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Recent Webinars
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EBPEssential EBP Audit Updates for Financial Professionals
Join our expert panel for an essential webinar covering the significant Employee Benefit Plan (EBP) audit updates and requirements. Our experienced professionals will provide valuable insights to help you prepare for upcoming changes in audit procedures, compliance requirements, and best practices.
Tyler
Noesser
Hemanth
Yaramasi
Mita
Sukhwani
Christopher
McGuire
12 PM CT
Legislative updatesThe First 100 Days – A Fix to 174, Tariffs, and What to Expect With the New Administration
With a new administration set to take office, there are major questions about legislative priorities. Our Strategic Advisory Board has been connecting with key members of Congress and they’ve gathered intel on the three bills that are set to be passed in the first 100 days. We know a fix to 174 is imminent but what else can you and your clients bank on?
Rick
Lazio
Dean
Zerbe
Joe
Crowley
12 PM CT
ERCIRS Denied your ERC Claim – Now what?
The IRS has released another round of ERC notices, disallowing claims. We expect this is just the tip of the iceberg and hundreds of thousands more claims could be denied. If one of your clients receives an IRS letter, they only have 30 days to respond, otherwise they will face stiff penalties.
Eric
Hylton
Dean
Zerbe
Alek
Hernandez
Matthew
Hunter
12 PM CT
AIAI, R&D, & The IRS – Cutting Edge or Compliance Nightmare?
The new 6765 for R&D credits now requires taxpayers to provide substantiation for their claim upon filing. This creates a burden many firms are not equipped to handle, and many businesses are turning to third parties who are using methods and shortcuts that are not endorsed by the IRS.
Sonny
Grover
Darren
Guillot
Chris
Stephenson
12 PM CT
AIAI Gold Mine or Landmine? Smart Applications and Risky Ventures
Everyone is coming out of the woodwork with AI tools and solutions that are going to “revolutionize your business.” But where does AI fit in your business and where would it be a bad idea? alliantgroup has deployed nearly 40 AI solutions across our firm, but we’ve also had experiments that just haven’t worked out.
Chris
Stephenson
Jamie
Fowler
Chuck
Wilson
Darren
Guillot
12 PM CT
ERCSharyn Fisk Highlights CPAs’ Role in ERC Claims: A Timely Call to Action
In a recent statement, Sharyn Fisk draws attention to the crucial responsibility that CPAs hold in ensuring their clients are safeguarded when it comes to Employee Retention Credit (ERC) claims. This timely reminder underscores the importance of proactive measures that CPAs must take to protect both their clients and their financial well-being.
Darren
Guillot
Recent Podcasts
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The Blue RoomFrom Bankruptcy Court to Tax Law: Lakia’ McCline’s Amazing Journey at alliant
Meet Lakia' McCline, Senior QC Attorney at alliant! In this episode of The Blue Room Podcast, host Lorraine Ladd sits down with Lakia' to explore her incredible transition from practicing bankruptcy law to leading a team at alliant.
Lorraine
Ladd
Lakia'
McCline
8 AM CT
The Blue RoomFrom Engineer to R&D Leader: Grant McNeill on Grit and Growth at alliant
In this episode of The Blue Room, host Lorraine Ladd sits down with Grant McNeill, Associate Director in alliant’s Research & Development practice. With over nine years at alliant, Grant shares how he transitioned from engineering to consulting, what makes R&D work so dynamic, and how his team leverages AI to boost quality and efficiency.
Lorraine
Ladd
Grant
McNeill
8 AM CT
The Blue RoomFirst Job to Associate Director: McKenzie Findley on “Running Into the Fire”
Host Lorraine Ladd sits down with Associate Director McKenzie Findley to unpack what “Education & Awareness” really means at alliant—and how her team drives business strategy to empower sales, elevate acquisitions, and fuel rapid growth.
Lorraine
Ladd
McKenzie
Findley
8 AM CT
The Blue RoomFrom Associate to Chief of Staff: Ernesto Zermeno’s alliant Story
Join Lorraine Ladd, alliant Director of Talent Acquisition, as she chats with Ernesto Zermeno, Chief of Staff for our Business Development team, on the latest episode of The Blue Room Podcast!
Lorraine
Ladd
Ernesto
Zermeno
8 AM CT
The Blue RoomFrom Fear to Fire: Sara Khalifa’s 5-Year Rise at alliant
In this Blue Room episode, host Lorraine Ladd sits down with Sara Khalifa, Director at alliant, to unpack her 5-year journey from hesitation to high performance. Sara shares how saying “yes” changed her career, the power of investing in people, leading with authenticity, and building high-performing teams.
Lorraine
Ladd
Sara
Khalifa
8 AM CT
The Blue RoomInside alliant’s QC Team with Stephen: Tax Law, Trivia & Building Trust
Join host Lorraine Ladd in conversation with Stephen Shropshire, Quality Control Attorney at alliant, as he shares insights into ensuring tax credit compliance, building client trust through transparency, and fostering team culture through competitive trivia nights.
Lorraine
Ladd