By: JS MORLU, LLC CPAS

JS Morlu, LLC CPAs (ww.jsmorlu.com) is a registered CPA firm in Virginia and D.C. We provide CFO Services, DCAA/FAR Compliance, Financial Review/Auditing Services, Audit Readiness, Business Advisory, and Accounting System Solutions to businesses, not-for-profit and government. Our commitment to quality is demonstrated by our membership in the National Peer Review Committee, and the Governmental Audit Quality Center.

When we started our CPA firm, we were looking for an office. As is the case with most small startup firms, we had limited cash so could not afford the luxury of a big office. We were directed to the Mason Enterprise Center in Prince William. We met with Renee Younes and we instantly felt comfortable. She demonstrated to us that she really cares about the small business community, having being a small business owner earlier in her career.

We have had no regrets during the nearly two years we have been at the Mason Enterprise Center in Prince William. The management and staff at the Center are amongst the best professionals, always caring and supporting our work. For instance, when we needed an office in Woodbridge to do business and personal taxes in 2013, Renee went all out to ensure that we got a place in Woodbridge and negotiated the best price for us. She worked out all the details, including coordinating the signing of the lease agreement and moving us in. Her assistant Rizza Villacorte is also very considerate, always making you feel welcome. They provide top notch customer service.

Further, the Mason Center Prince William is not just a client support center. They want each business to grow and succeed, so they are always finding new and innovative ways to connect small businesses. As a small business owner networking is critical and Renee and her team make it all possible.

Qualifying companies from a number of industries can benefit from state and federal R&D tax credits. Unfortunately, these credits are often overlooked by companies that assume they must have a laboratory on-site or fear that they could trigger an IRS audit. With the Virginia application deadline approaching on April 1, small businesses should take steps now to understand the state program and decide if they can benefit.

The Mason Enterprise Center at George Mason University and CohnReznick invite you to a morning seminar that will address:

• Who qualifies
• How it works
• The benefits to small business
• Other considerations 

Speaker

Sonny Grover is Executive Vice President based out of alliantgroup's New York City office. He is a Certified Public Accountant with more than 20 years of experience providing tax, mergers & acquisitions, structuring, and operational consulting to corporations, partnerships, and individual business owners throughout the world. Previously, Sonny was a Tax Partner at Deloitte & Touche, LLP, where he managed a national consulting practice and a team of 30 professionals in 12 cities. Prior to Deloitte, Sonny was with Arthur Andersen. Sonny is a graduate of the University of Texas at Austin with his BBA & MPA (in tax).

The Veterans In Business Conference provides education, networking and business opportunities for Veteran and Service Disabled Veteran Small Business Owners. The conference was created by civic and business leaders in Northern Virginia to provide training and exposure to veterans who wish to grow their businesses through contracting and subcontracting opportunities with the Federal Government. Due to our close proximity to Washington D.C. and the long list of prime contractors who call Fairfax County home, the conference can provide attendees with a unique exposure to many of the small business offices from the Federal Government and the corporations that often need VOSBs and SDVOSBs to join their teams.

Small Business Resources (Orientation) THE PLACE TO START!

Tuesday, Jan 28: 4pm - 5pm, FREE

Wednesday, Feb 12: 8am - 9am, FREE

Thursday, Feb 27: 6pm - 7pm, FREE

Saturday, Feb 1: 9am - 12pm, Cost $25

Wednesday, Feb 19: 6pm - 8pm, Cost $25

Tuesday, Feb 11: 1pm - 4pm, Cost $25

Friday, Feb 7: 8am - 9:30am - Free and Low Cost Options to Start your Website, Cost $10

Tuesday, Feb 11: 10am - 12pm, Cost $75

Thursday, Feb 13: 10am - 1pm, Cost $25

Thursday, Feb 6: 10am - 1pm, Cost $25

Tuesday, Feb 11: 10am - 12pm, Cost $25

Wednesday, Feb 12: 10am - 12pm, Cost $25

Tues, Feb 18; Wed, Feb 19 & Thurs, Feb 20: 5:45pm - 9pm, Cost $115

Friday, Feb 21: 1pm - 4pm, Cost $65           

Monday, Feb 17: 10am - 12pm, Cost $95

Monday, Feb 17: 2pm - 4pm, Cost $95

Wednesday, January 22: 6pm - 9pm, Cost $65 

Wednesday, Feb 19: 1pm - 3pm, Cost $65

Please visit cbponline.org to register.

Location: Army Navy Country Club, Arlington, VA
Thursday, March 27, 2014, 7:45 am to 3:30pm