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Below, we offer a variety of reports and articles written by GHB members, and our BDO Seidman
Alliance personnel, updated regularly. For archived articles and newsletters CLICK HERE.

Assurance / SEC

Financial Reporting Letter, Shareholder Questions - 2008
May 2008

Financial Reporting Letter, Accounting Year in Review: 2007
March 2008

SEC Year in Review Financial Reporting Newsletter
January 2008

Show Me The Money … or how to save it when your auditors apply the new audit risk standards
News Account

James M. Boak, CPA
November/December 2007

“What’s the Risk? The new risk suite of auditing standards for 2007 calendar year audits.”
News Account

James M. Boak, CPA
November/December 2007

Financial Reporting Newsletter
Fair Value Measurements

October 2007

Accommodating New AICPA and PCAOB Audit Standards
NewsAccount

James M. Boak, CPA
September/October 2007

Financial Reporting Newsletter
Shareholder Questions: 2007
May 2007

Financial Reporting Newsletter
Accounting Year in Review: 2006
February 2007

Financial Reporting Newsletter
January 2007

New Challenges to Auditing 2006 Financial Statements
James M. Boak, CPA
January 2007

SAS 99, A Major Impact on Public and Private Company Audits
NewsAccount
James Boak, CPA - January/February 2004

Proposed SOX Partner Rotation Requirement
CSCPA NewsAccount
January/February 2003

SEC Reacts to Enron: New Disclosure of Critical Accounting Policies and Transactions
By James M. Boak, CPA - June 2002


Compensation and Benefits

Compensation and Benefits Tax News
Compensation and Benefits Tax Newsletter
November 2005


Expatriate News

Expatriate News
May/June 2008

Expatriate News
April 2008

Expatriate News
February 2008

Expatriate News
January 2008

Healthcare

Healthcare facilities can unlock hidden money with tax breaks
Denver Business Journal
Lloyd F. Sweet, Jr., CPA
January 2007

Mountain Medical Sites Grow.
Colorado Real Estate Journal
Todd Harker, CPA
September 2006

Health Savings Accounts
Summit Association of Realtors and Summit County Builders Association Newsletter
Celia Johnson, CPA
March 2004


Nonprofit and Governmental

Nonprofit Standard
February 2008

Nonprofit Standard External Link
August 2007

Nonprofit Standard External Link
July 2007

Mergers and Combinations –
A Strategy for Your Nonprofit?

Non-Profit Colorado
Peggy Topel-Jennings, CPA
June 2007

Nonprofit Standard External Link
December 2006

Nonprofit Standard External Link
September 2006

Are you Front Page News Again? Tips for Avoiding the Government News Follies
CGFOA Footnotes Newsletter
Kimberley K. Higgins, CPA
June 2006

A Nonprofit Santa's Wish List: What Your Accountants Need for Year-End Engagements
Nonprofit Colorado,
Peggy Topel-Jennings, CPA & Bryan Mogg, CPA
November/December 2004

Accounting for your Nonprofit Website
By Peggy Topel-Jennings, CPA
January 2003


Real Estate

Mortgage Securities: The Buying Begins
Real Estate Monitor
Spring 2008

Real Estate Implications of IFRS vs. GAAP
Real Estate Monitor
Winter 2008

Real Estate Investment Funds: Understanding Selected Terminology
Real Estate Monitor
Fall 2007

Construction: Going Green External Link
Real Estate Monitor
Summer 2007

Financing: Rating Mezzanine Loans External Link
Real Estate Monitor
Spring 2007

Accounting: Services Real Estate Firms Should Expect From Accounting Professionals External Link
Real Estate Monitor
Winter 2007

Healthcare facilities can unlock hidden money with tax breaks
Denver Business Journal
Lloyd F. Sweet, Jr., CPA
January 2007

Overcoming the Tax Pitfalls of Real Estate Development and Investment
Denver Business Journal
Eric Budreau, CPA, MT
December 2006

REITs: Impressive Long-Term Record External Link
Real Estate Monitor
Fall 2006

Mountain Medical Sites Grow.
Colorado Real Estate Journal
Todd Harker, CPA
September 2006

Investments:
NOI, Cap Rates and ROI
External Link
Real Estate Monitor
Summer 2006

Risk Management:
Hurricanes and other disasters
External Link
Real Estate Monitor
Spring 2006

Cost segregation study shows owners how to increase cash flow.
Colorado Real Estate Journal
Rich Kendall, BA
February 2006

Mountain Vacation Homes: Think tax strategies before taking plunge
Colorado Real Estate Journal
Todd Harker, CPA
September 2005

Investing in Summit County
Colorado Real Estate Journal
Penny Banks, CPA
August 2004

Tax-free Exchanges and the Western Slope
Colorado Real Estate Journal
Bob Drury, CPA
September 2004

Final Capitalization Rules may help Real Estate Developers dig out
Colorado Real Estate Journal
Sheryl Brake, CPA, CVA
March 2004

Expensing of Environmental Remediation Costs About to Expire
Colorado Real Estate Journal
Bob Drury, CPA
September 17, 2003

Foreigners buying real estate face different income tax laws
Denver Business Journal
Penelope L. Banks, CPA
January 2003

Time-shares, fractional interests get another look in Summit County
Colorado Real Estate Journal
Penny Banks, CPA
September 3, 2003

Tax Savings Through Accelerated Depreciation on the Western Slope
Robert Drury, CPA
November 2002


Tax

International Tax Newsletter
April 2008

2007 Year-End Tax Planning
for Individuals

2007 Year-End Tax Planning
for Businesses

International Tax Newsletter
October 2007

World Wide Tax News
July 2007

Washington Tax Report
May 2007

International Tax Newsletter
April 2007

Healthcare facilities can unlock hidden money with tax breaks
Denver Business Journal
Lloyd F. Sweet, Jr., CPA
January 2007

International Tax Newsletter
January 2007

Begin your planning to fully take advantage of new tax law
Denver Business Journal
Stephanie Gaitten, CPA
November 2006

Significant new tax deductions for architects, contractors and engineers- a well-kept secret
Denver Business Journal
Kimberley K. Higgins, CPA &
Stephanie Gaitten, CPA
June 2005

What You Should Know about Foreign Investment in U.S. Real Property
Denver Business Journal
Penelope L. Banks, CPA
January 2003


Valuation and Litigation

Planning ahead can bring rewards when selling a business
Denver Business Journal
Sheryl Brake, CPA, CVA
July 2007



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