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Guardians of a Legacy
The Skinner Family Ranch By: Jennifer Deroin On our way to the Skinner Family Ranch in Jordan Valley, I learn that Bob Skinner uses horse power to manage property and cattle in a region that is vast and expansive. Not the four legged equine variety, but the...
“Team Nichols” Comes Together For A Cause
We loaded up our cars and arrived at the Oregon Food Bank's Southeast Oregon Service Center, ready to sort. Our day of service meant all hands on deck to help categorize previously donated food. Peter Lawson, Branch Manager, provided some quick training and...
Commodity Volatility Requires Effective Budgeting
After several years of elevated commodity prices and farm profits, big concerns have been raised for 2014 and 2015 when commodity prices are expected to fall. The 2014 outlook is particularly gloomy with a 25 percent drop in farm income predicted by the USDA....
Fiscal Year Elections for an Estate Make Fiscal Sense
One of the most versatile elections available to an estate is the ability to make a fiscal year election for the estate. The executor or personal representative may elect any year end provided it ends on the last day of the month and does not exceed 12 months in...
Home Grown
Behind the Numbers: Tyler Sweet Interview by: Jennifer Deroin Tyler didn't always plan to be an accountant, but we’re so glad he did. He’s one of those modest and quiet power houses that consistently yield outstanding results. We decided to share a little...
Behind the Big Profits: A Research Tax Break
Strong first-quarter corporate profits may not be quite as good as they look. An analysis by The Wall Street Journal shows that the extension of a big tax credit quietly boosted the profits of dozens of companies. Under accounting rules, the companies reported a...
Excellence in Leadership
The bait was set, and the fish took hold. The fish being Pete Nichols, CEO of The Nichols Accounting Group, and the bait being a surprise honor. The employees of the firm recently nominated Pete for “Excellence in Leadership”, a category recognized at the...
The 2013 Business and Economic Outlook
Six months into 2013, economic change seems to be the only constant element of the investment landscape. This setting can be a tremendous opportunity for those who are prepared with information and tools to take advantage of what the future may bring. Please join...
Why You’re Wasting Your Marketing Dollars
You’ve heard the mantra, “you can’t manage what you can’t measure”. As is often the case, when budgets are evaluated or times are tight, one of the first line items to be cut from the budget is marketing expenses. Why? Because you might not be effectively...