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July 10, 2008

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  • How to Minimize California Sales & Use Tax
  • Efficient Operations Through IT Strategic Planning
  • Get Smarter About Your Debt
  • Moss Adams supports CFOs and Clean Tech Execs

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    California Sales & Use Tax: How To Minimize Sales Tax on Computer Software and Related Products & Services
    by Christina Edson and Alex Tran, State and Local Tax, Moss Adams LLP

    The application of sales & use tax to sales of computer software and related products and services (e.g. installation, training, maintenance agreements) is complex in many states including California. If you are a seller or purchaser of software products and related services you should be aware that California has intricate laws regarding their taxability, some of which are     discussed in this article.

    For questions or additional information, please contact Chrstina Edson at christy.edson@mossadams.com or 858-627-1475.

    Efficient Operations Through IT Strategic Planning
    by Todd Atteberry, Manager, IT Consulting Group, Moss Adams LLP

    Many of today's companies spend too much money on technology that ultimately doesn't server their needs. It's easy to see why this happensespecially for fast-growing companiesbut it doesn't have to be that way. As a company grows, its corresponding needs become increasingly complex. During this time, organizations often acquire technologies in a disjointed fashion, resulting in isolated data, inefficient operations and missed key processes, like change management or integration.     Read this quick article on how to efficiently spend on IT.

    For questions or additional information, please contact Todd Atteberry at todd.atteberry@mossadams.com or 310-481-1327.


    Get Smarter About Your Debt
    by Jet Wales, Managing Director, Moss Adams Capital LLC

    Financing decisions are strategic decisions. Maintaining access to capital, including credit, is just as important to your company as your strategic plan, sales program, or annual budget. Take time to review your debt alternatives, and to consider whether you've got the best option to support your company's growth plans.     Read the full article for more on access to capital, lenders, and a flexible financing strategy.

    For questions, please contact Jet Wales at jet.wales@mossadams.com or 206-302-6770.


    Moss Adams supports CFOs in Southern CA and Clean Tech Execs in Silicon Valley
    Moss Adams is proud to sponsor the following organizations.

    Astia Clean Tech Breakfast: Energy Storage
    July 29 in San Francisco, CA
    Energy storage is relevant to all of the following areas: chemical, electrochemical, electrical, mechanical and thermal energy. Two of the most popular areas for discussion are water storage and electrical storage. This panel will touch on some of the currently used methods as well as new technologies currently being researched or tried around the country.

    BIOCOM CFO Roundtable
    August 26 in San Diego, CA
    Attendance at this event is limited to CFOs. If you are a CFO and would like to attend, please contact Karen Halle at karen.halle@mossadams.com or 858-627-1411.


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