In a celebration filled with joy, applause, and heartfelt admiration, Vickie Winn was honored Friday with the inaugural Heart of Shreveport Award at Holy Angels. Nominated by her colleagues at Heard, McElroy & Vestal (HMV) for her unwavering kindness, creativity, and quiet leadership, Winn received the award from HMV before an audience of friends, colleagues, Holy Angels residents, staff, and community leaders — including Shreveport Mayor Tom Arceneaux.
AI has finally shifted from headline hype to practical help because three new tools remove the friction that kept it bottled up: the Model Context Protocol, autonomous AI agents, and AI-powered browsers. Here’s how they’re turning chatbots into true coworkers—and why your business should care.
Heard, McElroy & Vestal, LLC (HMV) has been named a “Top 200 Firm” and one of the “Fastest-Growing Firms” by INSIDE Public Accounting (IPA). HMV was also recently recognized as a Locals Love Us award winner, listed in Forbes as one of America’s Top Recommended Tax and Accounting firms, and its managing partner was named to the Forbes’ 2025 America’s Best-in-State CPAs list.
The race for lithium, a key resource for clean energy, is intensifying with vast deposits beneath California's Salton Sea and the Ark-La-Tex region coming into focus. These areas promise significant economic gains and energy independence as innovations make extraction more feasible, yet environmental considerations and mineral rights negotiations remain critical. Explore how these developments could reshape America's energy landscape.
If you're shopping for a new car, there's a limited-time tax break that could save you thousands of dollars. However, there's a specific window of time, the rules are strict, and you must act strategically to make it work. Watch our video to learn more.
Today’s most profitable dental practices share a common formula: automate repetitive front-office work, match the right people to the right tasks, and deploy patient-friendly tech that accelerates cash flow. By combining quick wins like digital check-ins, contactless payments, and flexible in-house financing with deeper cost-saving tactics such as renegotiating supplier contracts and tracking chair-time KPIs (as outlined in this guide to uncovering savings without harming the patient experience), you can help cut overhead, collect faster, and still deliver the personalized care that keeps patients coming back.
SHREVEPORT, LA, July 1, 2025 – Heard, McElroy & Vestal, LLC (HMV) is proud to announce the promotions of Kelsi S. Dickerson, CPA, Elizabeth G. Killough, CPA, and Malia Wollerson, CPA to partner, effective July 1, 2025.
The One Big Beautiful Bill (OBBB) restores the immediate deductibility of domestic research and experimental (R&E) expenditures by rolling back key portions of the 2017 Tax Cuts and Jobs Act. Under the OBBB, companies can again expense qualified domestic R&E costs in the year incurred rather than capitalize and amortize them over five years. The legislation also introduces transition rules that let taxpayers retroactively apply the new deductibility to 2022 and 2023 costs, potentially unlocking refunds or reducing current-year tax liabilities. In addition, OBBB aligns Section 280C with the restored deduction, refining the interplay between R&E expense treatment and the research credit. Together, these changes offer meaningful cash-flow relief and fresh planning opportunities for businesses investing in U.S. innovation.
Evolving tax policies create urgency for family offices to evaluate their tax operating model. A modern tax function is a platform for value creation, risk management and informed decision making. Rethinking the operating model requires a focus on strategic alignment, not just cost containment.
Summer’s not just about sunshine—it’s also crunch time for 401(k) audits. If your organization has a retirement plan, this season could bring key audit deadlines. Don’t worry—we’ve put together a simple guide that breaks down when an audit is needed, common missteps to watch for, and tips to make the whole process easier. Stay ahead of the game and keep things running smoothly—so the only thing catching you off guard this summer is a surprise vacation day.
Scammers can now imitate your bank, your vendors, even your own executives, often with AI-generated voices. Watch this video to learn about safeguards your company can use to block these look-alike attacks.
In a world of constant change and unpredictability, scenario planning empowers businesses to anticipate multiple futures and make informed decisions. This strategic approach helps organizations manage risks, optimize resources, and stay agile amidst economic volatility, technological advancements, and shifting consumer preferences. Discover how scenario planning can transform your company's resilience and growth potential.
Curious about cash balance retirement plans? These plans can offer much higher contribution limits and potential tax advantages, but they also come with more complexity and commitment. Read on to see if this strategy might align with your goals - or if it's something to skip altogether.
Economic upheaval doesn’t just bring challenges - it opens the door for businesses that are willing to adapt. Now is the time to rethink your operations and uncover new opportunities for growth.
