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Dixon Hughes Goodman, an accounting firm based in Charlotte, North Carolina but with a presence in Tampa Bay, has announced it will merge with BKD CPAs & Advisors. The merger of the two firms creates a national top-ten firm that will have a combined $1.4 billion in revenue, a statement said. Tom Watson, current chief

By Jack Rybicki In 2020 and 2021, companies benefited from an unprecedented amount of federal and state support to help them weather the economic impact of the COVID-19 pandemic. The Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) helped nearly 11.5 million companies through the issuance of over $792 billion in forgivable loans. Many PPP borrowers are now breathing

By Brian Leidel, CPA, CFP, PFS, shareholder with Kerkering, Barberio & Co. On the surface, establishing and operating a law firm seems like any other business: hang a shingle, perform services for clients, bill and collect, pay staff and overhead, and share profits among the owners. However, many important accounting and tax issues need to

By Kelly Kavanaugh To navigate the pandemic, businesses have had to adapt to survive. From remote work to cost-cutting measures, shifts from traditional approaches were essential to maintaining revenue streams. As we move forward, it’s likely remote work will remain part of many business models. Thus, now is a good time to consider how hiring

Business leaders often watch commercial real estate activity to see how the economy is doing and where it’s going. So, it’s good news that things look bright for the Tampa Bay commercial real estate market and, in turn, the local economy. With this in mind, here are seven commercial real estate trends to watch as