The U.S. Department of Labor (Department) is updating and revising its regulations issued under the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA or the Act) that provide guidance on determining joint-employer status under the Act.

BST is excited to announce it's second time win as the Albany Business Review's 2019 Best Places to Work!

If you are a small business owner looking for an inexpensive way to add a traditional style 401(k) retirement plan, there is a way.  The IRS has cleared the way for small businesses to join an existing 401k plan with multiple employers and avoid a costly set up for your own separate plan.

ALBANY, New York, September 27, 2019 – BST & Co. CPAs, LLP, one of the Capital Region’s leading financial and management consulting firms, today announced a series of promotions within its audit and accounting department.

Although generally not of primary concern for high net worth individuals, the Social Security retirement benefits that may possibly be available to the former spouse of a well-paid individual can be an important source of supplemental income during retirement years.

The Federal Reserve Bank lowered benchmark interest rates a quarter of a point earlier this week for the second time in as many months. The rate decrease was widely expected, but leaves many wondering: what comes next? Will this be a series of adjustments to boost a sluggish economy or will they leave things alone for the rest of the year?

ALBANY, New York, August 28, 2019 – BST & Co., LLP today announced that Nia LaParl has been appointed partner in the accounting and auditing department at the Capital Region-based financial and management consulting firm.

ALBANY, New York, August 6, 2019 – BST & Co. CPAs, LLP, one of the Capital Region’s leading financial and management consulting firms, today announced that Elizabeth Powell has been appointed to the position of virtual controller within its virtual accounting solutions department.

It was hard to miss the headlines about escalating trade tensions between the U.S. and China this week—and hard not to notice the up-and-down market activity that went along with it. But what, if any, long-term impact does trade policy have on the economy and, by extension, our portfolios? Although it remains to be seen how the events of this latest news cycle will play out, your evidence-based financial plan is built to anticipate and withstand market risk.

The discount for lack of marketability is an often-contested valuation adjustment that requires a particularly detailed process. When calculating any valuation adjustment, an appraiser obviously can't just pick a number out of a hat.

Brendan Kennedy, partner and leader of BST's government and municipal services team will be presenting on GAAP and OCBA at the 40th Annual New York Government Finance Officers' Association (NYGFOA) on Thursday, March 28, 2019.

ALBANY, New York, March 12, 2019 – BST & Co. CPAs, LLP, one of the Capital Region’s leading financial and management consulting firms, today announced that Jillian P. Breck has been appointed director of retirement services.

Kristen Berdar, partner and leader of BST's Virtual Accounting Solutions (VAS) division, discusses how technology has allowed her to provide superior accounting, advisory and consulting services while still maintaining a personalized relationship with her clients.

Beth van Bladel, director of BST's CFO for Hire division, discusses her experience as a member of the Financial Accounting Standards Board's (FASB) Private Company Council and how the two bodies have collaborated over the years to strengthen the standard-setting process, streamline measures and develop new standards.

ALBANY, New York, February 7, 2019 – BST & Co., LLP today announced that Tomas Nicholus has been appointed tax manager at the Capital Region-based financial and management consulting firm.

ALBANY, New York, January 24, 2019 – BST & Co., LLP today announced that Katie E. Stott has been appointed partner at the Capital Region-based financial and management consulting firm.