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Financial vs Tax Accounting

SMBAccountant

One type of accounting that is well-known is tax accounting. According to Investopedia, tax accounting is “a structure of accounting methods focused on taxes rather than the appearance of public financial statements”. Tax accounting applies to individuals, businesses, and corporations.

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Checklist for Small Business Startups

SMBAccountant

Are you a small business owner seeking expert guidance on accounting practices? Navigating the complexities of financial management is crucial to the success of any business. It will also have tax implications and different regulatory compliances the business will have to follow.

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What is the difference between book and tax depreciation?

ThomsonReuters

What is tax depreciation? What are the differences between book and tax depreciation? What is book-to-tax reconciliation? Managing book and tax depreciation with software Depreciation. Tax depreciation is a depreciation expense listed by a business client on their tax return for a given tax period.

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Research and Experimental Expenditure (Section 174) Tax Treatment Changes Startups Need to Know

Shay CPA

As part of the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act (TCJA), there was a change to Section 174 that directly impacts the R&D tax credit many startups take. As a result, this change affects your 2022 tax filings. Additionally, if you live in a state that imposes a Capital Base Tax (e.g., New York), this also impacts that base rate.

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Preparing for Your First Audit – Steps to Follow for Consumer Products Companies

Withum

Although an independent financial statement audit may not gain the day-to-day attention of management the same way as growing revenue or projecting cash flows; for many, there will come a time when an audit becomes a vital part of the company’s lifecycle. What is the required due date for the financial statement deliverable?

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Guide to accountant responsibilities

ThomsonReuters

Jump to: What are the roles and responsibilities for accountants? Accountant vs. CPA vs. tax preparer: What are the differences? GAAP and AICPA What issues should accountants be aware of in the profession? How can accountants be more efficient? Accountant responsibilities extend far beyond number crunching.

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What are CPA Services? And What Kind of Business Needs a CPA?

LyfeAccounting

CPA accounting services most commonly include compilations, reviews, audits of financial information, and certain tax services. Compilations are basically financial statements that are prepared by an outside accountant. Reviews are where a CPA merely reviews financial statements for accuracy.

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