November 2018 | by Christine Ryer, CPA The Federal Tax Cuts and Jobs Act (TCJA), enacted in December 2017, created new complexities for many taxpayers. At the federal level, the TCJA will mostly result in a reduction of income tax; however, at the state level, federal tax reform will generally result in increased tax and…
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Pennsylvania’s Architectural Community Honored for Excellence
Harrisburg, PA – November 29, 2018 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE The Pennsylvania chapter of the American Institute of Architects has announced its 2018 Architectural Excellence Design and Special Awards recipients with it’s 2nd annual broadcast streamed into viewing parties, offices, and homes across the Commonwealth. Over 30 firms and individuals across Pennsylvania were honored for excellence in…
Associate AIA Members Pursuing Licensure Honored for their Service to the Architecture Profession and their Communities
Harrisburg, PA – November 27, 2018 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE The Pennsylvania chapter of the American Institute of Architects Emerging Professionals Committee has announced the 2018 class of Paula Maynes ARE (Architect Registration Examination) Grant recipients. Since 2015, the grant has recognized outstanding architectural graduates pursuing licensure and their contributions to the architecture profession and their communities…
Sealed with a Stamp: Congratulations to Pennsylvania’s Newest Architects
Join us in congratulating the following AIA Pennsylvania members who through their extensive education, experience, and a series of rigorous exams earned their architecture license from May – October 2018! Amanda Baker, AIA | AIA Philadelphia Paul Bench, AIA | AIA Pittsburgh Matt Beuke, AIA | AIA Philadelphia Jared Bilsak, AIA | AIA Eastern Pennsylvania Michael Buckley,…
New Member Welcome // October 2018
Join us in welcoming the newest members of AIA Pennsylvania! Ayla Abiad, Assoc. AIA | AIA Pittsburgh Mark Adamiak, AIA | AIA Philadelphia Musab Badahdah, Assoc. AIA | AIA Philadelphia Kayla Barko, Assoc. AIA | AIA Pittsburgh Matt Beuke, AIA | AIA Philadelphia Caroline Bozzi, Assoc. AIA | AIA Philadelphia Michael Buckley, AIA | AIA…
FIRM CULTURE: Have We Created a Bunch of Spoiled Brats?
by Kristi Weierbach, Ph.D., SPHR, SHRM-SCP, FPC of Stambaugh Ness There are many contributors to losing good talent, one that doesn’t receive much attention is the spoiled brat syndrome. Does someone immediately come to mind when you hear the term “spoiled brat,” a co-worker, a customer, or maybe it’s you at times? It seems that…
Updates to Pennsylvania’s Uniform Construction Code Will Take Effect October 1
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE September 18, 2018 Most comprehensive building code updates for commercial and residential construction since 2009 Harrisburg, PA – The Department of Labor & Industry (L&I) announced today that the Pennsylvania Independent Regulatory Review Commission (IRRC) recently approved the adoption of updated regulations for the Uniform Construction Code (UCC), marking the first time…
New Revenue Recognition Standard is Fast Approaching
By Steve Snyder, CPA, CCIFP Principal, Stambaugh Ness It’s taken a long time and a lot of refinement, but the new standard to recognize revenue is lurking around the corner and becomes effective for private companies with reporting periods beginning after December 15, 2018. So, the question is…are you ready? What is this New Standard?…
AIA PA Partners with Associated Builders and Contractors to Host Codes Seminar
This August, AIA Pennsylvania partnered with ABC Keystone to host a two-day seminar breaking down the newly adopted commercial, MEP, and residential code provisions that will take effect on October 1, 2018. An overview of Philadelphia’s 2018 IBC (International Building Code) changes were also covered during the first day of training. Members of the AIA Pennsylvania…
Unraveling Six Myths of Cybersecurity
by Phil Keeney – Director of Technology Solutions, Stambaugh Ness When it comes to cybersecurity, we are all at risk. However, understanding cybercrime and taking a proactive approach to data security can significantly decrease the chances of a breach. Let’s look at some of the most common myths associated with cybersecurity. Basic Anti-Virus Protection is…