Decosimo's Kim Lawrence Talks Technology Investments At Tech Showcase

Tuesday, August 14, 2012

Tax Principal Kim Lawrence of Decosimo, a Top 100 accounting and business advisory firm, will be making the keynote address at the InfoSystems Technology Convergence Showcase on Aug. 28 at The Sheraton Read House. 

Ms. Lawrence’s presentation “Why 2012 is the Best Year to Invest in Technology” will educate business leaders and financial decision makers about expense deductions and tax planning options that can create tax savings and cash flow to help fund technology investments this year.

The presentation will cover bonus depreciation enhancements made to IRS tax code Section 179 that are expected to change or end at the end of 2012.

For more information about the presentation, visit www.decosimo.com/InvestInTechnology.
 

Ms. Lawrence’s keynote address will kickoff the half-day Technology Convergence Showcase which will feature leading technology exhibitors including InfoSystems, IBM PureSystems, IBM System Storage, IBM SmartCloud Entry, Mitel, PanTerra Networks, Veeam Software, Brocade, Ruckus Wi-Fi and NetApp.

With nearly 25 years experience in tax practice, Ms. Lawrence is the tax principal in charge for Decosimo’s Chattanooga office. She is actively involved in the firm’s tax compliance practice, providing tax planning, tax consultation and review of partnership, corporate, state, consolidated business and individual tax returns. Areas of emphasis include state taxation, financial institutions, real estate development and closely-held businesses.


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