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How to navigate accounting assumptions

ThomsonReuters

Jump to: What are the main accounting assumptions? Going concern assumption: A closer look How do common accounting assumptions relate to GAAP? Accounting assumptions, along with accounting principles and concepts, provide professionals with the necessary framework for preparing financial statements.

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Is a Health Savings Account Right for You?

RogerRossmeisl

For eligible individuals, a Health Savings Account (HSA) offers a tax-favorable way to set aside funds (or have an employer do so) to meet future medical needs. The post Is a Health Savings Account Right for You? Given the escalating cost of health care, there may be a more cost-effective way to pay for it.

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Year-End Moves for Flexible Spending Accounts

CPA Practice

The tax law provides benefits to employees who choose to participate in flexible spending accounts (FSAs) for qualified expenses. However, if there’s a balance in the account at the end of the year, the remaining funds are generally forfeited. There are two main types of accounts: healthcare FSAs and dependent care FSAs.

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Tax Planning for Retirement Plans: Understanding the Main Types of Retirement Accounts

CTP

Employer contributions are tax-deductible, and employees will not pay taxes while the money stays in the account. These accounts define the amount of retirement benefits employees will receive, so there’s less ambiguity than we see with defined contribution plans. Defined benefit plans are pension-type plans.

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Virtual card payments and their benefits for accounts payable departments.

Airbase

Virtual cards are a game-changer for accounts payable departments. But when a virtual card payment program is backed by powerful software and accounting automation, the advantages extend far beyond the ease of online purchasing. The right virtual card program can save an accounts payable team hours of work every month.

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Google Reviews for Accountants – Why Your Firm Needs More

BuildYourFirm

How important are Google Reviews for Accountants? Google Reviews for accountants are more important than ever. And if those are not good enough reasons to make Google Reviews a top priority for your accounting practice, here’s the best part – getting reviews on the world’s top search engine is absolutely free!

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Gaynor Meilke on People-Centric Accounting and Technology Friendly Firms

Canopy Accounting

emphasizes accountants are often people-oriented and love helping others. Gaynor suggests that accountants may lack confidence in marketing themselves and their services. I mportance of marketing for accounting firms: Gaynor stresses that marketing should be an integral part of an accounting firm's operations from day one.