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In the world of business, problems arise every day. Keep your business moving forward with Darnall, Sikes & Frederick.

07/10/2026

𝐹𝑟𝑎𝑢𝑑 𝐹𝑟𝑖𝑑𝑎𝑦, written by shareholder Kyle P. Saltzman, CPA, CFE, shares real-world cases every other Friday to help organizations recognize risks and strengthen controls.

This week's case highlights how internal collusion can undermine even trusted organizations.

According to federal prosecutors, a former city employee pleaded guilty to helping embezzle and launder $1.5 million in public funds by using four secret bank accounts over a 12-year period. The scheme allegedly involved diverting federal grant money and using stolen funds for political contributions and other personal expenditures.

Fraud often requires more than opportunity—it thrives when oversight is lacking. Could something similar happen at your organization, or do you have the controls in place to detect it?

Read the full case: https://loom.ly/5mqzCbE

07/04/2026

Happy Independence Day from Darnall, Sikes & Frederick! 🌟

Wishing our clients, colleagues and communities a safe and joyful holiday as we celebrate our nation’s independence.

07/02/2026

🇺🇸❤️🤍💙 Celebrating America’s 250th Independence Day! 💙🤍❤️🇺🇸

Today, our Lafayette office showed their patriotic spirit as we celebrate 250 years of American freedom, opportunity, and community. We're proud to honor the values that have shaped our nation while recognizing the dedicated professionals who help us serve our clients and communities every day.

From all of us at Darnall, Sikes & Frederick, we wish you a safe and happy Independence Day filled with family, friends, and celebration! 🎆🎇

06/26/2026

𝐹𝑟𝑎𝑢𝑑 𝐹𝑟𝑖𝑑𝑎𝑦, written by shareholder Kyle P. Saltzman, CPA, CFE, shares real-world cases every other Friday to help organizations recognize risks and strengthen controls.

This week's case is a reminder that procurement fraud can hide in plain sight.

Authorities allege a hospital employee stole $2.5 million in medical supplies by making excessive purchases and reselling the inventory to a third party.

Regularly comparing expected versus actual purchasing costs can help uncover unusual spending patterns before losses escalate.

Read more: https://loom.ly/fXBoAq0

06/25/2026

Congratulations to the Darnall, Sikes & Frederick team members serving on the 𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟓–𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟔 𝐋𝐨𝐮𝐢𝐬𝐢𝐚𝐧𝐚 𝐒𝐨𝐜𝐢𝐞𝐭𝐲 𝐨𝐟 𝐂𝐏𝐀𝐬 (𝐋𝐂𝐏𝐀) 𝐀𝐜𝐚𝐝𝐢𝐚𝐧𝐚 𝐂𝐡𝐚𝐩𝐭𝐞𝐫 𝐁𝐨𝐚𝐫𝐝!

We are proud to recognize:

✨ 𝐂𝐡𝐞𝐫𝐢𝐞 𝐍𝐚𝐯𝐚𝐫𝐫𝐞, 𝐂𝐏𝐀 – President
✨ 𝐍𝐢𝐜𝐨𝐥𝐞 𝐁𝐫𝐮𝐜𝐡𝐞𝐳, 𝐂𝐏𝐀 – Member At-Large
✨ 𝐓𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐉𝐢𝐚𝐧𝐠, 𝐂𝐏𝐀, 𝐂𝐕𝐀 – New Member At-Large
✨ 𝐃𝐲𝐥𝐚𝐧 𝐅𝐮𝐬𝐞𝐥𝐢𝐞𝐫, 𝐂𝐏𝐀 – Emerging CPA

Our team had a wonderful time celebrating at the LCPA Acadiana Chapter's Election of Officers & Social, connecting with fellow professionals and kicking off another year of leadership and service within the accounting community.

Congratulations to Cherie, Nicole, Ting and Dylan! Thank you for your commitment to the profession and for representing Darnall, Sikes & Frederick throughout Acadiana.

06/18/2026

Growth is exciting, but it can also create new tax considerations.

As businesses expand, it’s important to revisit:
• Entity structure
• Payroll obligations
• Multi-state and international tax exposure
• Equipment purchases
• Quarterly tax estimates

Planning ahead can help businesses scale more efficiently while avoiding costly surprises down the road.

06/12/2026

𝐹𝑟𝑎𝑢𝑑 𝐹𝑟𝑖𝑑𝑎𝑦, written by shareholder Kyle P. Saltzman, CPA, CFE, shares real-world cases every other Friday to help organizations recognize risks and strengthen controls.

This week's case highlights an alleged $3 million fraud scheme inside a commercial cleaning company. Authorities charged a former operations manager and eight others, alleging they diverted payroll funds to family members and approved payments on fraudulent subcontractor invoices.

The scheme was uncovered during a corporate restructuring that revealed unusual transactions. While investigators believe the fraud may have lasted nearly 15 years, record retention limitations restricted the company's review to records dating back to 2015.

Cases involving multiple participants can be extremely difficult for internal controls to detect. This serves as a reminder of the importance of strong oversight, employee screening and ongoing fraud risk monitoring.

https://loom.ly/9eBUV2c

06/10/2026

Tax deadlines don’t always end in April.

Businesses and individuals should stay aware of upcoming filing requirements, estimated payment due dates and extension deadlines throughout the year. Missing key dates can lead to unnecessary penalties and added stress.

A proactive approach and a trusted accounting partner can help keep everything on track.

06/04/2026

Looking for ways to lower taxable income while investing in your future?

Retirement contributions may offer valuable tax advantages for both individuals and business owners. Depending on your situation, options like IRAs, 401(k)s and SEP plans can help reduce current tax liability while supporting long-term financial goals.

Working with a trusted advisor can help ensure you’re maximizing available opportunities before key deadlines.

06/02/2026

𝐎𝐩𝐩𝐨𝐫𝐭𝐮𝐧𝐢𝐭𝐲 𝐙𝐨𝐧𝐞 𝐈𝐧𝐯𝐞𝐬𝐭𝐦𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐬: 𝐖𝐡𝐚𝐭’𝐬 𝐂𝐡𝐚𝐧𝐠𝐢𝐧𝐠?

The One Big Beautiful Bill Act (OBBBA) introduces key updates to Qualified Opportunity Zone (QOZ) investments, creating new tax planning opportunities for investors.

🔍 Highlights include:
• Continued capital gains tax deferral and reduction opportunities
• Reduced "substantial improvement" threshold (100% → 50%)
• Updated reporting requirements for Qualified Opportunity Funds
• Tax benefits tied to 5-, 7- and 10-year holding periods
• Potential basis step-ups for long-term investments

In our latest blog, 𝐁𝐞𝐭𝐡𝐚𝐧𝐲 𝐖𝐞𝐛𝐫𝐞 explains what these changes could mean for investors and their advisors.

👉 Read more: https://loom.ly/1sRzNWk

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