Please Join Us for a Breakfast Briefing with the Oshkosh Chamber of Commerce

Recruiting and Hiring Issues During a Full Employment Economy – Session 2.0

Recruitment and retention of employees continues to be a major factor limiting growth in what is otherwise a strong economy. This Breakfast Briefing will discuss how employers need to adjust their hiring practices to be competitive in a candidate's market. We will also discuss issues that may arise when the need to retain employees results in the lax enforcement of existing policies.

von Briesen & Roper, s.c. is recognized by SHRM to offer Professional Development Credits (PDCs) for the SHRM-CP or SHRM-SCP. This Breakfast Briefing is valid for one (1) PDC for the SHRM-CP or SHRM-SCP.

Presented by: Jim Macy, Jon Eiden and Anne McDonald

Location:
von Briesen & Roper, 2905 Universal Street, Suite 2, Oshkosh

When:
Thursday, February 21, 2019
7:30-8:00 - registration, networking and continental breakfast
8:00-9:00 - breakfast briefing program

Click here to register on the von Briesen & Roper, s.c. website.

Full Picture Webinar 2019 Cyber Security Risk Report | What's Now and What's Next In 2019, the greatest challenge organizations will face is simply keeping up with and staying informed about the evolving cyber risk landscape. Discover the eight risks highlighted in our annual report and proactive strategies that you can use, regardless of where your organization may be on its digital journey. Questions? Contact Aon Full Picture Events. Register Now » Wednesday, February 6th, 2019 2:00 PM ET Featured Presenters: Stephanie Snyder Commercial Strategy Leader Aon Cyber Solutions CJ Dietzman Security Advisory Practice Leader Aon Cyber Solutions Jibran Ilyas Cyber Consulting Leader Aon Cyber Solutions

Real Estate Forum: Embracing Change Tuesday, February 5 — De Pere, Wisconsin Thursday, February 7 — Milwaukee, Wisconsin The most successful organizations welcome industry insight, adopt best practices, and explore ways to adapt and grow. The Tax Cuts and Jobs Act (TCJA) has certainly been a hot topic, and now is the time to understand how the intersection of TCJA and real estate brings opportunities to review your tax strategy. Join CLA for this complimentary bi-annual event, along with prominent guest presenters Rich Meeusen and Dr. Doug Fisher, to better understand changes impacting the industry and future trends. At the end of this session, you will be able to: Identify tools to help you stay competitive in a changing real estate market Understand how real estate is affected by the TCJA and the qualified business income deduction Review Opportunity Zones and tax incentives for eligible investors Discuss new interest expense limitations and their impact Understand what contributes to the strength of multi-family and industrial sectors Recognize which sectors of the real estate market may be cooling, including issues affecting the office and retail segments Register for one of our two sessions: De Pere, Wisconsin February 5, 2:30 – 6 p.m. Milwaukee, Wisconsin February 7, 2:30 – 6 p.m. Click here to view the entire event flyer and invitation

Standard mileage rates changing for 2019 Effective January 1, 2019, the standard mileage rates for the use of a car (including vans, pickups and panel trucks) are changing. Read more→ Timing is everything: 199A deduction may determine date you sell pass-through entity assets Shane Wheeler, CPA, JD | Supervisor There are many factors to consider when determining when to close a transaction. Among them should be how recent changes to the 199A deduction could impact your tax situation. Read more→ Measuring IT success with metrics Steve Hyde, MS, MBA | CIO and Director – Information Technology Services Review your IT department’s metrics to ensure you’re providing efficient service and helping the organization solve its technology challenges. Read more→

Please Join Us for a Breakfast Briefing with the Oshkosh Chamber of Commerce

Training Managers to Effectively Correct Performance, Discipline, Remediate and When Necessary, Separate Employees from Employment

Can your managers use a refresher on how to effectively correct work performance issues, discipline employees and when necessary, terminate employees in ways to avoid costly litigation? If so, have them register early for this well attended workshop. Our professionals will work through fact scenarios and provide the latest tools necessary for correcting substandard performance, implementing discipline and when necessary, terminating employees. Things have changed during this era of a full employment economy changing the approach to these issues.

von Briesen & Roper, s.c. is recognized by SHRM to offer Professional Development Credits (PDCs) for the SHRM-CP or SHRM-SCP. This Breakfast Briefing is valid for one (1) PDC for the SHRM-CP or SHRM-SCP.

Presented by: Jim Macy, Jon Eiden and Sarah Hanneman

Location:
von Briesen & Roper, 2905 Universal Street, Suite 2, Oshkosh

When:
Thursday, January 17, 2019
7:30-8:00 - registration, networking and continental breakfast
8:00-9:00 - breakfast briefing program

Click here to register on the von Briesen & Roper, s.c. website.

For more information contact:
Randall D. Crocker
(414) 287-1238
rcrocker@vonbriesen.com

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE – December 12, 2018

Note to Editor: The “von” in von Briesen & Roper, s.c. is all lowercase.

von BRIESEN & ROPER, s.c. EXPANDS IN THE FOX VALLEY BY ADDING THE PROFESSIONALS FROM HESSON & BIRTCH, LLC WITH A NEW OFFICE NEENAH

Randall D. Crocker, President and CEO of von Briesen & Roper, s.c., announced today that the lawyers and staff formerly of the law firm Hesson & Birtch, LLC in Neenah have joined von Briesen & Roper, s.c. The Neenah office is located at 244 East Doty Avenue. For over 20 years Hesson & Birtch, LLC served clients in the Fox Valley focusing on business, real estate, estate planning and probate. Hesson & Birtch, LLC ceased operations effective December 1, 2018.

Crocker said, “I am delighted to welcome this team of seasoned professionals to our firm. The addition of these fine lawyers and their staff allows us to continue our expansion efforts while providing unparalleled service to clients throughout the Fox Valley-Green Bay. We are truly excited to have an office in Neenah and to partner with these proven and well-known professionals.”

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Schenck team joins CLA to bring expanded resources to clients

Wisconsin-based CPA and consulting firm Schenck SC team members plan to join professional services firm CLA (CliftonLarsonAllen LLP) on January 1, 2019.

Schenck provides audit, accounting, tax and business consulting services to privately held companies and middle-market organizations in Wisconsin and beyond. Since opening in 1930, the firm has evolved to become one of the nation’s top 100 CPA firms. Schenck is recognized by Vault as a top 25 CPA firm to work for and in the top 10 for best accounting internships. The firm is led by Daniel Young, CPA, CVA, president and shareholder, and has 10 offices throughout Wisconsin.

“With our similar client service philosophies and cultures, joining CLA is a natural fit,” says Young. “For our clients, we’ll bring greater and more diversified services. In addition, we’ll create exciting growth opportunities for our team. We anticipate a seamless integration for both clients and team members, and look forward to beginning this new journey.”

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Wisconsin’s Rejection of 199A Deduction and other Modifications to the Federal Tax Cuts & Jobs Act

by: Benjamin D. LaFrombois, von Briesen & Roper, s.c.

The Federal Tax Cuts and Jobs Act of 2017 (the “Act”) reduced corporate tax rates (C corporation) and allowed for a deduction of certain income from pass-through entities.  These changes create opportunities for business owners to reduce taxes with good planning.  Every business owner should reassess whether to be taxed as a C corporation, a pass-through entity (S corporation or partnership) or combination thereof.

For the Wisconsin business owner, the re-assessment takes heightened importance because Wisconsin rejected one of the major benefits of the Act – the Section 199A deduction of certain pass-through income. By losing the Section 199A deduction for Wisconsin income tax purposes, the Wisconsin taxpayer may find that a C corporation has significant tax benefits.

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Please Join Us for a Breakfast Briefing with the Oshkosh Chamber of Commerce

Annual State and Federal Legislative Update

Join the Chamber's panel of elected officials and employment lawyers for one of the Breakfast Briefings Series most popular programs. Learn what has changed and what is coming under state and federal employment law legislation. Find out what the panel expects with a new federal Democratic controlled Congress and a new Democratic Wisconsin Governor. Learn the latest as to what the courts have decided. Be on the cutting edge as once again, it adds up to being yet another challenging year ahead in employment law legislation.

von Briesen & Roper, s.c. is recognized by SHRM to offer Professional Development Credits (PDCs) for the SHRM-CP or SHRM-SCP. This Breakfast Briefing is valid for one (1) PDC for the SHRM-CP or SHRM-SCP.

Presented by: Jim Macy and Jon Eiden

Location:
von Briesen & Roper, 2905 Universal Street, Suite 2, Oshkosh

When:
Thursday, December 6, 2018
7:30-8:00 - registration, networking and continental breakfast
8:00-9:00 - breakfast briefing program

Click here to register on the von Briesen & Roper, s.c. website.

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE – October 29, 2018

DANIEL S. WELYTOK APPOINTED TO IRS ADVISORY COMMITTEE

MILWAUKEE, WI – Randall D. Crocker, President and CEO of von Briesen & Roper, s.c., today announced that Attorney Daniel S. Welytok was appointed by the U.S. Department of Treasury to serve on the Internal Revenue Service Advisory Committee on Tax Exempt and Government Entities (“ACT”).

ACT members serve three-year terms and are selected by the Commissioner of the IRS and then appointed by the Department of the Treasury. The IRS seeks a diverse group of members representing a broad spectrum of persons experienced in employee plans; exempt organizations; tax-exempt bonds; federal, state, local and Indian tribal governments. Nominees must go through a clearance process before appointment by the Department of the Treasury.

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