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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 RoomEnterprise Director Bradley Trangsrud on Building New Practices, Big Wins, and Entrepreneurial Drive
Host Lorraine Ladd sits down with alliant Enterprise Director Bradley Trangsrud to unpack his rapid growth at alliant—five promotions in six years—and how he helped build major practices from the ground up, including ERC and Finance & Accounting Managed Services. Brad shares what the recent promotion felt like, why recognition moments matter, how cross-functional teams win together, and the one non-negotiable trait he hires for: entrepreneurial drive. Plus: the story of his legendary custom suit and his middle-school birdhouse “startup.”
Lorraine
Ladd
Bradley
Trangsrud
8 AM CT
The Blue RoomAssociate Director Maulik Shah on R&D Consulting, Culture, and his 5 Promotions
In this episode of The Blue Room, alliant Director of Talent Acquisition Lorraine Ladd chats with Maulik Shah, Associate Director in our R&D Practice, about his 8+ year journey at alliant and how he’s earned five promotions along the way. Maulik explains what an R&D consultant does, how our team helps American businesses innovate and grow, and why the people are his favorite part of the job. He also dives into alliant’s culture—especially the “you control your own destiny” mindset—and how it’s shaped his success.
Lorraine
Ladd
Maulik
Shah
8 AM CT
The Blue Roomalliant Attorney Tyler Basham on Mentorship, Growth, and Being a New Dad
Join host Lorraine Ladd, alliant’s Director of Talent Acquisition, in The Blue Room as she sits down with Tyler Basham—QC Attorney and Team Lead at alliant. Tyler shares his journey from aspiring litigator to finding his groove in corporate tax, the power of mentorship, and why being open to unexpected opportunities can transform your career. He also talks about life as a new dad, team culture, and what he looks for when hiring for his high-performing group.
Lorraine
Ladd
Tyler
Basham
12 PM CT
The Blue RoomFrom Law School to Leadership: Stephanie Guerra’s Journey at alliant
In this episode of The Blue Room Podcast, Director of Talent Acquisition Lorraine Ladd sits down with Stephanie Guerra, Associate Director and Quality Control Attorney at alliant.
Lorraine
Ladd
Stephanie
Guerra
12 PM CT
The Blue RoomHow Tara Barton Leads alliant’s Raving Fanatic Experience
In this episode of The Blue Room Podcast, Director of Talent Acquisition Lorraine Ladd sits down with Tara Barton, alliant’s Chief Ambassador of the Raving Fanatic Experience.
Lorraine
Ladd
Tara
Barton
9 AM CT
alliant AmplifiedPower, Politics, and Presidency
In this episode, former U.S. Congressman Rick Lazio sits down with David Urban, a decorated veteran, political strategist, and former Senior Advisor to President Trump, for a raw, behind-the-scenes conversation on navigating influence, leadership, and high-stakes decision-making in Washington and beyond.
David
J. Urban