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Basic Accounting for a Small Business: Bookkeeping and Accounting Basics

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But the most important aspect of any business is accounting. All small business owners need to be familiar with basic accounting and bookkeeping, as it gives them a clear picture of the state of their finances, allows them to make informed business decisions, and lets them react to any adverse changes faster.

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CPA Firm Managing Partner Weighs in on How to Rebuild the Talent Pipeline

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That’s it, you sit at a desk all day and crunch numbers, and that’s not true either, particularly if you’re in public accounting or doing consulting work for clients. We have not done a good job of messaging that to future generations and those who might be interested in accounting. “We

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Monday Morning Accounting News Brief: EY Morale Is Suffering After Layoffs; Ignoring Audit Quality? | 3.11.24

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We’ll be doing an article shortly, in the meantime here are some quotes from INSIDE Public Accounting : Bob Cedergren, MNCPA board chair added, “I can tell you from my own experience, through conversations with colleagues throughout the country and the members of the MNCPA, that we have a significant shortage of CPAs.

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Tenth Anniversary of Blog

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Things have changed and public accounting has been transformed into a behemoth providing professional services in every critical area clients need assistance. When I started in accounting, advisory services were limited to helping clients work through problems. It worked well.

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Client Accounting Services: What is CAS in Accounting?

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This turbulent time led to the rise in demand for client accounting services (CAS) – something that has been around for a couple of decades, but is coming into full swing only today. Experienced professionals evolve with their clients – if the client’s needs change, their client accounting services will change as well.

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How to Set Up Accounting for a New Business: A Full Guide

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To do it successfully, you’ll need to have an aptitude for numbers and a general understanding of basic accounting practices and business taxes. Outsource your accounting.