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Annette Benson: CARES Act Funding and Relief Opportunities to Help Businesses

Life and Advice from Inside CDSApr 03, 2020

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Exit Planning

Exit Planning

Listen to CDS Experts Partner, Kelly O'Farrell, CPA, CVA and Senior Accountant, Nate Gwost, CPA as they share insights on Exit Planning.

Mar 28, 202313:11
Tax Insights for the 2023 Filing Season

Tax Insights for the 2023 Filing Season

Listen to CDS Expert and Partner, Jeff Rislov, CPA, as he discusses tax insights for individuals and businesses for the 2023 filing season featuring Host and Manager, Thomas Stoeckman, CPA.

Dec 21, 202222:04
Strategic Planning of Business Valuations

Strategic Planning of Business Valuations

Listen to CDS Expert, Bill Fenske, CPA, CVA, CMA as he discusses Strategic Planning of Business Valuations featuring Host and Partner, Kelly O'Farrell, CPA, CVA.

Sep 30, 202215:38
Capital and Debt Structure Optimization

Capital and Debt Structure Optimization

Listen to CDS Expert, Bill Fenske, CPA, CVA, CMA as he discusses Capital and Debt Structure Optimization featuring Host and Partner, David Corneil, CPA, CVA.

Sep 01, 202220:04
Key Performance Indicators on a Balance Sheet

Key Performance Indicators on a Balance Sheet

Listen to CDS Expert, Bill Fenske, CPA, CVA, CMA as he discusses Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) on a Balance Sheet.

Aug 03, 202223:59
Key Performance Indicators on an Income Statement

Key Performance Indicators on an Income Statement

Listen to CDS Expert, Bill Fenske, CPA, CVA, CMA as he discusses Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) on an Income Statement.

Jul 05, 202220:42
Capital Planning, Budgeting & Prioritization

Capital Planning, Budgeting & Prioritization

Listen as Bill Fenske, CPA, CVA, CMA, shares about Capital Planning, Budgeting & Prioritization. 

Jun 02, 202219:57
Forecasting: Bill Fenske interviews Nate Gwost

Forecasting: Bill Fenske interviews Nate Gwost

Listen as CDS Expert Nate Gwost, CPA share insights on forecasting.

Apr 29, 202219:09
Virtual CFO Podcast

Virtual CFO Podcast

Listen as Bill Fenske, CPA, CVA, CMA, give an overview of Virtual CFO services. 

Mar 30, 202219:11
Episode 12: Two-part Tax Series - Part 2 for Businesses

Episode 12: Two-part Tax Series - Part 2 for Businesses

In this episode, Annette Benson, CPA, CFE and Partner, provides insights for businesses for the 2022 tax filing season.

Jan 31, 202216:45
Episode 11: Two-part Tax Series - Part 1 for Individuals

Episode 11: Two-part Tax Series - Part 1 for Individuals

In this episode, CPA and Senior Accountant, Thomas Stoeckman, provides individuals with insights for the 2022 tax filing season.

Jan 31, 202220:15
Succession Planning and Transition Planning: Bill Fenske interviews partners Brett Aamot and Dave Corneil

Succession Planning and Transition Planning: Bill Fenske interviews partners Brett Aamot and Dave Corneil

Partners Brett Aamot, CPA, CGMA, and Dave Corneil, CPA, CVA, share some insights on Succession Planning and Transition Planning.

Dec 30, 202122:00
Cashflow Forecasting and Projection (Episode 9) with Kelly O'Farrell and Bill Fenske

Cashflow Forecasting and Projection (Episode 9) with Kelly O'Farrell and Bill Fenske

Listen as CDS experts, Kelly O'Farrell, CPA, CVA and Bill Fenske, CPA, CVA, CMA, share insights on cash flow forecasting and projection.

Dec 01, 202122:02
Business Valuations Podcast: Second of a 2-part Series (Episode 8) Dave Corneil and Matt Itterman

Business Valuations Podcast: Second of a 2-part Series (Episode 8) Dave Corneil and Matt Itterman

In this second episode of a 2-part series on business valuations, CDS experts, Dave Corneil and Matt Itterman, discuss the primary valuation approaches and what are the primary valuation methods. The host of this series of Bill Fenske, CPA, CVA, CMA and the Director of Business Advisory Services at CDS.

Sep 30, 202122:12
An Interview with Dave Corneil and Matt Itterman, on Business Valuations (Episode 7)

An Interview with Dave Corneil and Matt Itterman, on Business Valuations (Episode 7)

Two of CDS Certified Valuation Analysts, Dave Corneil and Matt Itterman, discuss business valuations including: common factors that create value for businesses, the two different types of valuations, when should a company obtain a business valuation, primary valuation approaches, and red flags to look for in a valuation report. The host of this two-part series on business valuations is Bill Fenske, CPA, CVA, CMA and the Director of Business Advisory Services at CDS.

Sep 30, 202120:13
An Interview with Andrea Wimmer on Outsourced Accounting Services

An Interview with Andrea Wimmer on Outsourced Accounting Services

Andrea Wimmer, CPA and Senior Accountant, provided insight on the Outsourced Accounting Services work she does for clients.

Sep 01, 202116:30
CDS Podcast with Lyle and Ryan Lange of Lange Ag Systems

CDS Podcast with Lyle and Ryan Lange of Lange Ag Systems

CDS host, Bill Fenske, visits with Lyle and Ryan Lange of Lange Ag Systems. They talk about their roles in the family-owned business, succession and transition planning, cash flow management, obtaining a business valuation and how professionals like the experts at CDS have helped their business grow over the past 41 years.

Aug 04, 202120:48
Mergers and Acquisitions by Partner and CPA, Dave Corneil, and Director of Business Advisory Services, Bill Fenske

Mergers and Acquisitions by Partner and CPA, Dave Corneil, and Director of Business Advisory Services, Bill Fenske

Dave and Bill share insights on mergers and acquisitions. They walk listeners through the four stages of M&A.

Jul 06, 202122:00
Business Resiliency featuring Bill Fenske, Director of Business Advisory Services at CDS

Business Resiliency featuring Bill Fenske, Director of Business Advisory Services at CDS

Listen to the podcast, Life and Advice from Inside CDS. It’s your source of business and accounting news, leadership advice and actionable takeaways that you can implement in your own life and business. The Director of Business Advisory services at Conway, Deuth & Schmiesing (CDS), Bill Fenske shares some insights on “Business Resiliency” during these uncertain times.

Oct 29, 202020:20
Heather Thompson: Tips for Distance Learning and Engaging Remote Employees

Heather Thompson: Tips for Distance Learning and Engaging Remote Employees

Listen as CDS Partner and Firm Administrator, Heather Thompson, shares tips for employees with children at home in distance learning and provides advice to employers to engage employees that are working remotely.

Apr 10, 202033:16
Annette Benson: CARES Act Funding and Relief Opportunities to Help Businesses

Annette Benson: CARES Act Funding and Relief Opportunities to Help Businesses

This podcast offers guidance regarding funding and relief opportunities in the CARES Act to help businesses through this time of uncertainty due to COVID-19. The podcast is hosted by Bill Fenske, Director of Healthcare Consulting, with guest Annette Benson, CPA, CFE, and Partner at CDS.

Apr 03, 202022:50