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Firm Announces Five Principal Promotions: Instrumental in Firm’s Growth Strategy

August 8, 2023April 1, 2023 by Pinion Editorial

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April 1, 2023 – Pinion*, a ‘Top 100’ accounting and business advisory firm focused in food and agriculture, biofuels, manufacturing, and regionally-based industries, announced the appointment of five new firm principals: Dari Basore, Geri Arndt, Grant Gattis, Kevin Ananian and Megan Johnson. “These bright leaders have demonstrated an unwavering commitment …

Summary of California Drought Relief Grant Program

August 8, 2023October 4, 2022 by Pinion Editorial

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AB 157, signed into law by Gov. Newsom on September 27, 2022, includes the creation of the “California Small Agricultural Business Drought Relief Grant Program”, for qualified small agricultural businesses who are impacted by drought according to USDA data. The program has been funded with $75M, and may be funded …

California Businesses Get Answers on PPP Deductibility: Summary of Assembly Bill 80

August 8, 2023April 30, 2021 by K·Coe Editorial

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The debate on deductibility of qualifying expenses paid with funds provided under the CARES Act or Consolidated Appropriations Act (CAA) has finally concluded for California businesses as Governor Newsom officially signed Assembly Bill No. 80 (AB 80) into law on April 29, 2021. What AB 80 means for California businesses …

California’s Employee Classifications to Undergo Reevaluation with Approval of AB 5

August 28, 2023June 4, 2019 by K·Coe Editorial

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With the approval of California’s Assembly Bill 5 – which classifies the recent Dynamex court decision to use stricter ABC testing for determining independent contractor status – many businesses could face consequences regarding employee classification under the new rules should it next pass in the state Senate. What is Assembly …

California Business Update: Harassment Laws and Requirements Have Changed

August 8, 2023April 16, 2019 by K·Coe Editorial

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All California employers with at least five employees need to prepare for compliance under the new sexual harassment laws. The new requirement states that employers must provide sexual harassment prevention training and education to all supervisory employees and non-supervisory employees in California by January 1, 2020. For further guidelines and …

In Wake of Disaster, How to Minimize Taxes on Insurance Proceeds

How to Help California Fire Victims

August 28, 2023November 12, 2018 by Pinion Editorial

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Camp Fire, now the most destructive wildfire in the history of California, has desecrated an insurmountable number of people’s lives, families, friends, homes, and livelihoods. In addition, two more wildfires in Southern California are displacing residents and businesses. As K·Coe Isom’s Chico, California location is just outside the perimeter of …

California Fires Affecting Education Compliance Requirements

August 8, 2023November 6, 2018 by Pinion Editorial

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In light of the recent emergencies that have come to pass for local schools, we wanted to proactively share some guidance on evaluating your LEA’s instructional time compliance requirements. What are the compliance requirements? To comply with California Education Code, a school district must offer 180 days of school, and …

The California Crop that’s Getting a Lot of Buzz

August 8, 2023June 5, 2018 by Christy Norton

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Traditionally thought to be grown primarily in the Pacific Northwest (Oregon, Washington, and Idaho), U.S. hops production has taken on a strong presence in California as of late – and the craft brewing industry is reaping the rewards. But California hops production there isn’t as new as you’d think. Around …

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