As the stock market has shown volatility over the last several years, many high-net worth, sophisticated and institutional investors have used various forms of alternative investments to supplement their portfolios. A popular investment choice has been real estate-related funds.

The Alabama Department of Revenue has issued guidance to contractors, subcontractors, and Alabama governmental entities regarding the reporting requirements of Ala. Code § 40-9-14, which requires the Department to issue Form STC-1 (Sales and Use Tax Certificate of Exemption for Government Entity Projects) to all contractors and subcontractors working on qualifying governmental entity projects.

In the 2015 Indiana Manufacturing Survey: Back to Uncertainty, it was clear that the post-recession bounce had cooled … and so had manufacturing sentiment. The 2016 Indiana Manufacturing Survey results appear to show that regulatory burdens and the shortage of skilled workers continue to be top concerns for Hoosier manufacturers.

In legal matters, it is imperative that an expert’s testimony be viewed as reliable and trustworthy. But how do you ensure that the expert’s analysis remains relevant to the case and is accepted by the judge and jury as fact?

Katie Culp, president of KSM Location Advisors, joined Justin Ohlemiller, executive director at Stand for Children, and Robert Herzog, Berkeley College senior VP of finance and administration, on last week’s Inside INdiana Business’ INsiders panel.

A Dealer’s Guide to Insurance Programs discusses an often overlooked area of profit potential: a dealership’s insurance programs. In today’s economy, there are many complex arrangements available to dealerships, and it can be tough to navigate the research process in order to select the right program.

Katz, Sapper & Miller’s Construction Services Group will host a Viewpoint Construction Software® Local User Group Meeting Sept. 26 in Indianapolis.

Katz, Sapper & Miller has been identified by INSIDE Public Accounting (IPA) as one of the top 50 accounting firms (over $5 million in revenue) in the country. This is the 15th year that KSM has received this honor.

There are many angles and factors to consider when determining if an Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP) is a company’s best option. Many leaders understand their employees might be their best succession plan, but they can lack the detailed knowledge to begin the process of determining if an ESOP is a feasible choice.

Katz, Sapper & Miller’s Tim Almack will present the results of the third annual KSM/McLeod Software Trucking Operations Benchmarking Survey at the upcoming McLeod Software User Conference.