The Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act (PPACA) has several provisions that will affect you as an employer. While some of the law’s provisions have already taken effect, many of the provisions will begin taking effect in 2013, 2014, and later years. Below is a summary of some of the more significant provisions that may [...]
CPA Mike Briers earns exclusive Accredited in Business Valuation (ABV) credential from AICPA
Bonita Springs, FL – March 13, 2012 – Mike Briers, CPA, shareholder at BriersCPA, P.A., has been awarded the Accredited in Business Valuation (ABV) credential from the American Institute of Certified Public Accountants (AICPA). He met the requirements of the ABV credential by passing a rigorous exam, demonstrating significant business experience in the area of financial [...]
Alex Camejo joins BriersCPA as Manager
Bonita Springs, FL – October 19, 2011 – Alex Camejo recently joined BriersCPA in Bonita Springs as Manager. He has a Master of Science (M.S.) in Accounting and Taxation from Florida Gulf Coast University and a BSBA in Business Logistics from Penn State University. He has also successfully completed the Certified Public Accountant examination. “Alex [...]
BP Loss-Claims General Information Session slated for July 14 and 20 in Bonita Springs
Alvarez Sambol & Winthrop, P.A. and BriersCPA, together with the Bonita Springs Area Chamber of Commerce, will present two BP loss-claims general information sessions in July. The sessions will be held on Wednesday, July 14th at 5:30 p.m. and again on Tuesday, July 20th at 8:30 a.m. at the Bonita Springs Area Chamber of Commerce, [...]
Is your 1099-C short sale or foreclosure income taxable?
February 3, 2010 – Special to Florida Weekly Short sales and foreclosures were all too common in Southwest Florida in 2009. So many people have been affected. They’ve lost homes and had to downsize their expectations and dreams. Those who lost jobs may have fallen behind in their mortgage payments, prompting their lenders to take [...]
Man, son pool talents, form Bonita Springs accounting firm
Partnership begins in downturn September 4, 2009 – from The News-Press, Ft. Myers, FL A father and son are living out a dream and finding success with their small, Bonita Springs-based accounting firm. BriersCPA was founded roughly two years ago by Tom and Mike Briers. Both men are Certified Public Accountants whose backgrounds include overseas [...]
Briers Named Gulfshore Business Forty Under Forty
September 2009 —Forty Under Forty – 2009. The Silver Lining –Southwest Florida teems with bright young leaders who have distinguished themselves in their professions and in the community, and in these challenging times, they are a silver lining. Although these individuals already make a difference, it’s certain that they will continue to shine and lead [...]
Mike Briers Named One of Gulf Coast Business Review’s 40 Under 40 for 2009
From Gulf Coast Business Review July 16, 2009 – There is no recession in the hopes and dreams of this year’s winners of The Review’s annual 40 Under 40 contest. From a group of five young members of an accounting firm to an eclectic mix of young business people, they will impact the Gulf Coast’s [...]