LMGW Certified Public Accountants

LMGW Receives Highest Rating in Peer Review Report

LMGW Certified Public Accountants, LLP has received a rating of “pass” related to the system of quality control for the accounting and auditing practice in the most recent peer review.  Pass is the highest rating a firm can receive.  The peer review program is dedicated to enhancing the quality of accounting, auditing and attestation services performed by CPAs in public practice.  Peer reviews are required every 3 years.  For our clients, this ensures that LMGW is providing the highest quality service.  For a copy of our lastest system review report, please click the link below:

Peer Review Report – 2009

How Does New Income Tax Accounting Apply to Not-For Profit Entities?

If you’re a non-profit organization you may have heard about FASB Interpretation No. 48, Accounting for Uncertainty in Income Taxes (FIN 48) and just brushed it aside. But pay attention, as FIN 48 now applies to not-for-profit entities. The effective date for nonpublic entities, including not-for-profit entities to adopt FIN 48 is for fiscal years beginning after December 15, 2008. That means for entities that have a 12/31 year end, FIN 48 is applicable for 2009. The IRS will require a copy of the FIN 48 accrual footnote that is presented in the audited financial statements with the entity’s Form 990. Read more