Accounting

There are some things in life that go together well and others that definitely do not. Business and personal finances are in the category of items that should not be mixed. Although it may seem like a headache to keep them separate—who wants to manage all those bank accounts?—your life will be...

In their landmark decision in the South Dakota v. Wayfair case, the Supreme Court of the United States (SCOTUS) just radically changed the sales tax landscape for online sellers. But don’t panic! This blog post will take a look at what has changed and how online sellers can determine next steps to remain sales...

When it comes to creating a budget, it's essential to estimate your spending as realistically as possible. Here are five budget-related errors commonly made by small businesses and some tips for avoiding them. 1. Not Setting Goals. It's almost impossible to set spending priorities without clear goals for the coming year. It's important to identify, in...

Why accountants are necessary Unless you’re an experienced accountant yourself, it’s always best to have an expert overseeing your financial business affairs. As a business owner, you’ll probably be juggling several roles, but it’s not wise to spread yourself too thin where money is concerned. And even though...

Since 1986, lawmakers have limited business meal deductions: first to 80 percent, and then to 50 percent (unless an exception applies). But on December 27, 2020, in an effort to help the restaurant industry due to the COVID-19 pandemic, lawmakers enacted a new, temporary 100 percent business meal deduction...

Hiring an accountant is widely considered best practice for small business owners.  But delegating financial analysis and reporting doesn't mean completely checking out of the process each month or quarter. On the contrary, it's recommended that business owners work closely with their accountants throughout the year to better understand their financial position,...

Introduction Real estate accounting can be a daunting task for beginners. There is so much to learn and understand! However, with a little bit of guidance, you can be on your way to mastering real estate accounting. In this blog post, we will provide an overview of real estate...

If you’ve been considering making the move to a cloud-based accounting system, you’re not alone. Cloud technology has impacted many business functions, including making managing financial aspects of your business easier and more efficient. Cloud-based accounting moves your accounting from being hosted on your computer’s hard drive to an...

Maximize Savings with Year-End Tax Planning! Even though taxes might not be on your mind at the moment, it's actually the perfect time to start thinking about the upcoming tax year. By engaging in year-end planning now, you can set the stage for a more seamless and tax-efficient financial...

Payroll is one of those things that starts out simply enough. You start your business, hire a few employees, and things tick along pretty well. It’s straightforward enough to keep everything in line at first, but what happens to most companies is… they grow! This is a great thing,...