for ASTM, including an annual compensation analysis, salary grade recommendations based on industry benchmarks, a framework for merit adjustments, benchmarking of all job positions, performance review workshops, FLSA compliance, and most recently, executive recruiting for a key role in the organization.
Accounting Today editor-in-chief, Daniel Hood, recently interviewed NCCPAP President, Stephen Mankowski, CPA, to discuss some of the major tax changes, issues, concerns and uncertainty for individuals and businesses. Podcasts highlight include: 199A Deductions for Pass-Through Entities, Determination of Meals and Entertainment, and IRS TRIO.