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Benefits of GAAP

SMBAccountant

The benefits of following GAAP for Small Business: Many small business owners shy away from anything associated with Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (otherwise known as GAAP) thinking they apply only to large publicly held organizations. This thinking is far from true, however. GAAP was created to be a standard "rule book" for organizations to follow, and was intended to be used by all businesses -- small and large, private and public.

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Profit vs. Profitability

Patriot Software

As a business owner, you need more incoming than outgoing money to keep your company afloat. How much money you have left over after you pay expenses is known as profit. You should measure your business’s profits, which is known as profitability. Understand profit vs. profitability to analyze your company and make financial decisions. Profit […] READ MORE.

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This NASBA Tweet Is Going to Disappoint A LOT of People Today

Going Concern

On Thursdays the official NASBA Twitter account publishes #ThursdayThoughts, usually some kind of tip or trick like last week’s advice on what to do if you are having trouble matching to your NASBA Dashboard’s CPA Portal account ( here’s the link for that if you need it). But today’s thought is less a tip and more of an abject dream-crusher.

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How to Build the Ideal HR Team

HR doesn’t exist in a vacuum. This work impacts everyone: from the C-Suite to your newest hire. It also drives results. Learn how to make it all happen in Paycor’s latest guide.

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P&L Management for Small Businesses

Patriot Software

Being able to effectively manage your incoming and outgoing money ensures you have a healthy business. To do so, you need accurate financial records. Make necessary changes to your business through P&L management. Profit and loss statement Before talking about P&L management, you need to understand a P&L statement. A profit and loss statement for […] READ MORE.

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Getting Ready for Top 100 – Training Part 2

Intuitive Accountant

Murph is back for Part 2 of his series on training and how it can impact your Top 100 ProAdvisor score. Here, he gives you some reasons to remember 'where you were' and 'what you took' when it's time to complete your application.

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Future Forward 2020: The New CAS Niche

Intuitive Accountant

CurioHaus' Sonia Dumas provides an actionable plan on how you can create a cryptocurrency advisory service revenue stream. Sign up for the Nov. 30 webinar now.

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Get the Lowdown on Different Types of Equity for Your Small Business

Patriot Software

There are many different accounts you can use to record equity in your business accounting books. Before you can begin tracking equity, you must learn about the different types of equity that can apply to your company. Different types of equity Before jumping into different forms of equity, let’s quickly review what business equity is. […] READ MORE.

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Keith Hamasaki Named a Top 100 Accountant by Los Angeles Business Journal

KROST

Pasadena, California – KROST’s Assurance & Advisory Principal, Keith Hamasaki, CPA, has made the Los Angeles Business Journal’s Top 100 Accountants list. In addition, he is also in the running for the specialty awards that will soon be announced. We will be supporting Keith at the 2022 Top 100 Accountants event on November 9, 2022, Read the full article.

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Accounts Payable vs. Accounts Receivable

Patriot Software

As a small business owner, setting up your accounting books and maintaining accurate records is essential. To make that happen, you need to be familiar with accounts payable and accounts receivable. Both accounting entries are part of double-entry bookkeeping, but what is the difference between accounts payable vs. accounts receivable? What is the difference between […] READ MORE.

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Planning Your Restaurant's Path to Profitability

Speaker: James Kahler, COO of Full Course

Ever wondered where to splurge and where to safely conserve when it comes to operating and growing your restaurant? 🤔 Join James Kahler, COO of Full Course and industry visionary, in this new webinar where he'll talk all about best practices to invest in your restaurant's success! Whether you're a new business or an established restaurant, a seasoned pro or a rookie, you'll learn the keys to sustainable success in this competitive industry.

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Gone Are The Days of Messy Financial Reports

AccountingDepartment

One of the most important aspects of successful accounting for a business is organization. Transaction records, tracking and reporting on areas of the business all fundamentally revolve around organized data and information.

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Understanding the Disabled Access Credit

Patriot Software

As a small business owner, it’s your responsibility to make your company more accommodating for employees, customers, and other individuals with disabilities. And, did you know that qualifying small businesses can claim a tax credit for doing so? Learn about the disabled access credit to find out if you’re eligible. What is the disabled access […] READ MORE.

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How you can protect yourself as fraudsters target UK taxpayers

Xero

‘Tis the season for, well, lots of things. Get trick or treating out of the way, and then it’s time for the holidays. Finish unwrapping your presents, and get ready for New Year’s Eve. Once you’ve caught up on your sleep, it’s arguably the most exciting time of all – that’s right, tax season. . In all seriousness, tax season can be an extremely stressful time for taxpayers and accountants alike – perhaps even more so this year, with HMRC’s monumental change, Making Tax Digital (MTD) for VAT , fu

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What Is Burden Rate?

Patriot Software

Running a business has some indirect costs. These costs aren’t always apparent, which is why they’re the hidden costs of running a business. It’s important to keep track of your business’s indirect costs. And, you should know how your indirect costs compare to your direct costs. To do this, you’ll need to find your burden […] READ MORE.

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How Automation is Driving Efficiency Through the Last Mile of Reporting

Speaker: Jamie Eagan

As organizations strive for agility and efficiency, it's imperative for finance leaders to embrace innovative technologies and redefine traditional processes. Join us as we explore the pivotal role of digitalization and automation in reshaping what is commonly referred to as the “last mile of reporting”. We’ll deep-dive into why digitalization is no longer a choice, but a necessity for finance departments to stay competitive in a fast-paced environment touching on: 2024 trends for the Office of

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New Withholding Forms for Pensions Are Effective Very Soon. Are You Ready?

Withum

Effective January 1, 2023, plan sponsors will be required to use the redesigned Form W-4P and the new Form W-4R. Previously, Form W-4P was used to calculate withholding on pension or annuity payments, whether paid on a periodic or nonperiodic basis. Going forward, the redesigned Form W-4P will be used for periodic pension or annuity payments; the new Form W-4R will be used for withholding on nonperiodic payments and eligible rollover distributions.

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How to Change from Cash to Accrual Accounting

Patriot Software

When you started your business, you might have chosen to use cash-basis accounting. Cash basis is the simplest way to record your books. It is good for new businesses with few transactions. You might consider switching to the accrual accounting method as your business grows. Accrual accounting offers several perks for financial management. And if […] READ MORE.

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Your 3-Step Plan for Building Your Firm Online

Intuitive Accountant

Ratio CPA’s Paulina Szuszkiewics shows you why a strong web presence is ideal for putting yourself in front of potential clients.

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What Happens When You End a Lease Early for a Nonprofitable Location

KROST

This is one of the articles in the KROST Quarterly Hospitality Issue, titled “What Happens When You End a Lease Early for a Nonprofitable Location” by Aric Wong The pandemic has caused many restaurants to close due to a loss of revenue. Even after the reopening of dine-in restaurants in California, many anticipate significantly reduced Read the full article.

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Register Now: Sneak Peek Into Close Automation SkyStem Web Demo

Technology is rapidly changing the way accountants perform and manage month-end activities. Spreadsheets, email, and shared drives no longer have to slow us down. Join us as we present a "sneak peek" recorded demo of SkyStem's month-end close solution – ART. In under four weeks, your team can start reaping the benefits of month-end close automation by vastly reducing spreadsheets, cut down on reconciliation work, speed up the month-end close, and better manage your remote team.

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Unions: How to Survive a DOL Audit 

Withum

A Department of Labor (DOL) compliance audit can have a significant impact on your local union. Read on to learn what triggers a DOL audit, what you can expect, common audit findings and ways to minimize the headaches if your organization is audited. . What Triggers a DOL Audit? . Many factors can lead to your organization being selected by the DOL for a compliance audit.

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Accounting for Intangible Assets

Patriot Software

When you own and operate a small business, you build up a collection of tangible and intangible assets. Tangible assets include valuable things you can touch, like your business’s building, vehicles, equipment, furniture, etc. Intangible assets are the opposite—they are not physical items. As a result, accounting for intangible assets can get tricky.

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Tighten the purse strings, or raise that P/O?

Accounting Insight

A debate that will divide economists and business leaders the world over – but should businesses invest in financial technology and systems on the brink of a recession? Phil Douglas , Chief Executive Officer at Compleat Software , the purchase to pay software house, explains that businesses should consider a recession the ideal time to invest in their financial tech, systems and people.

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BDO Went to America’s Hat (Again) for Its Next Global CEO

Going Concern

BDO went to the well again (the well being Canada) to find its newest global CEO, Pat Kramer. And the guy Kramer is replacing is the same guy he replaced as BDO Canada CEO seven years ago. BDO has today [Nov. 1] announced that Pat Kramer, former CEO of BDO in Canada and a member of BDO’s Global Board, will succeed Keith Farlinger as the Global CEO of the BDO organization.

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Recruit and Retain New Blue-Collar Talent

Blue-collar jobs have a branding problem. One company, GEON, partnered with Paycor to find the solution. Learn how to attract, engage, and retain blue-collar employees, helping them build meaningful careers – and support your company’s goals.

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How Your AP Team Can Help Fight Recession

MineralTree

Today’s business landscape has economists on their toes: the lingering impacts of COVID-19 along with supply chain disruptions has restricted economic output and driven up costs. These higher costs have led to widespread inflation and prompted the Fed to hike up interest rates, thereby driving up the cost of capital for businesses and borrowing costs for consumers.

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Let’s Speculate About Who Will Be the Next CEO of Deloitte

Going Concern

With Joe U. going global , there will soon be a vacancy in the office of the CEO at Deloitte. Fortunately for the Green Dot, it has enough people waiting in the wings who have the bona fides to fill that seat. Let ’s take a look at a few of the top contenders who could be nominated during the firm’s next formal leadership election as the next Deloitte CEO, as well as some honorable mentions: Lara Abrash.

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The 3 Human Capital Metrics Your Small Business Needs to Track

Patriot Software

A company is only as good as its employees. Most employers have heard this quote, or some variation of it, which is one reason the scramble to find talent is so important. And when you do hire employees, you want to make sure your business benefits from them. You don’t want to spend thousands of […] READ MORE.

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Fraud Detection and Prevention: Fraud Through Employee Reimbursements

Withum

When hiring employees, you want people who will perform their work with integrity. When that integrity is compromised, an organization can suffer significant losses, like one union that lost over $100,000 in one year. The Incident. For over 15 years, Sherry faithfully served the small labor union as their beloved bookkeeper. Now faced with her retirement, management hired her replacement: Jack.

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Join the Instant Payment Revolution: Read 7 Must-Know Facts for Small Businesses

Technology evolves at lightning speed, and as finance keeps changing, instant payments emerge as a game-changer for small businesses. By 2030, instant payments are projected to surge by 289% and will become the new norm in financial transactions. Our whitepaper reveals seven must-know facts about instant payments, offering to help you navigate this financial revolution effectively.

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Master the Basics of Petty Cash Accounting

Patriot Software

Thinking about providing petty cash to employees? Before establishing a petty cash fund at your small business, be prepared to create a petty cash accounting system. You must record petty cash transactions, even if you think they’re too low to matter. Without a petty cash system, using small cash amounts periodically can add up to […] READ MORE.

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Can Our DCAP Reimburse Expenses for the Care of a Child Who Will Turn 13 Later in the Plan Year?

ThomsonReuters

QUESTION: A participant in our company’s DCAP has a child who will turn 13 during 2023. The DCAP is offered under our cafeteria plan, and both the DCAP and cafeteria plan are calendar-year plans. The participant and spouse are both employed full time, and the child attends an after-school day-care program. Can any of the child’s 2023 after-school day-care expenses qualify for reimbursement from our DCAP?

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Basic Accounting Forms for Small Business That You Should Know

Patriot Software

As a small business owner, you have many accounting responsibilities, like tracking your business transactions, income, and expenses. And on top of juggling these tasks, you must also understand which basic accounting forms are relevant to your small business. Basic accounting forms Some categories include reporting income and expenses, filing estimated taxes, claiming deductions, and […] READ MORE.

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Insurers Withstand Provider’s Claims for Inadequate Reimbursement of COVID-19 Testing

ThomsonReuters

Saloojas v. Aetna Health of Cal., Inc., 2022 WL 4775877 (N.D. Cal. 2022); Saloojas Inc. v. Blue Shield of Cal. Life and Health Ins. Co., 2022 WL 4843071 (N.D. Cal. 2022); Saloojas v. Cigna Healthcare of Cal., Inc., 2022 WL 5265141 (N.D. Cal. 2022). Aetna. Blue Shield. Cigna. An out-of-network health care provider has sued multiple health insurers for failing to reimburse the full cost of COVID-19 testing as posted on the provider’s public website.

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How CPA Firms Can Profit From Payroll Services Without the Extra Work

"Offer payroll and do it yourself,” they said. “It’ll be fun!” Spoiler alert: It was not fun. Most CPA firms know that they need to offer payroll services to their clients or risk losing them to another firm that will. However, many don’t really want to. It is often time-consuming and complex due to changing tax laws and regulations, and with the growing staffing shortages, most just don’t have the resources.