• Your Second Home Can Turn into a Tax Trap; Here’s How to Avoid It

    Your Second Home Can Turn into a Tax Trap; Here’s How to Avoid It

    While owning homes in several states is becoming more common, especially since the pandemic, it is important to be careful not to break state tax laws, writes Cheryl Winokur Munk for The Wall Street Journal. People often buy their second home in a lower-tax state with the intent of living there and saving on taxes.…

  • CEO of West Chester-Based MyOfficeOps to Offer Valuable Insight on Business Farewell Planning on April 23

    CEO of West Chester-Based MyOfficeOps to Offer Valuable Insight on Business Farewell Planning on April 23

    In an era where the future of business is as uncertain as it is exciting, strategic planning for all eventualities has never been more critical. Too often, business owners find themselves working “in” rather than “on” their business, dedicating most of their time to daily operations and addressing immediate challenges. Unfortunately, this leaves little time…

  • How Smart Warehouses Embrace A/V Technology with Haverford Systems’ Solutions

    How Smart Warehouses Embrace A/V Technology with Haverford Systems’ Solutions

    With the push for greater efficiency and safety, traditional industrial facilities are rapidly transforming into smart warehouses using cutting-edge technology. These smart warehouses utilize advanced automation, data analytics, and connectivity to optimize operations. For end-users, this means increased productivity, streamlined processes, and ultimately a competitive edge in the market. Pennsylvania and New Jersey stand at…

  • As Official Bank of the Philadelphia Eagles, Firstrust Bank Proud to Support Eagles Autism Challenge on May 18

    As Official Bank of the Philadelphia Eagles, Firstrust Bank Proud to Support Eagles Autism Challenge on May 18

    United by a single cause, thousands of people will once again bike, run, and walk in an effort to advance autism research and care at the sixth annual Eagles Autism Challenge on Saturday, May 18. As the Official Bank of the Philadelphia Eagles, Firstrust Bank is a proud sponsor of the team’s signature charity event,…

  • RKL Named Among America’s Most Recommended Tax Firms

    RKL Named Among America’s Most Recommended Tax Firms

    USA Today has ranked RKL, a CPA and advisory firm with an office in Exton, first in Pennsylvania among America’s Most Recommended Tax Firms. For the first time, the newspaper, in cooperation with Statista, rated the Top 100 tax firms in the United States based on recommendations from peers and clients.   “Supporting our clients…

  • MONTCO Careers – PECO

    MONTCO Careers – PECO

    Headquartered in Philadelphia, PECO serves more than 1.6 million electric and 515,000 natural gas customers in southeastern Pennsylvania. The company is advancing smart energy by using new approaches and investments to ensure safe and reliable service, while providing customers increased control, access, and convenience. PECO continues to strengthen the community and build the local economy…

  • Independence Blue Cross and Rothman Orthopaedic Institute Extend Their Value-Based Care Agreement

    Independence Blue Cross and Rothman Orthopaedic Institute Extend Their Value-Based Care Agreement

    Independence Blue Cross and Rothman Orthopaedic Institute have extended their value-based care agreement for three years. The extension allows the two organizations to continue their work to enhance the quality of care IBX members receive, to address health equity, and to reduce healthcare costs. “IBX and Rothman Orthopaedics were pioneers in partnering on orthopedic payment models…

  • It’s Time to Take Control: Reduce the Risk of Fraud in Your Nonprofit by Strengthening Internal Controls

    It’s Time to Take Control: Reduce the Risk of Fraud in Your Nonprofit by Strengthening Internal Controls

    You’ve heard the reports on the local news. A Pennsylvania church worker is accused of stealing at least $340,000 from the church’s charitable donations fund. A fire department treasurer is accused of stealing more than $250,000 from the fire company over a period of seven years. So how can you keep this from happening to…

  • Eastern University’s Doctorate in Organizational Leadership Earns High Praise from Forbes

    Eastern University’s Doctorate in Organizational Leadership Earns High Praise from Forbes

    Forbes has ranked Eastern University’s Ph.D. in Organizational Leadership third on its list of the Best Online Doctorate in Organizational Leadership Programs for 2024. The list ranked 60 accredited, nonprofit universities offering the degree program at a doctoral level. Eastern University’s Ph.D. in Organizational Leadership equips students to serve as transformational change agents in business and beyond, offering three specialization…

  • International Visitation to Philadelphia Expected to Recover to Pre-Pandemic Levels in 2024

    International Visitation to Philadelphia Expected to Recover to Pre-Pandemic Levels in 2024

    The Philadelphia Convention and Visitors Bureau hosted a Global Tourism Update last week at the Barnes Foundation to highlight sales and promotional activities and present key data on international visitation to Philadelphia. Tourism Economics, the leading global provider of market forecasts and international travel data, reported that visitation from all international markets is expected to…

  • RKL Private Wealth to Grow and Serve Greater Philadelphia Market with Advisor Jennifer Connolly

    RKL Private Wealth to Grow and Serve Greater Philadelphia Market with Advisor Jennifer Connolly

    Six years ago, RKL, a leading CPA and advisory firm with offices in Pennsylvania and beyond, grew its footprint in Eastern Pennsylvania by opening its Exton office, offering a wide range of services like assurance, tax, and financial and management consulting. As the firm continues to grow its footprint statewide, RKL Private Wealth, one of…

  • Invest in Real Estate Without the Heavy Lifting Associated with Property Development, Renovation

    Invest in Real Estate Without the Heavy Lifting Associated with Property Development, Renovation

    There are plenty of ways to invest in real estate without having to deal with the complexities and heavy lifting that come with property development and renovation, according to MoneyWise. Fully managed residential real estate Do you trust the markets to take care of your future? In today’s economic environment, having options besides public stock,…

  • Understanding the Evolving Landscape of BOI Reporting Requirements

    Understanding the Evolving Landscape of BOI Reporting Requirements

    Beneficial ownership information (BOI) reporting was set to kick off in 2024, but in an unexpected turn of events, a federal court in Alabama ruled the Corporate Transparency Act as unconstitutional, leaving many small businesses unclear on how to proceed with BOI reporting requirements. Originally passed in 2020, the act aims to capture more information…

  • PECO Celebrates Natural Gas Utility Workers’ Day

    PECO Celebrates Natural Gas Utility Workers’ Day

    PECO’s dedicated natural gas employees answer the call 24 hours a day, seven days a week, on weekends and holidays, and in challenging conditions to keep natural gas flowing for our customers across southeastern Pennsylvania. March 18 may have been Natural Gas Utility Workers’ Day, but we appreciate our employees every day of the year.   Safety is always PECO’s top priority, and…

  • Could Changing Weather Patterns and Rising Costs Curb Our Chocolate Cravings?

    Could Changing Weather Patterns and Rising Costs Curb Our Chocolate Cravings?

    Each year, Americans consume the equivalent of 20 pounds of chocolate per person. Couple this with the rising global demand projected to reach 7.5 million metric tons or 16.8 billion pounds in 2023, and you could say that our appetite for chocolate has never been healthier. However, as demand has risen, so has cost. Part of this…

  • RKL Again Recognized by Accounting Today as Pennsylvania’s Leading Accounting Firm

    RKL Again Recognized by Accounting Today as Pennsylvania’s Leading Accounting Firm

    CPA and advisory firm RKL, which has an office in Exton, ranked first in Pennsylvania and 58th nationwide in the latest roundup of the 100 largest firms from industry publication Accounting Today. RKL’s 2024 national ranking is based on the previous year’s revenue of $126.23 million, up 11.5 percent from last year’s total. The firm held…

  • Eastern University Offers Total Tuition Award to Pennsylvania Residents

    Eastern University Offers Total Tuition Award to Pennsylvania Residents

    As part of its mission to make higher education more accessible and affordable for everyone, Eastern University offers an award covering the total tuition of qualifying students in Pennsylvania.  Awareness of the award is especially relevant as FAFSA delays have caused mounting uncertainty for students and families. Eastern’s Total Tuition Award aims to help alleviate the financial strain…

  • Exclusive Gathering at Firstrust Bank’s Headquarters Discusses How A.I. and Cybersecurity Converge to Redefine Leadership in the Digital Age

    Exclusive Gathering at Firstrust Bank’s Headquarters Discusses How A.I. and Cybersecurity Converge to Redefine Leadership in the Digital Age

    Artificial intelligence has always promised a future filled with innovation and progress. This promise, however, is not without its perils. As we stand on the cusp of a new technological dawn, experts are warning of the potential dangers that A.I. poses to society. That was the theme of a Philadelphia Titan 100 event — held…