EisnerAmper Podcast

Real Property Trade or Business: Advantages and Disadvantages

In this episode of Breaking Ground, EisnerAmper and Capstan Tax Strategies discuss the significance of being designated a "real property trade or business”, what this classification means, the pros and cons of having this status, and how it can influence the timing of financial elections. Additionally, we analyze the impact of Qualified Improvement Property (QIP) on businesses operating within the real property trade.

Investing in Health Care

In this episode of Engaging Alternatives Spotlight, Elana Margulies-Snyderman, Director, Publications, EisnerAmper, speaks with Sameh Ahsan, Senior Investment Analyst, Exome Asset Management. Today, Sameh will share with his outlook for investing in health care, including the greatest opportunities and challenges, and more.

Investing in European Emerging Managers

In this episode of Engaging Alternatives Spotlight, Elana Margulies-Snyderman, Director, Publications, EisnerAmper, speaks with James Roebuck, Managing Partner & Michelle Khong, Partner at Opera Investment Partners, a Zurich-based firm that invests in European emerging managers. They share the outlook for investing in European emerging managers, including the greatest opportunities and challenges, how the firm is integrating ESG and DEI and more.  

Navigating the Changing Landscape of Bonus Depreciation

The Tax Cuts and Jobs Act of 2017 (TCJA) had a tremendous impact on bonus depreciation. It significantly expanded which assets may qualify for bonus depreciation and established 10 years of bonus availability from Q4 of 2017 all the way through the end of 2026. 
Ten years of predictable rates allow real estate developers and professionals to strategically plan, incorporating bonus depreciation into their projections. The TCJA also removed the previous restrictions that prevented bonus depreciation on acquisitions.
The future of bonus depreciation rates remains uncertain and is subject to economic conditions and government policies.

Real Estate Private Debt Investing

In this episode of Engaging Alternatives Spotlight, Elana Margulies-Snyderman, Director, Publications, EisnerAmper, speaks with Noah Brocious, President of Capital Fund I, a real estate private debt fund manager. Noah shares his outlook for real estate private debt investing, including the greatest opportunities and challenges, and more.

Receivership in the Cannabis Industry

In this episode of CannaCast, Eric Altstadter, Partner and leader of EisnerAmper’s Cannabis and Hemp Group, speaks with Allen Wilen, EisnerAmper’s National Director of the Financial Advisory Services Group, about his experience acting as a receiver for a cannabis company.

VC Investing in the Next Generation Consumer

In this episode of Engaging Alternatives Spotlight, Elana Margulies-Snyderman, Director, Publications, EisnerAmper, speaks with Mark Linao, Co-Founder of Progression Fund, a pre-seed and seed-stage consumer focused fund. Mark shares his outlook for investing in the next generation consumer, including the greatest opportunities and challenges, how the firm is integrating ESG and DEI and more.

The Art of Organizational Change w/ Ahmad Fahmy

TechTonic is a podcast series brought to you by Aimann Rasheed, one of EisnerAmper's digital transformation specialists, who guides listeners through seemingly complex topics relating to technology and their use cases. In this episode, we talk about the approaches Ahmad takes to influence behavioral change in rapidly evolving organizations, and the lessons learned through his work.

Strategies for Cost Segregation Success

EisnerAmper and Capstan Tax Strategies explore the versatile applications of cost segregation in real estate, emphasizing its relevance throughout the property lifecycle and as a strategic planning tool for renovations. Additionally, we delve into the implications of changing bonus rates on the timing of cost segregation, providing valuable insights for real estate investors and industry professionals.

Outlook for Investing in Sustainable Food Tech

In this episode of Engaging Alternatives Spotlight, Elana Margulies-Snyderman, Director, Publications, EisnerAmper, speaks with Brian Ruszczyk, Co-Founder, CEO, Earth First Food Ventures, a Geneva based venture capital firm that invests in sustainable food tech. Brian shares the outlook for VC investing in the space, including the greatest opportunities and challenges and more.