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How Inventory Fraud is Impacting Dealerships

By Pinion Editorial | January 18, 2019

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As a large portion of the dollar value assets of equipment dealers, inventory is often found to be the target of fraud. Why? The theft of physical assets is common as inventory items are often numerous, may be readily accessible and removable, and are typically not well protected. In addition, …

Don’t Forget: 2019 Standard Mileage Rates Have Changed

By Pinion Editorial | January 16, 2019

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The IRS issued an increase in the standard mileage rates for business travel, effective January 1, 2019, under the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act of 2017 (tax reform). While the IRS states that standard mileage rates can be applied to the use of a car, van, pickup or panel truck …

Noteworthy Changes within the New Farm Bill

By Pinion Editorial | January 9, 2019

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Following the long-awaited passage of the Agriculture Improvement Act of 2018 (commonly known as the 2018 New Farm Bill), the $867 billion-dollar bill has set federal agricultural policy for five years. Overall, it continues much of the policies authorized in the 2014 Farm Bill, with no major changes. While there …

Improving Lending Chances & Truths about Alternative Lending

By Pinion Editorial | December 31, 2018

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By now, people around the globe know it’s been a particularly tough year for U.S. agriculture. Don’t think for a second that your banker isn’t among them. Lenders have been vigilant in monitoring the eroding profit margins for many agribusinesses, and if you’re not trying to improve your borrowing position …

New Guidance for Leasing Standard Implementation

By Pinion Editorial | December 20, 2018

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FASB’s Accounting Standards Update (ASU) 2018-11 offers relief cost savings for entities adopting the new leasing standard ASC 842. The update offers companies practical expedients in applying the new lease standard. A few key highlights of the update include: Transition Relief – a new (and optional) transition method allows entities …

GAAP Update: New Lease Standards will Affect Banks

By Pinion Editorial | December 19, 2018

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Understanding the Impact on Balance Sheets & Borrowers You’ve probably already heard that FASB has updated the new lease standards, but what does the new standard mean for a bank? The effective date for non-public entities is December 15, 2019 (i.e., January 1, 2020). Early adoption is permitted. Banks will …

What You Need to Know About Second MFP Payment

By Pinion Editorial | December 18, 2018

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Following the authorization of the second MFP payments, here are a few key points that growers should keep top of mind for operational and financial planning: As line of credit renewals are generally discussed with lenders now or within the next few months, producers should provide MFP documentation to the …

How to Combat Ag’s Downward Trends

By Pinion Editorial | December 13, 2018

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Weak commodity prices and an international trade war have inflicted pain on American agriculture – at a time when U.S. farmers, ranchers and agribusinesses can least afford it. It may be hard to combat global economic trends, but you can shore up your operation’s finances. Follow these guidelines to help …

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Pinion Insights: Posts authored by

Pinion Editorial

How Inventory Fraud is Impacting Dealerships

Don’t Forget: 2019 Standard Mileage Rates Have Changed

Noteworthy Changes within the New Farm Bill

Improving Lending Chances & Truths about Alternative Lending

New Guidance for Leasing Standard Implementation

GAAP Update: New Lease Standards will Affect Banks

What You Need to Know About Second MFP Payment

How to Combat Ag’s Downward Trends

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