Argy, Wiltse & Robinson, P.C.'s News

Darren Mills Joins Argy, Wiltse & Robinson, P.C.
Argy is pleased to announce the addition of Darren Mills as an International Corporate Services Principal.  Based out of Argy's headquarters in McLean, VA, Darren will help clients with their international expansion plans, restructuring, integration, repatriation, and exit strategies.  Darren brings to Argy over 15 years of experience serving corporations and flow-through entities. His clients consist of middle market businesses and large multi-nationals.  He has significant experience with manufacturing and distribution companies and complex structures.  Click on "Full Article" below to get more information on Darren.

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Test Your Knowledge: Fiduciary Responsibility and 401(k) Retirement Plans
Many of the actions involved in operating a retirement plan make the individual or entity performing those actions a fiduciary. Accordingly, fiduciary status is based on the functions performed for the plan, not just an individual's title.  Fiduciaries may be "named" by the plan or they may be "functional". The key to determining whether an individual is a fiduciary is whether they are exercising discretion or control over the plan. Mitigation of fiduciary risk should be an important principle for all plan sponsors and fiduciaries in helping evaluate, understand and identify responsibilities and duties attributable to a fiduciary.  Test your basic knowledge on fiduciary responsibility for retirement plans by clicking on "Full Article" below to take our quiz.

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  Timely Opportunities

Protect Your Intellectual Property from Infringers in China
Rushing to expand into China could leave your company vulnerable to patent or trademark infringement. A recent government report found that U.S. companies suffered lost sales, profits, and royalties, as well as brand reputation. Even if you never plan to do business in China, you could have IP problems there. Here are the basic intellectual property protections Chinese law offers and some steps your business can take that can help strengthen the protection of its IP rights.
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  Mergers & Acquisitions

Taking the Acquisition Route

Buying the assets or stock of another corporation is one way to quickly expand your business. But there are several issues to consider before making a final decision. Click "Full Article" for a look at the tax and non-tax consequences of an acquisition, as opposed to a merger.
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  Human Resources

Keep Top Talent on Board
Building an effective staff means giving employees plenty of leeway. A desirable environment combines a focused, flexible atmosphere with open communication and challenging work. Here are some smart, family-friendly elements to help your company retain top employees.
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  Business Finance

Search Your Company For Extra Cash
Profits aren't the sole province of your company's accounting staff or your chief financial officer. Each department contributes to the bottom line in one way or another and it's critical that all your employees understand how each area of the company accomplishes that. Click "Full Article" for some profit-boosting suggestions and how to get everyone more involved in the process.
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