Manufacturing & Distribution Webinar Series

Manufacturing, distribution, and logistics businesses are facing challenges from all directions. The rapid pace of change demands speed, agility, and insight to remain competitive and stay ahead.

View our series of webinars designed to help you gain a clear understanding of green energy incentives, benefits of the Inflation Reduction Act, and how to implement inventory costing to improve your bottom line.

Webinar: Green Energy Incentives and Obligations of Manufacturers

Friday, November 3, 2023 | 2 – 3 p.m. CT

A focused discussion around tax credits that are newly available to manufacturers for their green energy investments and manufacturing activities along with what their customers are likely to demand to maximize their green credits.

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About the Presenters

Mel has over 38 years of experience specializing in legislative affairs, including development and implementation of tax legislation at the national level. He spent six years on the staff of the Joint Committee on Taxation and has served as the chairman of the Tax Legislation Committee of the AICPA. He oversees Eide Bailly's monitoring of federal tax legislation and the regulations implementing that legislation and shares his knowledge with the firm and its clients. He is a sought-after speaker for many AICPA, TEI and FEI conferences.

Angie provides accounting services to all types of business owners. Whether it’s detailed technical accounting work or payroll demands, she and her team serve as the outsourced accounting department. Angie values building relationships with clients. She ensures they feel empowered, confident and educated about their accounting practices so they can make knowledgeable decisions about their business.

Webinar: Inflation Reduction Act – How Manufacturers Can Benefit

Friday, December 1, 2023 | 2:30 – 3:30 p.m. CT

Manufacturers or distributors that may be considering new construction or a plant expansion could possibly qualify for available tax credits. The alternative fuel credit is allowable to manufacturers that sell or use alternative fuel in motor vehicles. Many businesses using forklifts have converted to run on propane instead of diesel. This conversation to propane qualifies as an alternative fuel.

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About the Presenter

Joe is a consultant with over 18 years of experience focused on understanding your core business needs and works to deliver value through quality, timely projects. He has a history of providing top-notch services across multiple areas of federal taxation. Specific areas of expertise include tax methods and periods related to fixed assets and inventory. Additionally, Joe has a passion for business credits and incentives, specifically green energy credits and research and development tax credits. He has a deep working knowledge in the manufacturing, real estate, healthcare, transportation, and technology industries. Joe is a member of Eide Bailly's National Tax Office (NTO), and acts as a resource for clients to become tax efficient and help analyze complex tax issues related to business decisions.

Webinar: Common Inventory Costing Mistakes and How to Avoid Them

Friday, December 8, 2023 | 2:30 – 3:30 p.m. CT

Inventory costing is a critical part of any business, but it can be complex and challenging, especially for businesses that are growing or expanding.

In this webinar, we walk you through the basics of inventory costing, step-by-step. We cover everything from choosing the right inventory costing method to implementing it in your business. We also discuss common inventory costing mistakes and how to avoid them.

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About the Presenter

David Grimes is a seasoned operations-oriented financial executive with a diverse background in small to large, public and private companies. He is passionate about identifying and solving problems that hinder a company's success by conducting profitability analysis and improving systems and information flow, with a focus on developing teams and team members.