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Happy Holidays (2018)	Happy Holidays (2017)	Happy Holidays (2016) Published on Dec 12, 2016 As we come to the close of another year, We want to wish you, A joyous holiday season and happy new year, From our team to yours, It has been a pleasure working with you, With sincere appreciation, Happy Holidays from the whole team at Ryun, Givens and Company!
Happy Holidays (2015) Published on Dec 16, 2015 This holiday season, From our family to yours, We hope your holidays are filled with joy, cheer, and laughter. At Ryun, Givens & Company, we are looking forward to the new year, And continuing to bring you the quality services you expect. One of the real joys of this season, Is the opportunity to say thanks. It's been a pleasure working with you. Happy Holidays from the whole team at Ryun, Givens & Company	RGC Team Stats Published on June 8, 2015 Here are a few things you may not know about the team at Ryun, Givens & Company. Are we Iowa or Iowa State fans? Mac or PC users? Watch this video and find out some fun things about us.	Happy Holidays (2014) Published on December 10, 2014 Happy Holidays from Ryun, Givens & Company. Check out this video for our unique telling of the story, "'Twas the End of December."
Meet Blake Miller Published on February 4, 2014 Meet Blake Miller, a new auditor at Ryun, Givens & Company!	2013 Golf Outing Published on June 30, 2013 A Friday afternoon with bright sunshine and temperatures in the mid 80s made for a wonderful day to get out of the office and go golf...even with some very strong wind!	Happy Holidays (2013) Published on December 23, 2013 Happy Holidays from our firm!
Special Announcement Published on July 19, 2013 We are pleased to announce a new partner Ryun, Givens & Company! Hear what our team has to say about her and how this will help us to better serve our clients.	Ryun, Givens Report Card (2012) Published on February 20, 2015 The results from our client surveys are in and we are really happy with what our clients are saying about us!	RGC Insights to Success Published on August 7, 2012 Our blog RGC Insights to Success is about bringing together ideas from our firm and others on how to be successful. This video has some of our favorite quotes from our most inspirational articles. Check out the full blog at rgcinsightstosuccess.com!
RAN ONE Thriving Firm Uploaded on October 15, 2011 What is a thriving firm? RAN ONE asked accountants to give their answers in a video competition. This video is the winner!	Meet Our Team (2012) Published on April 2, 2012 From world travelers to avid sports fans, our team at Ryun, Givens & Company plays just as hard as we work! Watch this video to find out who we are outside of the office.

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In Our Clients' Own Words Published on February 23, 2012 At Ryun, Givens & Company, we bring more to the table than just your typical accounting services. Hear why some of our clients recommend working with us.	New Medicaid Cost Report Seminar Published on May 11, 2015 On April 17th and 24th, Steve Givens presented on the extensive changes to the Medicaid Cost Report. Here's what people are saying about the event. Check out the News & Events tab for more on our events or email wtucker@ryungivens.com	RGC Seminars Testimonial Published on June 3, 2014 At Ryun, Givens & Company we are dedicated to keeping our clients informed on important issues that affect Senior Communities. Part of the way we do this is through seminars. Check out this video for some great reviews from clients who've attended our seminars!

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Thank You Iowa Nursing Homes Published on May 10, 2013 In recognition of National Nursing Home Week (May 12-18th) we produced this video to say thank you to the countless hard working facilities in Iowa. Thank you for all that you do!	Full Presentation Published on October 17, 2013 In senior communities, there are three primary sources of revenue. Ryun, Givens & Company's managing partner Steve Givens, CPA, explains these sources as well as his predictions for the industry's future in his presentation, "What Drives Profits in Long-Term Care?" Steve is a regionally recognized expert on the long-term care industry. Below are the eight individual parts of the presentation.	What Drives Profits in LTC: Part 1 Published on October 13, 2013 In the first part of his eight part presentation, "What Drives Profits in Long-Term Care?" Steve Givens, CPA, explains the importance of profits..
What Drives Profits in LTC: Part 2 Published on October 13, 2013 In the second part of his eight part presentation on, "What Drives Profits in Long-Term Care?" Steve Givens, CPA, explains what profits are.	What Drives Profits in LTC: Part 3 Published on October 13, 2013 Steve Givens, CPA, discusses a case study on a long-term care facility in the third part of his eight part presentation, "What Drives Profits in Long-Term Care?"	What Drives Profits in LTC: Part 4 Published on October 13, 2013 Medicaid plays a crucial role in affecting profits in the long-term care industry in Iowa. Steve Givens, CPA, takes a detailed look in the fourth part of his eight part presentation, "What Drives Profits in Long-Term Care?"
What Drives Profits in LTC: Part 5 Published on October 13, 2013 In the fifth part of his eight part presentation on, "What Drives Profits in Long-Term Care?" Steve Givens, CPA, discusses how Medicare affects profits in these senior communities.	What Drives Profits in LTC: Part 6 Published on October 13, 2013 Steve Givens, CPA, discusses how private pay affects the profits of long-term care facilities in the sixth part of his eight part presentation, "What Drives Profits in Long-Term Care?"	What Drives Profits in LTC: Part 7 Published on October 13, 2013 In the seventh part of his eight part presentation on, "What Drives Profits in Long-Term Care?" Steve Givens, CPA, discusses expense issues.
What Drives Profits in LTC: Part 8 Published on October 13, 2013 Steve Givens, CPA, discusses his predictions for the future of long-term care in the final part of his eight part presentation, "What Drives Profits in Long-Term Care?"

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Published on August 26, 2013

In this week's Tax Tip Tuesday Video Blog, we discuss some big changes when it comes to purchasing equipment for your business that may happen if Congress doesn't act. Specifically we look at bonus depreciation and why you may want to make a business vehicle purchase now.

Bonus Depreciation

Published on June 24, 2013

In this week's Tax Tip Tuesday Video Blog, we start an installment on issues covering health care reform and take an in depth look at the increased hospital insurance tax for high-earning workers and self-employed taxpayers.

Health Care Reform Part 1

Published on July 9, 2013

In this week's Tax Tip Tuesday Video Blog, we continue our installment on issues covering health care reform and take a look at the delayed employer mandate.

Health Care Reform Part 3

Published on August 19, 2013

In this week's Tax Tip Tuesday Video Blog, we discuss some big changes when it comes to purchasing equipment for your business that may happen if Congress doesn't act.

Year-End Tax Planning and Equipment

Published July 1, 2013

In this week's Tax Tip Tuesday Video Blog, we start an installment on issues covering health care reform and take a look at the new higher threshold for deducting medical expenses.

Health Care Reform Part 2

Published on July 15, 2013

In this week's Tax Tip Tuesday Video Blog, we continue our installment on issues covering health care reform and take a look at health flexible spending accounts (FSAs) and the dollar cap on contributions.

Health Care Reform Part 4

Health Care Part 5 Published on September 17, 2013 In this week's Tax Tip Tuesday Video Blog, we continue our installment on issues covering health care reform and take a look at why small businesses are exempt from penalties for not offering health care coverage to their employees. We also explain what the fines are for larger companies that do not offer health insurance.	Summer Jobs for Students Published on May 20, 2013 Having a summer job in high school or college is a chance to learn a lot about taxes. Get a heads up on some important facts in this week's Tax Tip Tuesday Video Blog.	Plan for Next Year's Tax Return Now Published on May 13, 2013 Here are some tips to help you start planning now for next year's tax return. It can make a big difference!
Notices from the IRS or State Published on May 6, 2013 The IRS and State of Iowa send millions of letters and notices to taxpayers. Here's what you need to know if you get one.	Three Taxes Changes for 2013 Published on April 29, 2013 2013 comes with a lot of tax changes. Here's a look at three important items.	New Medicare Surtaxes Published on April 23, 2013 There are two new Medicare surtaxes that resulted from the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act. In this week's Tax Tip Tuesday Video Blog, we will take a closer look.
Tax Return Deadline Rules Published on April 8, 2013 April 15th is quickly approaching. Here's what you need to know about this important tax deadline.	The IRS and Phishing Scams Published on April 1, 2013 This is something every taxpayer needs to know. There are countless scams where criminals pretend to be the IRS. In this week's Tax Tip Tuesday Video Blog we give you the information you need to know to keep from becoming a victim.	Home Office Deductions Published on March 25, 2013 Do you work from home or do part of your job at home? This week's Tax Tip Tuesday Video Blog will tell you if you qualify for home office deductions.
Income Tax Effects Published on March 19, 2013 This week's topic is income tax effects related to the inheritance of property, including stock.	Roth Conversions for Retirement Plan Published on March 12, 2013 This week's topic is Roth Conversions for Retirement Plans.	2013 Depreciation Limits Published on March 5, 2013 This week's topic is the 2013 depreciation limits for business autos, light trucks, and vans.
Donating Stocks to Charity Published on February 26, 2013 If you're making a large charitable donation soon, a smart way to go is to donate a stock directly to the charity. This can save you a lot of money.	Deducting Charitable Donations Published on February 19, 2013 There are specific rules that apply when deducting your charitable donations. Watch this video for more details.	New Forms for 2012 Published on February 11, 2013 The IRS announced that it will begin filing returns containing certain forms on February 10th and additional forms on February 14th. Watch this video for more details.
Updated Status of the 2012 TaxReturn Published on February 5, 2013 The IRS began processing individual returns on January 30th. However, the Iowa Legislature has not passed the legislation needed to update Iowa's 2012 tax law to include all the changes from the American Tax Payer Relief Act. This will delay some taxpayers from filing a state return.	Status of the 2012 Tax Return Published on January 28, 2013 The IRS will begin receiving individual income tax returns on January 30, 2013. But some returns won't be able to be filed until February or early March. Find out why in this week's edition of Ryun, Givens & Co's Tax Tip Tuesday Video Blog.	2% Payroll Tax Reduction Published on January 21, 2013 This week's topic is the expiration of the 2% payroll tax reduction. This is why your paycheck may be a little bit smaller this month.
2012 Tax Return Filing Season Published on January 14, 2013 This week's topic is 2012 Tax Return Filing Season and Withholding for 2013.	American Taxpayer Relief Act Published on January 7, 2013 This week's topic is the American Taxpayer Relief Act and the changes it makes to Section 179.	Special Edition: The Fiscal Cliff Published on January 3, 2013 Congress has passed the American Taxpayer Relief Act. Here's the breakdown of the key points in this special edition of Ryun, Givens & Company's Tax Tip Tuesday Video Blog by partner Curt Brand.
Expiration of the Payroll TaxHoliday Published on December 31, 2012 This week's topic is the expiration of the payroll tax holiday and 2013 withholding tables.	Status of Year-End Tax Legislation Published on December 24, 2012 We were hoping to be able to let you know that a tax bill passed before Christmas. Unfortunately Congress and the President are still going back and forth. Here is the where the situation stands.	2013 Pension Plan Limitations Published on December 17, 2012 The IRS recently released the 2013 pension plan limitations. Here's some important information for your 401 (k), 403(b), and IRA.
The Year-End and the Fiscal Cliff Published on December 10, 2012 Since it appears that Congress and the President are not ready to finalize any tax legislation yet this year, this week's blog takes another quick look at some of the areas this lack of legislation could impact.	Bonus Depreciation and Section 179 Published on December 3, 2012 Now's the time to make certain business purchases because of favorable depreciation and expensing rules, which may not be around in 2013!	2013 Standard Mileage Rates Published on November 27, 2012 This week's topic is changes to the standard mileage rates for 2013
Federal Estate and Gift Tax Changes Published on November 12, 2012 This week, we cover changes to the Federal Estate and Gift Tax taking effect in 2013.	After the Election Published on November 12, 2012 Now that the election is over, find out if you will be paying more in taxes.	Have You Voted Yet? Published on November 5, 2012 This week's topic is a list of tax issues affected by the election.
Social Security and Medicare Tax Published on October 29, 2012 This week's topic is the Social Security and Medicare tax for 2013 for earned income.	Medicare Surtax on Investment Income Published on October 22, 2012 Today's topic is the Medicare surtax on investment income, which is a tax increase for some Americans in 2013.	Tax Tip Tuesday Published on March 6, 2012 Tax rates will go up in 2013. Find out what you can do now to prepare.

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Failing to Plan Is Planning to Fail Published on February 14, 2013 When you go on a road trip, you have a plan. You decide which route to take. That's like your business plan. It spells out the details so you know what route to take to get your business where you want it to go.	Get Your Employees to Perform Better Published on June 5, 2013 The success of a business comes from the performance of every team member. Performance appraisals are one way to help team members improve. Learn how in this week's Businesses Getting Results blog.	The Elevator Speech Published on April 25, 2013 How can you impress a prospective client and convince them to buy from you in just a few moments? An elevator speech should be your go to plan. This week's Businesses Getting Results blog will show you what you need to include in your speech.
Home-Based Businesses Published on April 9, 2013 A home-based business gives you a lot of freedom, but it comes with its own unique set of challenges. In this week's Businesses Getting Results video, we'll show you if this career route is right for you.	Collecting Late Payments Published on August 21, 2013 Late payments can harm your business. You need to be consistent and persistent to be successful at collecting them. This week's Businesses Getting Results video shows you six rules to follow.	Financial Ratios Made Easy Published on May 31, 2013 You need to understand your financial statements in order to keep your business going. Sure, this stuff seems complicated and is initially hard to understand for some, but not paying attention here could lead to business failure.
Disaster Planning & Business Recover Published on August 19, 2013 It could be a fire, a computer virus or a supplier who goes out of business. Any of these things can cause your business to fail. That's why it's crucial to develop a disaster plan. This week's Businesses Getting Results video shows you the four steps to an effective plan.	Grooming Your Business for Sale Published on August 12, 2013 It may be a little ways off, but someday you may want to sell your business. You need to prepare in advance to make it attractive to potential buyers. This week's Businesses Getting Results video shows you what steps you should take now.	Get the Most out of Your Advertising Published on July 29, 2013 Little steps can make a big difference in stretching your advertising dollars. This week's Businesses Getting Results blog gives you some easy steps to make your money last longer.
Improving and Protecting Your Credit Published on July 17, 2013 It is crucial to be responsible when you manage your credit rating. Having credit ready and available when you need it will help you run your business. This Businesses Getting Results blog shows you how to improve and protect your credit score.	5 Steps for Managing Your SalesLeads Published on June 27, 2013 Companies make a huge mistake by letting leads slip through their fingers. This week's Businesses Getting Results video shows you a five step lead management system to keep that from happening to you!	Best Valuation on Your Business Published on June 19, 2013 Business owners get a valuation of the business when they want to sell, for estate planning purposes, in the case of a lawsuit, or for many other reasons. But you shouldn't wait until something happens to do this. Learn about the benefits of getting a valuation now in this week's Businesses Getting Results video!
Smart Ways to Control Costs Published on March 21, 2013 Learn important financial terms that will help you understand and control your costs in this Businesses Getting Results Video.	Downsizing: a Cost Cutting Strategy Published on June 17, 2013 Businesses choose to downsize for many reasons. But this needs to be done properly or harm could be done to the business. Learn how in this week's Businesses Getting Results blog.	Extending Your Reach: eMarketing Published on May 21, 2013 Whether it's sending emails or posting on social media sites, eMarketing is a cheap and effective way to reach your clients. Learn how to get started in this week's Businesses Getting Results blog!
Optimizing the Value Chain Published on May 17, 2013 It's important to know how your business is performing in all areas and what the effects would be if you altered something. The business value chain is a description of your business's activities and costs. This week's Businesses Getting Results blog explains what to do and how a value chain analysis may improve your business.	Starting Your Own Business Published on May 10, 2013 Starting your own business may be one of the most difficult, but also most rewarding things you ever do. This week's Businesses Getting Results blog has some tips to help you succeed.	4 Ways to Manage Cash Flow Published on May 1, 2013 Without this, your business can't exist. Cash is the lifeblood of your business. In this week's Businesses Getting Results blog, learn 4 ways to improve your cash flow.
Internal Control System Published on April 17, 2013 Internal controls are like a check and balance system to help detect and eliminate risks. This system will help improve a business's efficiency and protect its finances. This week's Businesses Getting Results blog will show you the 5 steps in building an internal control system.	Features and Benefits Published on January 15, 2013 Market your product based on its benefits, not its features. This is what customers care about.	Inventory Management Published on September 19, 2013 It's something that can tie up your cash and hurt your business if you don't manage it properly. Learn more about inventory management in this weeks Businesses Getting Results Video.
Unique Core Differentiators Published on April 2, 2013 There's one thing you can do that makes the customer pick you over your competition. Learn how to develop your unique core differentiators in this week's Businesses Getting Results Video.	The Power of Word of Mouth Published on March 27, 2013 Reputation is just the first step when climbing the staircase to success. Learn about the power of word of mouth in this week's Businesses Getting Results Video.	Improving Your Marketing ROI Published on March 13, 2013 Learn how to improve your marketing ROI in three steps.
Time Management Published on March 7, 2013 Managing your time effectively will help you increase your efficiency in achieving your goals. Learn how in this week's Businesses Getting Results blog!	Recruiting Good People Published on February 27, 2013 Here are some tips on how to recruit the right people for your business in this week's Businesses Getting Results blog.	Perceived Indifference Published on February 20, 2013 Statistics show that you lose 7 out of 10 customers because they think you don't care about their wants and needs - it's called perceived indifference. Learn more in this week's Businesses Getting Results blog.
SWOT: Your Business Health Check Published on February 5, 2013 A SWOT analysis will help you develop a strategy to keep your business successful.	Leadership As a Management Tool Published on July 26, 2012 To run a business effectively, you need to master the art of leadership. You may be a good manager, but leadership is about creating and communicating a vision and motivating people to work towards it.	Quality Marketing Materials Published on January 29, 2013 Marketing is important in order to grow your business and make more money. But in a tough economy, you can't always spend as much as you'd like. So how do you create high quality materials that have a low cost?
Money Ain't Everything Published on January 22, 2013 Money is a big factor when it comes to choosing a job, but people consider other things. Here are some smart ways to recognize and reward your team.	Key Performance Indicators Published on January 9, 2013 Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) measure how your business is doing. They do so in three ways.	Improving Systems and Processes Published on January 3, 2013 Changing just one process that's related to how your business functions can really improve your business as a whole.
Develop Quality Assurance Processes Published on November 7, 2012 A quality assurance system shows your employees how things should be done. This Businesses Getting Results video shows you how to implement this system and highlights its benefits.	Sustaining a Competitive Advantage Published on December 24, 2012 There are many factors that affect how competitive you are as a business. But what's the best way to gain an advantage over your competition?	Develop and Manage Your Brand Published on December 19, 2012 You don't have to be Coke or Apple to brand your company. Even small businesses can have a successful brand.
Dealing with Customer Complaints Published on December 13, 2012 Customers are actually doing you a favor when they complain. Use this as an opportunity to improve. There are seven steps to follow when dealing with a complaint.	Customer Lifetime Value Published on December 5, 2012 Some customers only purchase from you once. Others keep coming back. They have a different value to your business. That value should influence how much you invest in them.	Creating a Sales System Published on November 28, 2012 Selling comes naturally to some and is a daunting task to others. But an internal systemized process will make selling easier for your team. This video will break down the selling process and show you that it's not as painful as you may think.
Trade Show Marketing Published on August 30, 2013 Are trade shows worth the time and money? Find out in this weeks Businesses Getting Results Video.	B2B Marketing Published on October 31, 2012 What is B2B marketing and how is it different from B2C? We break down the basics in this Businesses Getting Results Video.	Risk Management Published on October 25, 2012 A tornado, computer virus, or software failure are all examples of business interruptions that can cause major damage to your business.
Building a Winning Team Published on October 16, 2012 It's not always easy to get a group of people to work together as a team. But teamwork can mean great things for your business.	Benchmarking for Profitability Published on October 10, 2012 Benchmarking is a tool you can use to help improve your profitability. You figure out what the best business practices are. Then you set goals to get there.	Occupational Fraud Published on October 3, 2012 Occupational fraud is when an employee steals from your business. This could be as simple as using the internet for personal use or the serious situation of a complex embezzlement scheme.
Selling Solutions - Not Products Published on September 26, 2012 Some people try to sell by pushing the product; that behavior is aggravating. But there's a better approach to selling called relationship selling.	Working ON Your Business Published on September 19, 2012 Learn how to spend less time on the day-to-day activities of your business and more time focusing on the big picture in this week's Businesses Getting Results Video!	Using Offers to Win Business Published on September 13, 2012 Using "offers" is a special technique that businesses can use to entice customers to buy, thereby increasing your business.
Testimonials & Referrals Published on September 6, 2012 When a business says they have a great product, it's one thing. But it's a lot more convincing when a customer says it. It's easier than you think to get a great testimonial or referral from your current clients.	Pricing Strategies Published on August 29, 2012 The right pricing structure helps a business generate sales and gain loyal customers. The wrong one can keep you from being profitable. A rational way of determining your product's price is crucial to credibility and profitability.	Develop an Extraordinary Guarantee Published on August 22, 2012 An extraordinary guarantee can have a direct effect on how likely a person is to buy from you. This is about a new way of looking at guaranteeing your product or service that is much more effective and can contribute to improving sales, attracting more new customers, and getting greater loyalty from your existing ones.
Crafting Customer Communications Published on August 15, 2012 Communicating with your customers goes beyond a simple conversation. It's any interaction you and your team have with clients. How you handle communicating with your customers can make or break your business.	Professionalizing Family Business Published on August 13, 2012 Many family businesses are small, but they make up a significant part of the economy. this video details the five areas successful family businesses professionalize themselves in.	The Business Plan Published on August 1, 2012 Do you run your business or does it run you? A business plan is a tool for giving you some control over your business to allow you to run it. Plus, it gives you clearly thought out goals and ideas on how to achieve them.
Becoming Customer Centric Published on July 18, 2012 The customer is the center of all business efforts making the business "customer-centric". Or at least, that's how it should be, but many companies neglect this practice. Here's an analysis of how becoming customer-centric can help you stand a part from the competition, maintain current customers, and gain new customers.	Planning for Business Life Events Published on July 17, 2012 For small business owners, their business is a large part of their financial capital. Here are some insights to protecting that wealth in light of some of the events that could happen to a business.	Hire the Right People Published on July 16, 2012 Here are some insights on how to help your employees become successful at their jobs.
Finding New Sources of Business Published on June 27, 2012 An established business needs to be constantly on the lookout for growth opportunities. We believe that if you are not growing, your business is probably dying. Here's a quick look a ways to generate profitable growth.	Approaching Marketing Strategically Published on June 20, 2012 Marketing your company may seem like a daunting task, especially for a small business with a limited budget. But if you approach it strategically, you can get great results no matter your company's size or budget. In our video blog, we simplify the process to help get you started.	The 4 Ways to Grow Your Business Published on June 13, 2012 In our first Businesses Getting Results video blog, we show you four quick steps that will help you to grow your business.

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Happy Holidays (2018)

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Happy Holidays (2016)

Published on Dec 12, 2016 As we come to the close of another year, We want to wish you, A joyous holiday season and happy new year, From our team to yours, It has been a pleasure working with you, With sincere appreciation, Happy Holidays from the whole team at Ryun, Givens and Company!

Happy Holidays (2015)

RGC Team Stats

Published on June 8, 2015 Here are a few things you may not know about the team at Ryun, Givens & Company. Are we Iowa or Iowa State fans? Mac or PC users? Watch this video and find out some fun things about us.

Happy Holidays (2014)

Published on December 10, 2014 Happy Holidays from Ryun, Givens & Company. Check out this video for our unique telling of the story, "'Twas the End of December."

Meet Blake Miller

Published on February 4, 2014 Meet Blake Miller, a new auditor at Ryun, Givens & Company!

2013 Golf Outing

Published on June 30, 2013 A Friday afternoon with bright sunshine and temperatures in the mid 80s made for a wonderful day to get out of the office and go golf...even with some very strong wind!

Happy Holidays (2013)

Published on December 23, 2013 Happy Holidays from our firm!

Special Announcement

Published on July 19, 2013 We are pleased to announce a new partner Ryun, Givens & Company! Hear what our team has to say about her and how this will help us to better serve our clients.

Ryun, Givens Report Card (2012)

Published on February 20, 2015 The results from our client surveys are in and we are really happy with what our clients are saying about us!

RGC Insights to Success

Published on August 7, 2012 Our blog RGC Insights to Success is about bringing together ideas from our firm and others on how to be successful. This video has some of our favorite quotes from our most inspirational articles. Check out the full blog at rgcinsightstosuccess.com!

RAN ONE Thriving Firm

Uploaded on October 15, 2011 What is a thriving firm? RAN ONE asked accountants to give their answers in a video competition. This video is the winner!

Meet Our Team (2012)

Published on April 2, 2012 From world travelers to avid sports fans, our team at Ryun, Givens & Company plays just as hard as we work! Watch this video to find out who we are outside of the office.

In Our Clients' Own Words

Published on February 23, 2012 At Ryun, Givens & Company, we bring more to the table than just your typical accounting services. Hear why some of our clients recommend working with us.

New Medicaid Cost Report Seminar

Published on May 11, 2015 On April 17th and 24th, Steve Givens presented on the extensive changes to the Medicaid Cost Report. Here's what people are saying about the event. Check out the News & Events tab for more on our events or email wtucker@ryungivens.com

RGC Seminars Testimonial

Published on June 3, 2014 At Ryun, Givens & Company we are dedicated to keeping our clients informed on important issues that affect Senior Communities. Part of the way we do this is through seminars. Check out this video for some great reviews from clients who've attended our seminars!

Thank You Iowa Nursing Homes

Published on May 10, 2013 In recognition of National Nursing Home Week (May 12-18th) we produced this video to say thank you to the countless hard working facilities in Iowa. Thank you for all that you do!

Full Presentation

What Drives Profits in LTC: Part 1

Published on October 13, 2013 In the first part of his eight part presentation, "What Drives Profits in Long-Term Care?" Steve Givens, CPA, explains the importance of profits..

What Drives Profits in LTC: Part 2

Published on October 13, 2013 In the second part of his eight part presentation on, "What Drives Profits in Long-Term Care?" Steve Givens, CPA, explains what profits are.

What Drives Profits in LTC: Part 3

Published on October 13, 2013 Steve Givens, CPA, discusses a case study on a long-term care facility in the third part of his eight part presentation, "What Drives Profits in Long-Term Care?"

What Drives Profits in LTC: Part 4

Published on October 13, 2013 Medicaid plays a crucial role in affecting profits in the long-term care industry in Iowa. Steve Givens, CPA, takes a detailed look in the fourth part of his eight part presentation, "What Drives Profits in Long-Term Care?"

What Drives Profits in LTC: Part 5

Published on October 13, 2013 In the fifth part of his eight part presentation on, "What Drives Profits in Long-Term Care?" Steve Givens, CPA, discusses how Medicare affects profits in these senior communities.

What Drives Profits in LTC: Part 6

Published on October 13, 2013 Steve Givens, CPA, discusses how private pay affects the profits of long-term care facilities in the sixth part of his eight part presentation, "What Drives Profits in Long-Term Care?"

What Drives Profits in LTC: Part 7

Published on October 13, 2013 In the seventh part of his eight part presentation on, "What Drives Profits in Long-Term Care?" Steve Givens, CPA, discusses expense issues.

What Drives Profits in LTC: Part 8

Published on October 13, 2013 Steve Givens, CPA, discusses his predictions for the future of long-term care in the final part of his eight part presentation, "What Drives Profits in Long-Term Care?"

Health Care Part 5

Summer Jobs for Students

Published on May 20, 2013 Having a summer job in high school or college is a chance to learn a lot about taxes. Get a heads up on some important facts in this week's Tax Tip Tuesday Video Blog.

Plan for Next Year's Tax Return Now

Published on May 13, 2013 Here are some tips to help you start planning now for next year's tax return. It can make a big difference!

Notices from the IRS or State

Published on May 6, 2013 The IRS and State of Iowa send millions of letters and notices to taxpayers. Here's what you need to know if you get one.

Three Taxes Changes for 2013

Published on April 29, 2013 2013 comes with a lot of tax changes. Here's a look at three important items.

New Medicare Surtaxes

Published on April 23, 2013 There are two new Medicare surtaxes that resulted from the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act. In this week's Tax Tip Tuesday Video Blog, we will take a closer look.

Tax Return Deadline Rules

Published on April 8, 2013 April 15th is quickly approaching. Here's what you need to know about this important tax deadline.

The IRS and Phishing Scams

Published on April 1, 2013 This is something every taxpayer needs to know. There are countless scams where criminals pretend to be the IRS. In this week's Tax Tip Tuesday Video Blog we give you the information you need to know to keep from becoming a victim.

Home Office Deductions

Published on March 25, 2013 Do you work from home or do part of your job at home? This week's Tax Tip Tuesday Video Blog will tell you if you qualify for home office deductions.

Income Tax Effects

Published on March 19, 2013 This week's topic is income tax effects related to the inheritance of property, including stock.

Roth Conversions for Retirement Plan

Published on March 12, 2013 This week's topic is Roth Conversions for Retirement Plans.

2013 Depreciation Limits

Published on March 5, 2013 This week's topic is the 2013 depreciation limits for business autos, light trucks, and vans.