Please join us in congratulating Anna Mae Huggins, CPA on her promotion to Tax Manager at HCJ CPAs & Advisors. Anna joined HCJ as a Tax Intern in 2020 before joining the firm full-time in 2022. Since then, she has consistently demonstrated a strong work......
Please join us in congratulating Colby Gayle Dixon, CPA on her promotion to Audit Manager at HCJ CPAs & Advisors. Colby joined HCJ as an Audit Intern in 2021 before beginning her full-time career with the firm later that year. Since then, she has advanced......
Please join us in congratulating Morgan Darling, CPA on her promotion to Audit Manager at HCJ CPAs & Advisors. Morgan joined HCJ in 2019 and has steadily advanced through the firm by demonstrating exceptional leadership, technical expertise, and a commitment to outstanding client service. In......
If there’s one QuickBooks task that separates clean books from chaos, it’s this: Reconciliation. Yet, it’s also one of the most skipped, or misunderstood, steps in QuickBooks Online. If your reports don’t match your bank balance, your numbers feel “off,” or tax season always turns into......
At first, it sounds like a fun fact. “The U.S. is phasing out the penny.” Interesting… but irrelevant, right? Not quite. Because this tiny shift—literally one cent—has a ripple effect on: How customers pay How businesses price How money flows through your business And if......
Hiring feels like growth. More people. More capacity. More momentum. But here’s what most business owners underestimate: The salary is just the starting point. By the time you factor in everything else, that “$70,000 hire” can quietly become a $90,000—or even $100,000—decision. And if you......
Most business owners know their revenue. Ask what they did last month? They’ll answer instantly. But ask them this: How long could your business survive without new revenue? What’s your actual margin after delivering your work? What percentage do you truly keep? That’s where the......
You log into the portal together. There’s a pause before clicking. Then the decision appears on the screen. They got in. It’s everything you hoped for them. The work paid off. The opportunity is real. And then, almost immediately, your role shifts. Because now this......
There’s a lot of noise around AI right now. Some of it is about job loss. Some of it is about disruption. Most of it is not particularly helpful when you are trying to run a business day-to-day. The real question is more practical. Can......
For a period of time, IRS activity felt quieter. Response times were longer. Enforcement felt less visible. Fewer taxpayers were hearing from the IRS directly. Many people got used to that environment. Now things are shifting. Not all at once, but steadily. More notices are......
The late-February 2026 conflict with Iran and related disruptions to global oil flows have driven a rapid and painful increase in U.S. gasoline prices. By mid-April 2026 the national average price for a gallon of regular gasoline had climbed to just over $4 — roughly......
Little Rock, AR – HCJ CPAs & Advisors PLLC is proud to announce the promotion of Aaron Beard, CPA, to Partner within the firm. Aaron joined the HCJ CPAs team in 2011 and has built his career serving partnerships, closely held corporations, and clients with multi-state taxation needs. He is......
At HCJ CPAs & Advisors, we are excited to welcome Wiley Grantham and Ashley Muller to our audit team as Audit Staff Accountants. Both bring strong academic backgrounds and valuable experience that will support our clients and strengthen our audit practice. Wiley Grantham – Audit......
At HCJ CPAs & Advisors, we are excited to welcome our 2026 intern class. This talented group brings strong academic backgrounds, diverse experiences, and a shared commitment to learning and professional growth. We’re proud to support their development and look forward to the contributions they’ll......
HCJ CPAs & Advisors PLLC is proud to announce the promotion of Caleb Merches to Audit Senior. This promotion reflects Caleb’s dedication, professionalism, and continued commitment to delivering high-quality audit services to our clients. He has demonstrated strong technical skills, a solid work ethic, and......
Please join us in congratulating Kristen Boatman, CPA on her promotion to Tax Manager at HCJ CPAs & Advisors. Kristen joined HCJ in 2020 and began her professional career with the firm immediately after college. Since then, she has consistently demonstrated a strong work ethic,......
On Friday, November 21, HCJ CPAs & Advisors was honored to take part in the Arkansas Society of CPAs (ARCPA) Day of Service, a statewide initiative focused on giving back to the communities we are proud to serve. Our team members dedicated their day to......
At HCJ CPAs & Advisors, we are proud to highlight the ways our team members contribute to both the profession and the communities we serve. This month, we are spotlighting Sarah Gentry, who is making a meaningful impact through her leadership with Southern Bancorp Community......
At HCJ CPAs & Advisors, we are proud to highlight the ways our team members contribute to the profession and the community. This month, we are spotlighting Anna Mae Huggins, Senior Tax Accountant, who is making an impact through her leadership with the Northeast Arkansas......
We are excited to welcome Jamison Litvay as an Audit Intern with HCJ CPAs & Advisors. Jamison recently completed training in the firm’s Audit Department and is eager to apply her knowledge while gaining valuable professional experience. In her role, she will assist in performing......
At HCJ CPAs & Advisors, we are proud to highlight the ways our team members contribute to the profession and the community. This month, we are spotlighting Austin Childers, who is making an impact through his leadership with the Arkansas Society of CPAs (ARCPA). Serving......
We are excited to welcome Emily Mason as an Audit Intern in our Little Rock office. A recent graduate of Liberty University, Emily earned her Bachelor of Science in Accounting and Data Analytics and is eager to begin her career in public accounting. In her......
HCJ CPAs & Advisors PLLC is pleased to announce the promotions of Thom Cobb, Zachary Williams, CPA, and Paula Smithart, CPA, to Manager roles within the firm. Each brings a unique blend of experience, skill, and dedication that will continue to strengthen the firm’s service......
HCJ CPAs & Advisors PLLC is pleased to announce the promotion of Heather Cerda, CPA, to Principal. Heather joined the firm in 2017 and has become known for her strong work ethic, attention to detail, and passion for lifelong learning. She serves a wide range......
HCJ CPAs & Advisors PLLC is pleased to announce the promotion of Austin Childers, CPA, to Principal. Austin joined the firm in 2016 and has been an integral part of the team ever since. He works with clients across a wide range of industries, including......
The recently signed “Big Beautiful Tax Bill” marks a significant shift in the U.S. tax landscape. Officially passed into law on July 4, 2025, the legislation includes a broad range of changes for both individuals and businesses. As lawmakers finalized the bill, it drew widespread......
The Senate Finance Committee has released its version of the 2025 budget bill, and it includes several significant tax provisions that could impact both individuals and businesses. Key highlights of the proposal are outlined in this article from the Journal of Accountancy While......
A Warm Welcome Back Julianne Costner – Tax Staff This summer, Julianne Costner returns to HCJ CPAs & Advisors in a full-time Tax Staff role. Julianne previously interned with us in 2024, where her professionalism, initiative, and team spirit stood out. A recent graduate of......
In a razor-thin 215-214 vote, the House passed a sweeping $4 trillion tax package on May 22, marking a significant step in the GOP’s reconciliation effort. But the path to enactment remains far from clear, with Senate negotiations and budget rules posing major hurdles ahead......
At HCJ CPAs & Advisors, we are proud to welcome Lane Hulse, CPA, to our team as Audit Manager in our Little Rock office. Lane brings valuable experience in audit and assurance services, with a strong background in serving clients across industries such as construction, real estate, technology,......
At HCJ CPAs & Advisors, we are excited to welcome Wayne Watson to our team as IT Manager in our Little Rock office. With over 30 years of experience in the field of information technology, Wayne brings extensive knowledge in systems management, cybersecurity, and strategic......
At HCJ CPAs & Advisors, we are excited to welcome Nathaniel Fulner to our team as a Tax Senior. With a strong background in tax preparation, review, and client advisory, Nathan brings a wealth of expertise and a commitment to excellence in accounting. A CPA......
HCJ CPAs & Advisors PLLC is excited to announce the addition of Caleb Cowley as our new Audit Staff Accountant in the Little Rock office. Caleb brings a wealth of knowledge, dedication, and enthusiasm to his role, and we are confident he will make a......
HCJ CPAs & Advisors Welcomes Our 2025 Intern Class At HCJ CPAs & Advisors, we are excited to welcome our newest group of interns for 2025. These talented individuals bring diverse backgrounds, impressive academic achievements, and a shared commitment to excellence in accounting. We are......
HCJ CPAs & Advisors PLLC is proud to announce the promotions of four outstanding team members: Jessica Rücker – Tax Client Service Coordinator Griffin Penny – Senior Tax Accountant Ashley Udell – Billing and Assurance Client Service Coordinator Ashley Metscher – Tax Client Service Coordinator......
HCJ CPAs & Advisors PLLC is thrilled to announce the promotions of Jessica Smith and Austin Shelton to managers within the firm. Both bring extensive experience and expertise to their new positions, enhancing our ability to serve our clients with excellence. Jessica Smith has been......
HCJ CPAs & Advisors PLLC is excited to announce the addition of Kady Belle Harper to our team. Kady joins us as an Audit Intern in the Audit Department, bringing fresh perspectives and enthusiasm to the firm. “We are thrilled to have Kady join us,”......
HCJ CPAs & Advisors is thrilled to announce the addition of two highly accomplished professionals to our team. David Harrison Schill and Zachary Ryan Van Dam bring a wealth of experience and expertise to our growing firm, and we are excited to have them on......
HCJ CPAs & Advisors is pleased to welcome more bright new interns to both the Little Rock and Jonesboro offices! Julianne Fletcher and Luke Shroyer will be joining our Little Rock office as Tax Interns while Emma Duncan will be joining our Jonesboro office as......
HCJ CPAs & Advisors is honored to welcome more talented new interns to both the Little Rock and Jonesboro offices, including a new audit staff member! Caleb Cowley and Evans Dawkins are our newest audit interns while Dalton Price is our new audit staff member.......
QuickBooks has officially announced the discontinuation of their Desktop 2021 edition, effective May 31, 2024. If you are currently using this version, it’s crucial to take action to avoid any disruptions to your business operations. What does this mean for you? Service Interruption: Failure to......
HCJ CPAs & Advisors had the honor of attending and being a part of the Evolve Gala, benefiting The Centers over the weekend. The Evolve Gala helps to improve the lives of more than 6,000 children, youth and adults who benefit from services at The......
On April 18, 2024, HCJ CPAs & Advisors was honored by Henderson State University with the 2024 Business of the Year award. The award was accepted by HCJ’s own Brent Sharpmack who is an alumni of Henderson State University and a former member of their......
HCJ CPAs & Advisors is thrilled to welcome Marissa Monk, our talented new HR Generalist, to our Little Rock office! Monk graduated from the University of Central Arkansas with her bachelor’s in psychology. She was on the President’s List during her time at UCA. Being......
HCJ CPAs & Advisors is honored to welcome more talented new interns to both the Little Rock and Jonesboro offices! Olivia Weber and Danny Kern will be joining the Little Rock office as Tax Interns while Joshua Burke will be joining the Jonesboro office as......
HCJ CPAs & Advisors PLLC is pleased to announce the promotion of Charles Young, CPA, to the role of manager. Young joined HCJ CPAS & Advisors in 2016 as a staff accountant and quickly worked his way to senior accountant. He now takes on new......
HCJ CPAs & Advisors PLLC is pleased to announce the promotions of Aleigha Smith, CPA, Madison Brown, CPA, Anna Roemer-Huggins, CPA, and Madeline Brodsky, CPA as CAS, Audit and Tax Senior Accountants. We are thrilled to see their continued journey with HCJ CPAs & Advisors......
HCJ CPAs & Advisors is pleased to welcome a multitude of new talent, including Ribhi Sulaiman, Hayden Hilson, Katie Proffer, and Sydnee Ross at the Little Rock office as tax and audit interns, as well as William Hood, Chris Sanders, Addie Harris, Lauren Ernstine and......
HCJ CPAs & Advisors PLLC is pleased to announce the addition of Paula Smithart to their professional team. She joins the Clients Accounting Services (CAS) team as a Senior Accountant and will be working remotely from her home office in Alabama. “I am pleased to welcome......
HCJ CPAs & Advisors is pleased to welcome Carson Griffin and Benjamin Highsmith to the firm. Griffin joins the Little Rock office as an intern on the Client Accounting Services team. Highsmith comes on board as a staff accountant in the Jonesboro office’s Audit department. ......
We are happy to announce that HCJ CPAs & Advisors PLLC (HCJ) has been named one of the Top 300 Accounting Firms in the nation by INSIDE Public Accounting (IPA) – the leading public accounting publication of record. “We are so honored to be recognized......
HCJ CPAs & Advisors PLLC is pleased to announce the promotions of Jordan Clark, CPA, and Nikki Nottingham, CPA, to the role of manager. Clark joined HCJ CPAs & Advisors in 2020 as a staff accountant in the firm’s Little Rock office. Nottingham started in......
HCJ CPAs & Advisors PLLC is pleased to announce the promotion of Cheryl Deen, CPA. Deen will be taking on new responsibilities as a principal. Joining the firm after graduating from college in 1984, Deen has spent the entirety of her career with HCJ CPAs......
HCJ CPAs & Advisors PLLC is pleased to announce the promotion of Joy Emery, CPA. Emery will be taking on new responsibilities as a principal. Emery joined HCJ CPAs & Advisors in 2012 as a manager in the Tax Department. She has extensive experience providing......
HCJ CPAs & Advisors PLLC is pleased to announce the promotion of Aaron Beard, CPA. Beard will be taking on new responsibilities as a principal. Beard has spent his entire career in public accounting with HCJ CPAs & Advisors, starting as an intern......
The local accounting firm of HCJ CPAs & Advisors PLLC is pleased to announce the addition of Joyce N. Rinaldi, CPA, to the firm’s partner group. Rinaldi will serve as the firm’s first remote Partner and will lead its Client Accounting Services (CAS) Department. Rinaldi......
HCJ CPAs & Advisors would like to extend a warm welcome to the five interns who joined the firm in June of 2023. Jonesboro Office The firm’s Jonesboro office is excited to welcome Addie Harris, who will serve as a tax intern. Harris attends......
HCJ CPAs & Advisors PLLC is pleased to announce the addition of Ryan Barnard to their professional team. He joins the firm in the role of audit staff. “We are very happy to welcome Ryan to the firm,” said Karen Garrett, CPA, Managing Partner of HCJ......
Robert has been an HCJ team member since 2017. He currently serves as a Client Accounting Services (CAS) manager at the firm’s Rogers office, providing both CAS and tax preparation and planning services to small business entities and their partners or shareholders. Read on to......
Tammy Griffey has been an HCJ team member since 1985. She is a Tax Manager at the firm’s Jonesboro office and specializes in working with small and family-owned businesses in the farming, veterinary, and funeral industries. Read on to see what Tammy says about her......
On April 2, 2023, President Biden declared that a major disaster exists in the State of Arkansas after Friday’s tornados and severe storms, authorizing FEMA to provide financial aid to support recovery efforts. Federal assistance for individuals will include financial aid for temporary housing, repairs......
HCJ CPAs & Advisors would like to extend a warm welcome to two interns who joined the firm in February. The firm is excited to announce the addition of Katherine (Katie) Proffer and Sydnee Ross, who will serve as tax interns in the Little Rock......
HCJ CPAs & Advisors would like to extend a warm welcome to the nine 2023 interns who joined the firm in January. Jonesboro Office The firm’s Jonesboro office is excited to welcome seven interns. Landon Burrow and Kassidy Walker will serve as audit interns; Rachel......
HCJ CPAs & Advisors is pleased to welcome Jakob Ligon, Adrienne Sparks, Chloe Wilson and Caleb Merches to the firm. Ligon and Wilson will be working in the Little Rock office’s Tax department as staff accountants, and Sparks also joins the firm’s Little Rock office......
With some tax laws changes coming into effect in 2022—and some expiring—you may have questions about tax planning this year. With this in mind, we have prepared a comprehensive 2022 Year-End Tax Planning Letter. For your convenience, the letter is divided into two sections: Individual......
Get to know manager Sarah King! Sarah shares her favorite author, the food she can’t live without, what she wanted to be when she grew up, and more fun facts Who is your favorite author? Liane Moriarty What is your favorite movie and/or TV show?......
HCJ CPAs is excited to welcome Allie Smith to its professional team. Allie joins the Little Rock office’s client accounting services team as a staff accountant. A 2022 graduate of the University of Arkansas at Monticello, Allie brings experience in both bookkeeping and tax preparation......
HCJ CPAs is excited to welcome Roger Glaude back to its professional team. Roger began his professional accounting career at HCJ CPAs, serving on the team from 2014 – 2017. He then left the firm to work as a high school teacher and coach. Roger......
HCJ CPAs is excited to announce four new additions to its professional team. James Riles and Paige White join the firm’s Jonesboro office as staff accountants. Gretchen Hall also joins the Jonesboro office as an intern. Timothy Rowland will work as a staff accountant in......
Get to know manager Dillon Barker. Dillon shares his favorite tv show, the food he can’t live without, and more fun facts in his employee spotlight. What is your favorite movie and/or TV show? My favorite movie is Good Will Hunting. My son and I......
HCJ CPAs & Advisors PLLC is pleased to announce the promotions of Kayla Easley, CPA, Sarah King, and Stephanie Murry, CPA. Easley and Murry joined HCJ CPAs & Advisors in 2015 as staff accountants in the firm’s Little Rock office. King started in 2017 as......
HCJ CPAs is excited to welcome Will Watson to its professional team. Will joins the Jonesboro office’s tax team as a staff accountant. A professional in the accounting field since 2021, prior to joining HCJ he served as tax staff with another local accounting firm.......
Get to know manager, Jonathan Rash. Jonathan shares his favorite TV show, first job, favorite food, and more fun facts in his employee spotlight. What is your favorite movie and/or TV show? The Office What did you want to be when you were growing up?......
HCJ CPAs & Advisors PLLC is pleased to announce the promotion of Nicole Hobbs, CPA. Hobbs will be taking on new responsibilities as a principal. Hobbs joined HCJ CPAs & Advisors in 2017 as a manager in the firm’s tax department. She specializes in nonprofit......
On April 28, HCJ CPAs & Advisors partner Mark Glover, CPA presented at the Arkansas Society of Certified Public Accountants (ARCPA) Employee Benefit Plan Virtual Conference. His presentation was entitled “Common Errors Found in Plans” and focused on highlighting common plan errors as well as......
HCJ CPAs is excited to announce two new additions to its professional team. Brian Williams joins the firm as Network Administrator, and Jessica Smith, CPA rejoins the firm as a Senior Auditor. A professional in the IT field since 2004, Brian brings with him 18......
Get to know manager Austin Childers. Austin shares his favorite tv show, the food he can’t live without, what he wanted to be when he grew up, and more fun facts! What is your favorite movie and/or TV show? Yellowstone – I’m ready for a......
HCJ is excited to share that two of its current interns, Madeline Brodsky and Anna Roemer—both of whom are future full-time team members—have earned awards for their academic achievements at their respective colleges. “I would like to congratulate Madeline and Anna on their fantastic achievements,”......
HCJ CPAs & Advisors PLLC is pleased to announce the addition of Spencer Freyaldenhoven, CPA to their professional team. Freyaldenhoven joins the firm as a manager in the Tax Department. A professional in the field since 2017, most recently she served as a tax manager......
HCJ CPAs &Advisors is pleased to welcome Kylie Johnson and Zachary Williams, CPA to the firm. Johnson joins the Whitehall office’s Client Account Services department as a staff accountant. In 2016, she graduated from Arkansas State University with a Bachelor of Science in Pre-Professional Biological......
HCJ CPAs & Advisors would like to extend a warm welcome to both the nine 2022 interns and the new staff members joining the firm. Little Rock Office The firm’s Little Rock office is excited to welcome six interns, two of whom are already slated......
HCJ CPAs & Advisors PLLC is pleased to announce the addition of Mark Glover, CPA to the firm’s ownership group. Glover joined the HCJ CPAs & Advisors PLLC team in 2009. His specialty is employee benefit plans, and he works with nonprofits and school districts,......
HCJ CPAs & Advisors PLLC is pleased to announce the addition of Michael Cole to their professional team. Cole joins the HCJ CPAs & Advisors PLLC team as Chief Financial Officer (CFO), bringing with him more than three decades of experience. A professional in the......
Year-end tax planning is seldom a simple proposition, and 2021 has been anything but simple. With this in mind, we have prepared a comprehensive 2021 Year-End Tax Planning Letter. For your convenience, the letter is divided into two sections: Individual Tax Planning Business Tax Planning......
HCJ CPAs & Advisors PLLC is pleased to announce that Karen Garrett, CPA, the firm’s Managing Partner, was recently named to “Arkansas 250,” the list of Arkansas’ most influential leaders published each year by Arkansas Business. “I am incredibly honored to be included among the......
HCJ CPAs & Advisors PLLC is pleased to announce the addition of Dawn Bramlett to their professional team. She joins the firm as the business advisory services leader. “I am thrilled to welcome Dawn to the firm,” said Karen Garrett, CPA, Managing Partner of HCJ......
CJ CPAs & Advisors happily welcomes the addition of Seanna Horn, Jordan Longino, Austin Shelton, and Jonathan Strasser to the firm. “Welcoming new accountants at the start of opportunity season is a great way to bring fresh energy to the team,” said Karen Garrett, CPA,......
It is with great sadness that the team at HCJ CPAs & Advisors has to inform you of the passing of Richard Cisne, Founder of Hudson Cisne. Richard was a valued leader and beloved member of the Little Rock community at large. For more information......
On December 22, 2020, Congress passed the Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2021 (CAA2021), which includes $892 billion in coronavirus stimulus spending. The act was signed into law by President Trump on Sunday, December 27, 2020. This long-awaited and highly contested piece of legislation ties coronavirus relief......
Woman-Run is a statewide initiative supporting woman and minority business leaders through networking, mentorship, education and resources. This feature is presented by Wright Lindsey Jennings and this month, they chatted with managing partner Karen Garrett. Click here to read the article....
Year-end tax planning is seldom a simple proposition, and 2020 has been quite a challenge, to say the least. With this in mind, we have prepared a comprehensive 2020 Year-End Tax Planning Letter. For your convenience, the letter is divided into two sections: Individual Tax......
Hudson, Cisne & Co., LLP is pleased to announce the addition of Shelby Hardin, CPA to their professional team. She joins the firm as a manager. As a manager with Hudson, Cisne & Co., LLP, Hardin works in the Client Accounting Services Department. She serves......
HCJ CPAs & Advisors is pleased to announce the addition of Shelby Hardin, CPA, to their professional team. She joins the firm as a manager. As a manager, Hardin works in the Client Accounting Services Department. She serves clients in a variety of industries including......
On Friday, August 28, the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) released Notice 2020-65, which offers guidance regarding the implementation of the Presidential Memorandum on the deferment of some payroll taxes. The memorandum, which was released by the President on August 8th, called for a deferral of......
On August 24, the Small Business Administration and Treasury made available a new set of guidance regarding the Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) forgiveness issues. The new interim final rule covers two areas: owner-employee compensation and the eligibility of non-payroll costs. A recent article from the......
On August 4th, the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) released additional guidance regarding forgiveness of Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) loans. In consultation with the U.S. Department of the Treasury, the SBA added 23 new questions to their PPP FAQ page. The SBA sorts the new......
The Internal Revenue Service (IRS) recently announced finalized guidance regarding business interest expense limitations. In a helpful article from the Journal of Accountancy, author Sally Schreiber offers an overview of the new rules. Background The business interest expense limitation was created by the Tax Cuts......
On Wednesday, July 1, the House agreed unanimously to an extension of the Paycheck Protection Program (PPP). The five-week extension originated in the Senate on Tuesday, where it was approved late in the evening. President Trump signed the bill into law on Saturday, July 4.......
Late last week, the United States Small Business Administration (SBA) released yet another round of guidance updates regarding the Paycheck Protection Program (PPP). The areas covered by this latest release are maturity dates and loan amounts. A recent article from the Journal of Accountancy offers......
On June 22, the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) released additional guidance regarding Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) loan forgiveness. A recent article from the Journal of Accountancy summarizes the information contained in the release. The new interim final rule primarily addresses changes made by the......
On Wednesday night, the Senate voted unanimously in favor of the Paycheck Protection Flexibility Act. This new legislation makes key adjustments to the timeline for spending Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) funds and revises how loan recipients are required to allocate the money. Here is a......
On May 22, the Small Business Administration (SBA), in conjunction with the U.S. Treasury, released additional guidance for recipients of loans through the Paycheck Protection Program (PPP). A recent article from the Journal of Accountancy examines the details of the new release. The SBA issued......
Following last month’s proposal to defer the effective date of two standards for private companies and nonprofit organizations, the Financial Accounting Standards Board (FASB) voted to delay the effective dates of revenue recognition and leases standards on May 20. The standards extension comes as a......
On Friday, May 15, the Small Business Administration (SBA) announced an important release for borrowers who received loans through the Paycheck Protection Program (PPP). The bureau made public a form and instructions for borrowers to use to apply for PPP loan forgiveness. The application must......
On May 13, the Small Business Administration (SBA) released new guidance regarding the Paycheck Protection Program (PPP), Business Loan Program Temporary Changes; Paycheck Protection Program – Loan Increases. This is a new interim final rule allowing for an increase in the amount of loan for......
On May 13, the Small Business Administration (SBA) issued additional guidance regarding the Paycheck Protection Program (PPP). They added a highly anticipated new question to their lengthy FAQ: “How will SBA review borrowers’ required good-faith certification concerning the necessity of their loan request?” One of......
On May 3rd, the Small Business Administration (SBA) issued a new round of guidance regarding the Paycheck Protection Program (PPP). They addressed three issues for which business owners have requested clarification, including: The impact of a laid-off employee refusing to be rehired on a borrower’s......
The Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) is a loan initiative created by the CARES Act that targets aid to small businesses dealing with losses resulting from the coronavirus pandemic. The big appeal of the program is that the portion of the PPP loan funds used for......
On March 27, 2020, President Trump signed into law the Coronavirus Aid, Relief and Economic Security (CARES) Act, which provides relief to taxpayers affected by the novel coronavirus (COVID-19). The CARES Act is the third round of federal government aid related to COVID-19. We have......
The Families First Coronavirus Response Act (H.R. 6201), became law on March 18, 2020. The Act guarantees free testing for the novel coronavirus (COVID-19), establishes emergency paid sick leave, expands family and medical leave, enhances unemployment insurance, expands food security initiatives, and increases federal Medicaid......
The Families First Coronavirus Response Act (H.R. 6201) became law on March 18, 2020. Among other things, the Act requires employers with “fewer than 500 employees” to provide two new benefits: (1) federal emergency paid sick leave and (2) federal emergency paid family and medical......
The federal government is trying to get much-needed cash into the hands of employers and employees affected by COVID-19 as quickly as possible. To do so, it is utilizing employers’ existing payroll systems to minimize the employers’ cash flow hardship that might otherwise have occurred from......
To our valued clients and colleagues, As the novel coronavirus (COVID-19) continues to spread, the health and well-being of our communities, clients, and people remains our highest priority. With this in mind, we made the decision to close our offices to the public and our......
By Jeff Pratt, Sean Murphy The novel coronavirus (otherwise known as COVID-19) crisis has struck a serious blow to the manufacturing industry, which was already battling trade policy turbulence, a slowdown in global manufacturing growth and broader economic uncertainty. The virus’ disruptive impacts are rippling throughout global......
By Andrea Wilson Now present on every continent except Antarctica, COVID-19 has infected more than 125,000 people, and is responsible for more than 4,600 deaths. With the number of cases in the U.S. continuing to climb, individuals and companies alike are taking steps to prepare for a pandemic.......
On March 20, 2020, the Internal Revenue Service released Notice 2020-18, its second round of formal guidance – this time expanding its earlier guidance (Notice 2020-17) by including relief to taxpayers for both federal income tax returns and federal income tax payments which would be......
In response to the novel coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic affecting the small business community across the country, the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) is offering low-interest federal disaster loans for working capital to small businesses suffering substantial economic injury. Substantial economic injury means the business is......
To our valued clients and colleagues, First and foremost, we want to thank you for the trust in our HCJ CPAs & Advisors & Co, LLP (HCC) team and the services we provide. We consider it an honor to work with you, and we do......
To our valued clients and colleagues, First and foremost, we want to thank you for the trust in our HCJ CPAs & Advisors & Co, LLP (HCC) team and the services we provide. We consider it an honor to work with you, and we do......
HCJ CPAs & Advisors has recently added the following to our team: Reynolds “Reyn” Beckham III, Elizabeth Bennett, Timothy “Jordan” Clark, CPA, Gregory “Alex” Massey, Tyler Patton, Nathan Rogers, and Emma Shortes to their professional team. These seven young professionals all join the firm as......
Gina Moran, CPA and Paul Osborn, CPA, CVA were recently elected to the board of directors of the Arkansas Society of CPAs (ARCPA). Moran will serve as vice chair; Osborn takes on the role of treasurer. Moran has been a member of the Hudson, Cisne......
Hudson, Cisne & Co. LLP is pleased to announce the addition of Paul Osborn, CPA, CVA to the firm’s ownership group. Paul was promoted to Partner effective January 1, 2020. A professional in the field since 2006, Osborn joined the HCJ CPAs & Advisors team......
Paul Osborn, CPA, CVA, recently had the opportunity to address students in the University of Arkansas Medical School’s class, “Business of Medicine.” Osborn speaks annually at the class, which is led by Dr. Jason Mizell. He offers a one-hour session that gives an overview of......
Paul Osborn, CPA, CVA recently participated in a Pulaski County Bar Association (PCBA) seminar on domestic relations. The seminar took place on Friday, October 25, 2019 at the UA Little Rock Bowen School of Law facility in Little Rock. Paul and his co-presenter, Scott Hilburn,......
Karen Garrett, CPA has been named to WomenInc.’s list of 2019 Most Influential Corporate Board Directors. Karen joined the firm in 1996 and currently serves as managing partner. She specializes in employee benefit plan audits, multi-state taxation, andmerger/acquisition transactions. Karen works with a variety of......
Hudson, Cisne & Co., LLP is pleased to announce that Brent Sharpmack, CPA has accepted a spot in the 2019-2020 Class of Leadership Arkansas. A member of the HCJ CPAs & Advisors team since 2003, Brent currently serves as a partner. He specializes in serving......
The time to consider tax saving opportunities is before the year ends. At HCJ CPAs & Advisors, your financial security is our highest priority. To demonstrate our continued commitment to serving you, we want to take this opportunity to remind you of certain tax laws......
The local accounting firm of Hudson, Cisne & Co., LLP is pleased to announce the promotions of Jobeth Billingsley, Victoria Seamans, and Jessica Smith, CPA. All three professionals joined the firm in 2017 as staff accountants. Each now takes on the new responsibilities of senior......
HCJ CPAs & Advisors & Co. is proud to share that Karen Garrett, CPA, Mark Glover, CPA, and Brooke Horvath, CPA recently participated in the Arkansas Society of Certified Public Accountants (ASCPA) Employee Benefit Plans Conference. The conference took place on Thursday, April 25 at......