SVA Press Releases


SVA Announces Formation of Trust Company 10/16/2008 Suby, Von Haden & Associates, S.C. announces an addition to the SVA companies. SVA Trust Company, LLC is chartered in South Dakota with offices in Sioux Falls, S.D., Madison and Milwaukee, Wis. The company’s board of managers includes John F. Suby, chair; Jack R. Cotton, president; E.G. Schramka, vice-president; Timothy W. Sherry, cashier; and Dixie Hieb, secretary. Suby, Von Haden & Associates, S.C., Certified Public Accountants, and its affiliates in the SVA companies provide professional services from seven offices in Wisconsin, northern Illinois and South Dakota.
SVA Consulting, LLC Named to 2008 Microsoft Dynamics President's Club 9/11/2008 SVA Consulting has been named to the 2008 Microsoft Dynamics President’s Club receiving recognition from Microsoft Corp. for its dedicated commitment to customers. This honor reflects SVA Consulting LLC, success in extending the Microsoft Dynamics platform to drive business advantages in companies worldwide. This recognition came during the Microsoft Worldwide Partner Conference 2008 in Houston. The elite club recognizes the top 5 percent of Microsoft Business Solutions partners worldwide and their constant dedication to delivering solutions that meet their customers’ unique needs, active pursuit of product and technological advancement, and impressive sales performance. “Microsoft is proud to congratulate SVA Consulting, LLC on being named to this year’s Microsoft Dynamics President’s Club,” said Doug Kennedy, vice president, Microsoft Dynamics Partners. “[Business Name] not only has demonstrated a high level of product expertise, but also has provided a superior level of service and commitment to our Microsoft Dynamics customers, ultimately contributing to the overall success of Microsoft Dynamics and companies worldwide.” SVA Consulting, LLC works closely with the teams at Microsoft to maintain a comprehensive understanding of the Microsoft Dynamics platform. This knowledge, combined with a deep understanding of customers’ business needs, enables them to help customers leverage the full value of their Microsoft investments and achieve the enhanced customer service, productivity and operational efficiency that promote growth and competitive advantage. SVA Consulting, LLC provides implementation, training and consultation in Wisconsin for small, midmarket and corporate businesses using business applications. They specializes in Microsoft Dynamics GP, Microsoft Dynamics SL, Microsoft Dynamics NAV, and Microsoft Dynamics CRM that help leading global companies across industries achieve success. About SVA Consulting SVA Consulting provides business and financial management solutions and services that help small, mid-size and multi-division enterprises improve their business operations. They offer industry-based expertise with leading applications from Microsoft, Microsoft Dynamics and FRx Software. Founded in 1992, SVA Consulting has grown to over 25 professional staff and has offices in Madison and Milwaukee, Wisconsin, as well as Rockford, Illinois. For more information, visit www.svaconsulting.com.
SVA Consulting Opens Certified Training Center 8/12/2008 SVA Consulting, LLC has opened a Microsoft Certified Training Center at its headquarters located at 1221 John Q. Hammons Drive, Madison. The center offers Microsoft-certified instruction and courseware materials in Microsoft Dynamics and Office products. SVA’s Certified Training Center designation is the highest level of training certification available from Microsoft. With offices in Madison and Milwaukee, SVA Consulting is a Microsoft Gold Certified Partner providing software sales, configuration, training, customization and ongoing support of Microsoft Dynamics™ products including Microsoft Dynamics GP™, Microsoft Dynamics SL™, and Microsoft Dynamics CRM™. The firm is affiliated with Suby, Von Haden & Associates, S.C., Certified Public Accountants. For more information about the SVA’s Certified Training Center, contact Robin Reicosky at (608) 826-2400.
SVA Consulting Offers Additional Software Choices to Manufacturers and Distributors 7/29/2008 SVA Consulting, LLC (SVA), a provider of process improvement consulting services and business management solutions to manufacturers and distributors, has added full implementation services of Microsoft Dynamics NAV™ (formerly Microsoft Business Solutions - Navision™) to its suite of supported business applications. The addition of Microsoft Dynamics NAV strengthens the solution offerings provided by SVA Consulting, especially for customers engaged in supply chain management, according to Tim Hanson, Supply Chain Management Principal with SVA. Based in Madison and Milwaukee, SVA Consulting is a Microsoft Gold Certified Partner providing software sales, configuration, training, customization and ongoing support of Microsoft Dynamics™ products including Microsoft Dynamics GP™, Microsoft Dynamics SL™, and Microsoft Dynamics CRM™.
Highlights of the Economic Stimulus Act of 2008 - Passed by House & Senate; President will Sign 3/3/2008 On Feb. 7, both the Senate and House of Representatives passed H.R. 5140, the "Economic Stimulus Act of 2008" (Stimulus Act). The measure is thus cleared for the President's signature. Details on the Stimulus Act will be available on tomorrow's Checkpoint© Federal Tax Updates Newspage.New Rebate. An eligible individual will receive a basic rebate equal to the greater of: (1) his net income tax liability up to a maximum of $600 ($1,200 for a joint return); or (2) $300 ($600 for a joint return) if either (a) the taxpayer's qualifying income is at least $3,000; or (b) his net income tax liability is at least $1 and gross income is greater than the sum of the applicable basic standard deduction amount and one personal exemption (two personal exemptions for a joint return). Qualifying income is earned income generally, veterans' disability payments (including payments to survivors of disabled veterans), and social security benefits. There will be an additional $300 per-child credit amount. The amount of the rebate (both the basic and the child's amount) phases out at a rate of 5% of adjusted gross income (AGI) above $75,000 ($150,000 for joint returns). The rebate won't be available if an individual's tax return does not include valid identification numbers (Social Security Numbers issued by the Social Security Administration). Boosted Sec. 179 expensing. For tax years beginning in 2008, the Stimulus Act increases the $128,000 expensing limit to $250,000 and boosts the overall investment limit from $510,000 to $800,000. Bonus first-year depreciation. The Stimulus Act generally permits a bonus first-year depreciation deduction of 50% of the adjusted basis of qualified property acquired and placed in service after Dec. 31, 2007, and before Jan. 1, 2009. The otherwise applicable “luxury auto” cap on first year depreciation increases by $8,000 for vehicles that qualify. In general, property eligible for bonus depreciation consists of: (1) tangible property with a recovery period not exceeding 20 years; (2) purchased computer software; (3) water utility property; and (4) qualified leasehold improvement property. Bonus depreciation will be allowed for alternative minimum tax (AMT) as well as for regular tax purposes.
SVA Introduces New Executive Search Service 2/4/2008 SVA Staffing Solutions, LLC, a retained executive search firm, was recently established by the SVA Companies, the affiliated companies of Suby, Von Haden & Associates, S.C., Certified Public Accountants and Business Consultants. SVA Staffing Solutions provides executive search and employee recruitment services to companies and organizations in the health care, manufacturing, distribution, construction, real estate development, retail and non-profit sectors. Don Thayer was named director of the service. SVA Staffing Solutions’ headquarters is located at 1221 John Q. Hammons Drive, Madison, Wis., 53717. The phone number is (877) 459-8529. The SVA Companies have offices in Madison, Milwaukee and Neenah, Wis., and Rockford and Freeport, Ill.