EisnerAmper Podcast

Open for Business? The Retail Sector in the New Normal

Garrick Brown, Vice President of Retail Research at Cushman & Wakefield, spoke with Mike Morris, Director at EisnerAmper, about the challenges and opportunities that will play out as the economy reopens, as well as what we can anticipate in a post-pandemic world.

Qualified Improvement Property Under the CARES Act

EisnerAmper Real Estate Tax Partner Michael Torhan discusses Qualified Improvement Property (QIP), and how the CARES Act has impacted the depreciation recovery for certain qualifying improvements to property.

How to Implement a Reduction in Workforce

Tough times call for wise decisions. Our current economic situation is creating havoc for businesses of all sizes. Owners are bereft as they consider losing loyal employees. Those employees are devastated as they consider an uncertain future. In this informative podcast, Dr. Matt Kerzner and Lisë Stewart, Principal-in-Charge of the Center for Individual and Organizational Performance, tackle this tough subject with compassionate advice and practical activities that any business owner or company leader can undertake to protect the business, operate with integrity and lead with their values.  

The Root of the term Network is Work: Best Practices for LinkedIn Users

“Master Connector” Nkrumah Pierre and personal branding expert Alyssa Gelbard share their tips for making new connections on LinkedIn, their pet peeves of those who do not follow LinkedIn etiquette, and best practices for applying to jobs on LinkedIn.

Employee Benefit Plan Issues During COVID-19 (Part 1)

In the first of this four-part series on employee benefit plan issues in the age of the coronavirus, Denise Finney, a partner in EisnerAmper’s Pension Services Group, discusses the impact on employers’ 401(k) plans, unintended consequences of reducing or eliminating contributions, and some employer best practices.

Business Planning During COVID-19

This episode of “The Bottom Line” covers how business owners can work with their trusted advisors to properly leverage the COVID-19 government stimulus programs, navigate the tax issues within these programs, and plan for the future when some semblance of normalcy returns. 

Assessments and Their Use in Leadership Development

Russ Haworth, ACFBA and a consultant with The Family Business Consultancy, interviews Natalie McVeigh, a director in EisnerAmper’s Center for Family Business Excellence.
In this episode, we discuss the use of assessments in helping to develop leaders within a family business. Natalie talks about acumen, where to start when looking at assessments, the role culture plays in a business, and why these are assessments and not tests. We discuss attitude versus aptitude and the fact that data tells a story. In addition, we also look at the role of coaches and mentors.

A Deep Dive of LinkedIn: Creating a Framework for a Positive Digital Impression

“Master Connector” Nkrumah Pierre and personal branding expert Alyssa Gelbard provide a deep dive into designing an impactful LinkedIn profile and making a positive digital first impression. Alyssa provides an in depth look into each section of a LinkedIn profile including what sections need to be completed and what a well thought out profile should say about its owner.

A VC Quarter Like No Other

Q1 of 2020 began as a continuation of a strong 2019. But it became a whole new ballgame toward the end of the quarter when COVID-19 entered our lexicon. Alan Wink, Managing Director for EisnerAmper’s Capital Markets, gives his thoughts on the impact of the coronavirus on the VC world, how investors are changing their approach, and what we can expect in that now often-used phrase, the “new normal.”

The Art of the Start – Steps to Take to Ensure ‘Start-Up’ Success

Many natural entrepreneurs have visions of starting a successful business.  Unfortunately, less than 14% of new businesses actually survive.  In this informative podcast, we discuss some of the most important steps to take to ensure that your new business can grow and thrive, providing a lifetime of personal and financial rewards.