Archives for February 2019

The Financial Flipside Podcast, Episode 17: Shut ‘Em Down

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A weathered blue sign reading, "Sorry, We're Closed" hangs in a shop window. The sign is blue with cream-colored lettering edged in red

On December 22, 2018, the US government entered what was to become the longest shutdown in the country’s history, when the  President refused to sign off on a Congressional budget that didn’t include a requested $5 billion in funding for a border wall. The government temporarily reopened 35 days later, but not before damaging the economy and pushing many federal employees and people who rely on government funding social programs to the edge of their own fiscal cliffs.

 

How and why do shutdowns happen? What, if anything, did we learn from this experience? What can we do to prepare if the temporary funding lapses on February 15th without a budget in place? In this episode: “savings crises,” conference committees, grocery store negotiations, and only slightly less ire about borders than in our economics of immigration episode.

 

Speaking of which, if you’ve missed any of our previous episodes, you can find them on Apple Podcasts , Google Play, Stitcher., or on our website. Questions? Comments? You can email us at [email protected] or find us @financeflipside on Twitter, Facebook, or Instagram.

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Heyward CPA Merges with A-OH Business

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Father & son unite to expand their top-notch east coast accounting practice


DURHAM, N.C. – Feb. 2, 2019 — James Heyward, Principal: of Heyward CPA PLLC is proud to announce a merger with A OH Business Services, NYC, effective January 2019.  Heyward CPA PLLC, is a prestigious Durham, North Carolina based firm that provides tax, accounting, and advisory services to businesses and their owners.  A-OH Business Services was established in Queens, New York, by Oscar Heyward in 1982 and provides similar services to individuals, businesses, and tax-exempt organizations, with a specialization in pre-k & afterschool, child care centers.

The decision to merge was based on the belief that a more expansive and comprehensive operation will allow the company to provide a wider array of services, faster turnaround time and better client experience. The merger is designed to facilitate a wide range of new financial services in areas of accounting expertise in the future. The firm has attracted high-quality, committed professionals, invested in tools and resources to streamline their processes in order to become more efficient and provide a better client experience. With an exceptional track record in the accounting industry, the father and son teamed up to expand their wealth of experience, skills, and talent, throughout the east coast.

At an early age, emulating his father’s, acumen and professionalism, James developed his knowledge of and love for financial management, while working for his dad’s practice. The lessons he learned while working with his father, coupled with his love for financial management, led to other successful business ventures; ultimately leading him to establish the recent merger of “HEYWARD CPA, PLLC & A-OH Business Services.”

James E Heyward will remain Principal owner, while Oscar Heyward will operate an Executive Associate.

Heyward CPA PLLC is a Durham, North Carolina based firm on a mission to increase the success of small and mid-size companies, with a specialty in minority-owned firms, as a means of strengthening the economy and developing wealth.