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Home » Topic » Business » Finance

Cash Is Still King: The Importance of Projecting Cash Flow

by Robert Mercado, Michelle Johnson | Nov 5, 2020
Accounting | Business | Business Development | Economy | Finance

Implementing these financial practices can mitigate potential cash flow setbacks on a project, while increasing profitability and longevity.

The Importance of Data Analytics in Finance

by Bassem Hamdy | Oct 22, 2020
Accounting | Data Analytics | Finance | Productivity | Technology

With improved financial management through analytics, construction companies will be positioned to survive the economic downturn and seize opportunities for expansion.

PPP Loan Forgiveness: What Is Known So Far

by Construction Executive | Oct 20, 2020
Finance | Legal and Regulatory

Here’s what contractors should to know about the Paycheck Protection Program loans and forgiveness.

Understanding the Impacts of Implementing Topic 606

by Robert Mercado, Taryn Smith | Oct 7, 2020
Accounting | Business | Finance | Taxes

Understanding the ramifications of Topic 606 and the differences between the varying financial reporting and tax rules is imperative.

Why Contractors Should Consider Selling Their Business Despite COVID-19

by Stephen N. Klein | Oct 3, 2020
Business | Business Development | Finance

Even in less-than-ideal cases, businesses can emerge from an M&A transaction content with the hand they were dealt and with a positive outlook for their future.

The Impact of COVID-19 on the Lease Accounting Standard

by Matthew J. Boland | Sep 18, 2020
Accounting | Business | Finance | Project Management

COVID-19 is impacting leases in a variety of ways. Thankfully, FASB granted a one-year delay for applying ASC Topic 842, Leases.

How Construction Contractors Can Increase Profits

by Mark Soto | Sep 15, 2020
Business | Business Development | Finance

Many factors go into how much a company profits. Contractors can increase profits by avoiding common mistakes and analyzing data available to them. Here are a few changes construction companies can make to increase profits and improve their financial status.

Be a Good Neighbor: Protect Against Claims by an Adjacent Landowner During Construction

by Josh Levy, Madeleine Bailey | Sep 4, 2020
Business | Finance | Insurance | Project Delivery | Project Management | Risk

Construction in close quarters can mark the beginning of costly and emotional disputes, which can escalate to costly legal battles during and after construction. Here's how contractors can avoid a lawsuit.
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