My Internship Experience at ADKF – Magda Olivas
I graduated with a double major in Accounting and Finance, and Risk Management from St. Marys University. St. Marys supports students in their journeys to become well-rounded professionals. During my last semester, ADKF came to a career fair my school hosted. I met Angela Jacquez, the Marketing and Recruiting Specialist with the firm, and saw […]
Open Enrollment Planning
Open enrollment is an important process that usually takes place November 1 through December 15. But for employers, planning starts much earlier. Planning ahead can result in savings, a smooth enrollment process and ensure you are offering benefits that help recruit and retain the best talent. Here are some tips for success: EVALUATE BENEFITS Look […]
Welcome, Senior Auditor Eugen Dehelean!
We are excited to welcome Eugen Dehelean to our ADKF Family. He joins us from Waco, Texas, where he was a practicing auditor who specialized in governmental audits, for the past three years. He earned his Bachelors and Master’s degrees in Business Administration from Tarleton State University. Hes currently studying to become a Certified Public […]
2020 Tax Changes
2020 has been a big year for tax law changes. The SECURE Act is the most significant retirement reform law in at least a decade. The CARES Act provided tax breaks designed to help ease the economic burden of the Coronavirus and related shutdowns. These are just a few of the many changes affecting individuals […]
Are You at Risk for Fraud? Or Fraud from Within
Reading the news, you may come across a story of fraud occurring within a company; however, do you consider the potential of fraud occurring within your company? As technology evolves, the capabilities of a fraudster improve if we have not implemented the proper controls. The controls and procedures put in place a few years ago […]
Client Spotlight on La Familia Cortez
At ADKF, we pride ourselves on the relationships we develop with our clients. We grow with them and are proud to be their trusted advisors. Because of how important our clients are to us, we want to share their stories. If youre a native San Antonian, youve likely heard of the Cortez family, or at […]
Employee Spotlight on Firm Administrator, Alexis Christensen
At the end of September 2020, Alexis Christensen will retire from ADKF after having worked here for just over 18 years. She began her career in a temporary capacity, to fill in for the receptionist, Sandy Landrum, who was out on maternity leave. When Sandy returned to the office, Alexis was offered a full-time position […]
Phishing from Home
Working from home has become a bit of a common term lately. Some of us hate it, some of us love it, some of us dont care. Cyber criminals are loving it! The US Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) has issued an alert on COVID-19 related cyber activity, stating they are seeing a growing […]
Were More Than Just Taxes
When you think of accountants, what do you imagine? Perhaps you see an office filled with men wearing suspenders and visors, sitting behind their large wooden desks as they discuss tax law and type away at their adding machines. At ADKF, youll find a team of tight-knit, dedicated professionals eager to stay at the top […]
Rental Properties Is That an Expense or a Depreciable Asset?
Rental properties require regular repairs and maintenance, and occasional rehabilitation. It can be confusing to determine how these costs will be treated for income tax purposes. Thats what were here for! Let us provide you a brief overview of the tax concepts a property owner should be aware of when considering the tax impact of […]