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Case Study: Combining Complex Functions with One Simple Tool

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Acme Foundry, based in Coffeyville, Kansas, recently needed a new accounting and payroll platform to support their 350-person team. Their existing payroll system was manual, time-intensive and limiting in what it could accomplish. It also happened to be sunsetting, which provided the opportunity for a new HR solution that could …

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

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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 …

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Kansas Bankers Association March on D.C. Top Takeaways

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This past September, the Kansas Bankers Association (KBA) leaders participated in a march on Washington, D.C. to advocate for the banking community. As a graduate of the KBA Bank Leaders of Kansas (BLOK) group, Pinion’s Heather Campbell joined the march and the week of meetings and discussions with various bank …

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New Name. New Logo. Same Client-centered Mission.

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PRESS RELEASE ANNOUNCEMENT: SALINA, Kan. – Today, a national leader in food and agriculture consulting, KCoe Isom, is writing a new chapter. With roots dating back to 1932, this ‘U.S. Top 100’ accounting firm is rebranding as Pinion to encompass a more forward-thinking, proactive and global approach to business. “This …

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Wind and Solar Offer Diversified Revenue for U.S. Farmers and Ranchers

Wind and Solar Offer Diversified Revenue for U.S. Farmers and Ranchers

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Food and fiber aren’t the only commodities U.S. farmers and ranchers will bring to market in the next decade. Look for solar and wind ventures to generate additional income for agricultural producers and rural landowners. Both renewable energy sources are gaining ground as state and federal policies pursue aggressive climate …

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Kansas Department of Revenue to Double-Tax Bank Income

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We’ve recently learned of an interesting development that significantly impacts the Community Banking industry.   At the end of December, K·Coe participated in a call facilitated by the Kansas Bankers Association with multiple practitioners discussing a recent audit with the Kansas Department of Revenue (KDR).  We want to make sure that …

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Coaching: The Big Payoff Most Banks Don’t Expect

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By Kerry Hatzenbuehler The top three workforce management challenges facing organizations today are retention/turnover, engagement, and recruitment.  While that may not surprise you, perhaps the realization that a resounding 93% of managers – the people you equip with managing performance and motivating your employees – admit they need training on …

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