As a small business owner, you have a million questions running through your mind each day—and typically, it’s up to you to answer them! However, having a business accountant comes in handy for those questions you can’t answer on your…
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Understanding the Income Statement The income statement is one of the basic financial statements that disclose the financial performance of a company. Profit and loss statement (P&L), statement of income, and statement of earnings are other names for the income…
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Cash vs Accrual Accounting You have finally taken the leap and started the business you have always dreamt about. However, now you must make one more tough decision: what accounting method should your business follow? Accounting methods are rules and…
Read MoreEnd of the Year Accounting Checklist
End of the Year Accounting Checklist updated from our previous blog posted on December 31, 2015 One of the things that you will need to do for your business at the end of the year is to close the books….
Read MoreReports to Use in QuickBooks
Reports to Use in QuickBooks QuickBooks (QB) is a very user-friendly and customizable accounting software. QB designed the many features to help the user enter all of the various transactions that occur within a business. After entering data, QB offers…
Read MoreThe Importance of the Income Statement
The Importance of the Income Statement There are four basic financial statements: Balance Sheet, Cash Flow Statement, Income Statement and Statement of Retained Earnings. External users such as investors, creditors, etc. use these statements to gain insight into the financial…
Read MoreNew Revenue Recognition Standards Are Now REAL
New Revenue Recognition Standards Are Now REAL For nonpublic companies, the new revenue recognition standards that the Financial Accounting Standards Board (FASB) implemented are now a reality. FASB 606, Revenue from Contracts with Customers, is effective for fiscal years beginning…
Read MoreCurrent Ratio vs. Quick Ratio
Current Ratio vs. Quick Ratio Liquidity ratios are an important tool used to measure how efficiently a company can pay off its debt. The most common liquidity ratios used are the current and the quick ratio. These ratios help investors…
Read More2018 Tax Changes for Small Businesses
2018 Tax Changes for Small Businesses When it comes to taxes, there have been a lot of rumors and speculations in the past year regarding what will change. At the close of the tax year, it is hard to know…
Read MoreWhat Does Section 199A Qualified Business Income Mean for S Corp Shareholders?
What does Section 199A Qualified Business Income mean for S Corp Shareholders? There have been a lot of changes and uncertainties with the 2018 corporate tax changes. Since an S Corporation (S Corp) is a pass through entity, the corporation…
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