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Pinion Earns CARB Accreditation for LCFS Verification

By K·Coe Editorial | December 19, 2019
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The California Air Resources Board (CARB) finalized amendments to the Low Carbon Fuels Standard (LCFS) which became effective January 1, 2019.  One notable change within these amendments is the requirement to complete a third party LCFS validation of fuel pathway applications, as well as a third party LCFS verification of …

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Today's Women Affecting Change in a Challenged Ag Market

Today’s Women Affecting Change in a Challenged Ag Market

By K·Coe Editorial | December 17, 2019
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By Jeanne Bernick, Principal and Growth Leader, K·Coe Isom Back in 2010, a report established that a high level of ‘social sensitivity’ – a trait predominantly exhibited by women – had the potential to impact the safety, security, and sustainability of our food system.  Gradually, a steady shift has been taking …

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Pro Tax Tips in a Strained Ag Economy

Pro Tax Tips in a Strained Ag Economy

By K·Coe Editorial | December 15, 2019
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Typically, we think of the importance of tax tips and planning when things are going very well for the industry because it equates to higher income, and therefore managing the taxation of that income is an important consideration. However, income tax planning is still important in economically difficult years. This …

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All Eyes on Extension of Biodiesel Tax Credit

All Eyes on Extension of Biodiesel Tax Credit

By K·Coe Editorial | December 12, 2019
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Will biodiesel companies and accounting firms get their holiday wish?  As the urgency increases for Congress to extend the expired biodiesel tax incentive before the end of the year, the impact for potentially more policy uncertainty is continuing to strain America’s producers and communities which are already suffering from a …

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Loan Origination Fees

Flood Violations Surge for Banks: Continued Lack of Compliance to Blame

By K·Coe Editorial | November 24, 2019
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With thousands of dollars at stake per violation, banks need to be sure they have processes in place to insure flood compliance.  This continues to be a hot topic with the examiners and we continue to find flood violations as we perform testing for community banks.  With the National Flood …

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Lease Standard Delay

Don’t Pause on the Newly Announced Lease Standard Delay

By K·Coe Editorial | November 15, 2019
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While it was good news for private companies following FASB’s recent announcement to delay the effective date to December 15, 2020 for standards on accounting for leases, businesses are being advised to keep working in high gear. “The delay is intended to allow preparers with limited resources to learn from …

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FSA Enrollment Deadlines

How to Show a Lender that You’re Fiscally Fit

By K·Coe Editorial | November 8, 2019
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For many agribusinesses, it’s almost time to close the books on 2019 and start planning for next year.  We often advise clients on the importance of maintaining a healthy, open relationship with your lender, during the good years and not-so-good years to show you are a great candidate for a …

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