Kiara Eischens-Larson recently received her QuickBooks® ProAdvisor Online Level I certification. She joined CDS in 2025 as a Staff Accountant. Prior to CDS, she … [Read more...]
The tax traps of personally guaranteeing a loan to your corporation
September 30, 2025 by Jennifer Lownsbury
If you’re considering guaranteeing, or are asked to guarantee, a loan to your closely held corporation, it’s important to understand the potential tax … [Read more...]
5 potential tax breaks to know before moving a parent into a nursing home
September 30, 2025 by Ryan Michelson
Approximately 1.3 million Americans live in nursing homes, according to the National Center for Health Statistics. If you have a parent moving into one, taxes … [Read more...]
Wendy Holle earns the Not-For-Profit Certificate Levels I and II through AICPA and CIMA
September 26, 2025
Wendy Holle, CPA has earned the Not-For-Profit Certificate Levels I and II through AICPA and CIMA. Earning the Not-for-Profit Certificate I and II badges … [Read more...]
What should we include in a bereavement leave policy?
September 24, 2025 by Nicholle Peterson
Bereavement leave typically allows employees to take time off to grieve, make arrangements, or attend services following the death of a loved one. If you offer … [Read more...]
Valerie Messner Earns CPA Designation
September 19, 2025
Valerie Messner earned her Certified Public Accountant (CPA) designation from the Minnesota State Board of Accountancy. She joined CDS in 2024 as a Staff … [Read more...]
Kiara Eischens-Larson joins CDS
September 18, 2025
Kiara Eischens-Larson recently joined CDS as a Staff Accountant in our Willmar office. Prior to CDS, she volunteered as a tax preparer for UCAP clients. She … [Read more...]
How can we help employees navigate this change?
September 10, 2025 by Nicholle Peterson
We are planning to switch to a new communications software in our office. How can we help employees navigate this change? Communicate why you’re switching … [Read more...]
Payroll tax implications of new tax breaks on tips and overtime
September 9, 2025 by Jeff Rislov
Before the One Big Beautiful Bill Act (OBBBA), tip income and overtime income were fully taxable for federal income tax purposes. The new law changes that. Tip … [Read more...]
