CommuniTIES: A Baker Tilly podcast
72 episodes - English - Latest episode: over 1 year ago -CommuniTIES is a Baker Tilly podcast series where we speak with public sector leaders from across the firm about practical guidance to help governmental entities protect and enhance their value..
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BuzzHouse: Modular construction for multifamily housing: what you need to know
June 23, 2020 21:24 - 15 minutes - 21.8 MBJoin Don and Garrick as they interview, Baker Tilly senior manager Spencer Skinner, on a trend gaining momentum in the industry for developers: modular construction. With a primary goal of reducing construction labor costs of a project, Spencer shares how he helped a client use modular building to close a construction gap of six to eight million and reallocate the savings to other parts of the project. Spencer will also answer common questions for developers considering modular construction,...
BuzzHouse: Handling disputes as you approach Year 15
June 02, 2020 16:03 - 21 minutes - 30 MBOver the next five years approximately 635,000 low-income multifamily housing units will reach Year 15. To date, this is the most in the history of the low-income housing tax credit (LIHTC) preservation program (Year 15). As you approach your 15-year compliance period, specialized disputes involve extremely complicated transactions, new and existing parties, and parties whose objectives have changed since inception of the partnership. Guest and trial lawyer David Davenport speaks with Don Be...
Building Resilience: Why construction contractors should develop a harm statement in response to COVID-19
June 01, 2020 21:31 - 19 minutes - 17.5 MBAs your company reacts and changes to address all the new rules and regulations resulting from COVID-19, you’ve likely already incurred additional costs beyond what was expected. From work-from-home expenses to new technologies, all current and future costs should be documented in a harm statement. This statement serves as an inventory of past costs and expected future costs from a contractor’s COVID-19 response. Join special guests, Tony Ollmann and Jim Miller, as they discuss why a harm st...
GovTalks: Baker Tilly municipal advisory professionals discuss the importance of comprehensive financial planning
May 28, 2020 22:58 - 13 minutes - 18.6 MBIn this episode of GovTalks, Baker Tilly Municipal Advisors discuss the importance of comprehensive financial planning for state and local governments, particularly during and post-COVID-19.
CommuniTIES: Importance of comprehensive financial planning
May 28, 2020 22:58 - 13 minutes - 12.4 MBIn this episode of CommuniTIES, Baker Tilly Municipal Advisors discuss the importance of comprehensive financial planning for state and local governments, particularly during and post-COVID-19.
BuzzHouse: Action steps for developers when dealing with projects in construction during COVID-19
May 26, 2020 13:53 - 19 minutes - 26.4 MBLaura Cataldo, a Baker Tilly senior manager who works with contractors across the country on performance and management effectiveness, joins Don Bernards and Garrick Gibson in an episode geared towards developers with projects in construction. Learn about what contractors are doing to stay healthy and safe during COVID-19, force majeure clauses in contracts that may benefit you, and how to vet potential contractors for future jobs. The team will also dive into how you can be proactive as yo...
BuzzHouse: Rent collections, making attractive deals and fixed tax credit percentages
May 18, 2020 16:18 - 14 minutes - 20.6 MBWith unemployment rising to an ultimate 14.7% rate, many multifamily housing developers and owners are interested in what future rent collections will look like. Join Don Bernards and Garrick Gibson as they speak to these upcoming rent collections, as well as how to make your deal more attractive for a tax credit investor, and what developers can do to help mitigate the current drop in investor pricing. As the multifamily housing industry pushes for a fixed 4% tax credit and lower require...
BuzzHouse: Should you refinance your multifamily property amid COVID-19?
May 12, 2020 16:58 - 15 minutes - 20.6 MBWith interest rates at an all-time low, many multifamily housing developers may be considering refinancing properties. Hosts Don Bernards and Garrick Gibson outline the main considerations when looking at a refinance opportunity and how you should approach an investor. In addition, Garrick details examples of how refinancing can be used to pay off deferred fees or sponsored loans that would be considered eligible debt and Don discusses tax credit pricing in the equity markets over the last f...
Building Resilience: A construction contractor’s guide to strategic relationships during COVID-19
May 11, 2020 19:59 - 13 minutes - 12 MBBuilding Resilience’s first episode kicks off with Baker Tilly senior manager Laura Cataldo and Courtney Davison. They detail the common questions and considerations you should have within your strategic relationships throughout the coronavirus pandemic and road to recovery. From relationships with employees, banks, financial lenders and project owners, to leadership and professional services providers, they have prepared a checklist of the various conversations you should be having.
BuzzHouse: New and needed COVID-19 legislation to support the housing industry
May 06, 2020 18:01 - 13 minutes - 19.2 MBOn this week’s episode of BuzzHouse, Don Bernards and Garrick Gibson dissect the provisions on new legislation and regulations recently passed, including the differences between Notice 2020-23 and Revenue Procedure 2014-49. Providing a quick summary of the fourth relief package released at the end of April – roughly $484 billion – Gibson and Bernards detail where that money is being focused. And as new legislation is released, what could be included that would greatly impact the housing ind...
Navigating relief funding assistance for a stronger recovery
May 03, 2020 17:04 - 15 minutes - 14.5 MBIn this episode, Heather Acker, leader of Baker Tilly’s firmwide risk advisory practice, and Blaine Jasper, a senior manager in our risk advisory practice, discuss the top challenges organizations currently face related to relief funding, how organizations can start prioritizing funding opportunities and provide a few real-world examples.
BuzzHouse: A developer’s checklist during COVID-19
April 27, 2020 19:41 - 14 minutes - 19.6 MBOn BuzzHouse’s first episode, Baker Tilly partners Don Bernards and Garrick Gibson outline a checklist of key considerations a developer should use when focusing on operating results during a time of uncertainty. Analyzing asset management at a property level is key, with over 22 million people without jobs and an increase in those unable to pay rent, as well as delays in construction and a slowdown in leasing. The hosts share how property managers are working with tenants on rent payments, ...
Increased fraud, business and cybersecurity risks in the midst of a crisis
April 20, 2020 17:03 - 23 minutes - 21.8 MBIn this episode, Chris Anderson, Baker Tilly Managing Partner, sits down with Jonathan Marks, a partner in Baker Tilly's global forensics group, to discuss increased exposure and opportunity for fraud during rapid changes in business, increased cyber and internal controls risks as organizations shift to work from home environments, and other emerging risks during the COVID-19 pandemic. To learn more about mitigating risks during a crisis, listen to the full podcast episode with Jonathan Ma...
What we’re hearing in the current U.S. insurance market
April 20, 2020 17:00 - 9 minutes - 8.57 MBIn this episode, Derek Royster discusses the losses we are seeing from the COVID-19 pandemic, the volume of claims insurers are seeing now, the uncertainties around coverage and how businesses can mitigate impacts.
Mitigating impacts on insurers and policyholders for supply chain and cybersecurity risks from COVID-19
April 18, 2020 00:49 - 19 minutes - 18 MBIn this episode, Simon Oddy discusses how current supply chain and cybersecurity risks may present other, downstream risk areas insurers and policyholders need to prepare for.
Understanding tax relief options amid COVID-19
April 15, 2020 18:32 - 6 minutes - 5.57 MBToday, Christine Anderson talks with Lynettte Stolarzyk, a Baker Tilly partner and leader of our specialty tax practice. Lynette shares her expertise and advice on ways organizations can navigate tax considerations through the COVID-19 pandemic and key insights for those looking for financial and non-financial relief packages.
What to consider as you navigate your small business through COVID-19 and beyond
April 10, 2020 23:07 - 23 minutes - 21.5 MBToday, Christine Anderson talks with Todd Bernhardt, a Baker Tilly partner and leader of our small business practice (Baker Tilly Advantage), and Cary Mailandt, a principal in our Middle Market Advisory Services Practice. Todd and Cary share their expertise and advice on ways small businesses can navigate through the COVID-19 pandemic and the immediate needs of businesses with less than 500 employees who have been forced to close or are handling challenges like employee furloughs and reduced...
Practical advice for government contractors dealing with COVID-19
April 08, 2020 17:05On today's episode, Brent Calhoon, a partner in Baker Tilly's Government Contractor Advisory Services Practice, discusses the disruptive and hectic effect COVID-19 has had on government contractors. He shares practical advice and actionable recommendations for contractors across all industries who are experiencing increased demand, as well as those who have been idled by these unprecedented circumstances.
Enterprise risk management: Ensuring business continuity and resiliency in crisis and in recovery
April 02, 2020 13:54 - 23 minutes - 21.8 MBRaina Rose Tagle, a governance, risk management, compliance and cybersecurity partner at Baker Tilly, highlights the importance of enterprise risk management to ensure continuity and resiliency in a crisis like the COVID-19 pandemic.
Understanding the Families First Coronavirus Response Act
March 31, 2020 15:30 - 25 minutes - 23.4 MBToday Kim Wylam, Managing Partner of Baker Tilly Vantagen, our human resource consulting branch, discusses how the COVID-19 crisis and recent legislation are impacting HR professionals. She and Christine Anderson focus on the Families First Act, legislation that impacts businesses of less than 500 employees.
Accessing SBA Loans Through the CARES Act
March 30, 2020 13:52 - 27 minutes - 25.5 MBToday we're discussing the CARES Act with Tim Kosiek, Director of Baker Tilly's Depository and Lending Practice. He'll focus in on the highlights and components of the bill related to small business administration loans.
Cross-Sectional Analysis and Recommendations Regarding COVID-19’s Impact on Supply Chains
March 27, 2020 15:38 - 18 minutes - 16.8 MBJeff Jorge, Principal, International Services Practice, will be discussing the impact coronavirus is having on the supply chain of manufacturers and related sectors. Jeff shares his insights on what manufacturers should be doing both today and tomorrow to address uncertainties and recommendations for recovery initiatives going forward.