BurklandAssociates
APRIL 20, 2021
Venture Debt is not for every startup Founder, but it should at least be considered, discussed and evaluated. Pretending venture debt does not exist is shutting one’s eyes to a Read More. The post Should I Consider Venture Debt? As a Startup Founder the Answer is YES appeared first on Burkland.
TaxConnex
APRIL 20, 2021
This time of year, everybody’s mind is on income tax preparation. And for many accountants and CPA firms, this time of year means extra-long hours and more time spent managing clients’ finances. The fact is, when it comes to many companies’ federal and state income tax returns, they don’t rely on an automated income tax return. They turn to experts.
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GrowthForceBlog
APRIL 22, 2021
9 min read. Calculators, number 2 pencils, green lamps, ledger books, and giant filing cabinets: what do these things have in common? They are relics from the past way businesses used to do accounting.
RogerRossmeisl
APRIL 17, 2021
As posted to Mike Frankovich’s YouTube Channel on 4/15/2021 (Run time: 8 min, 47 sec) If you’re like me, you have trouble understanding why California continues to make it so difficult to engage is what is one of the most quintessential of California pastimes. classic car ownership. Since the smog check exemption changed from a 30 year rolling average to a set, 1975 and older cut-off back on 4/1/2005 classic car enthusiasts owning post-1975 vehicles have tirelessly petitioned their e
Speaker: Amanda Adams, Fractional CFO, CPA
Are you ready to elevate your accounting processes for 2025? 🚀 Join us for an exclusive webinar led by Amanda Adams, a seasoned fractional CFO and CPA passionate about transforming back-office operations for finance teams. This session will cover critical best practices and process improvements tailored specifically for accounting professionals.
Accountant Advocate Submitted Articles
APRIL 21, 2021
How can AR teams improve customer payment behavior? Here are some of the key ways to protect your customer relationships, as well as your cash flow.
TaxConnex
APRIL 22, 2021
Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis signed l egislation that impose s sales tax economic nexus on remote sellers on April 19, 2021. Economic nexus has finally passed in Florida! What does this mean for you and your business? The law – which Florida businesses have long awaited and which critics said will cost ordinary Floridians the expense of sales tax while benefiting businesses – also contain s Marketplace Provider (aka “m arketplace f acilitator ”) provisions that require platforms such as Amazon to c
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RogerRossmeisl
APRIL 17, 2021
Recently, the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) settled a lawsuit with a company it says made false and misleading claims about its consumer products. Specifically, the company advertised on its website and social media accounts that its goods were “Made in USA,” even though most of them were imported. This is a violation of the FTC Act, and if your business is making similar claims about foreign-made products, you too could find yourself in legal hot water.
CTP
APRIL 17, 2021
This is our second posting on the topic, so please check out Thursday’s blog, if you missed it. There have been so many tax changes this year! As you might expect, it is difficult to cover them all. We’ll try to highlight a handful of changes that we think will be most relevant to you […]. The post 2020 Tax Update for the Tax Planner – Part 2 appeared first on certifiedtaxcoach. 2020 Tax Update for the Tax Planner – Part 2 was first posted on April 17, 2021 at 9:00 am. ©20
xendoo
APRIL 23, 2021
Editor’s Note: This post was originally published in October 2017 and has been updated for accuracy and comprehensiveness. If you’re like most salon owners, the chances are good that you decided to start a hair salon because you love meeting new people and helping them feel more beautiful than when they walked in your front door. It’s only natural because everyone loves a rewarding job.
ThomsonReuters
APRIL 22, 2021
Meyer v. United Healthcare, 2021 WL 930258 (9th Cir. 2021). Available at [link]. A health plan participant brought state-law claims against the plan’s insurer, alleging the insurer engaged in deceptive practices, breached its contract, and committed fraud in handling his claim. After a federal trial court dismissed the case based on ERISA’s preemption of state-law claims, the participant appealed.
Speaker: Abdi Ali, Sr. Lease Accounting Consultant
Join this insightful webinar with industry expert Abdi Ali, who will discuss the challenges that can arise from managing lease accounting with spreadsheets! He will share real-world examples of errors, compliance issues, and risks that may be present within your spreadsheets. Learn how these tools, while useful, can sometimes lead to inefficiencies that affect your time, resources, and peace of mind.
RogerRossmeisl
APRIL 17, 2021
The new American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) provides eligible families with an enhanced child and dependent care credit for 2021. This is the credit available for expenses a taxpayer pays for the care of qualifying children under the age of 13 so that the taxpayer can be gainfully employed. Note that a credit reduces your tax bill dollar for dollar which, in effect can make child care less expensive.
CTP
APRIL 23, 2021
Somewhere within your county, likely at this very moment, a Property Valuation Assessor (PVA) is determining the value of a specific piece of property. Who is your PVA? What is their role? And why does it matter? If you familiarize yourself with your local PVA, you can potentially realize significant property tax savings. Each county […]. The post Meet Your Local PVA!
Withum
APRIL 21, 2021
Warren Buffett is one of the most quoted and go-to people for his views about the stock market and is considered the world’s most successful investor. He has also been a fixture in the investing community for over fifty years. I will be presenting a free Zoom webinar next Thursday giving a peak into his personality and investing patterns.
ThomsonReuters
APRIL 23, 2021
Whether you’re looking to branch out and start your own firm, or you’re a current small firm owner, the idea of continuing to evolve and design your tax and accounting firm is a constant in your mind. In this next chapter of Small Talk with Heather Walker , I am once again joined by Paul Miller, Founder and Owner of Business by Design. Together, we discuss how Paul embraced a growth mindset in creating his own business, and how you can bring advisory processes into the foundation of your firm.
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Join us in this webinar, where we share best practices on how to think about the reconciliation work each month, when best to do reconciliations, how they should be prepared, and some common pitfalls to avoid. Learning Objectives: This course objective is to understand how to properly prepare and review balance sheet reconciliations and its impact on the financial statements.
RogerRossmeisl
APRIL 17, 2021
The California Department of Tax and Fee Administration (CDTFA) has updated Publication 34 (Motor Vehicle Dealers), to include 2020 legislation that, effective 1/1/2021, imposes new reporting and payments requirements on certain used vehicle dealers. The new discussion, entitled “Used Vehicle Dealers” (in the section on “Motor Vehicle Sales”), provides in part that effective 1/1/2021, certain used vehicle dealers are required to pay sales tax on their retail sales of vehi
MazumaBusinessAccounting
APRIL 20, 2021
We work with small business owners and entrepreneurs. Some are seasoned, others are just growing their side hustle. Their skills are varied and they have a wide variety of talents. We often get asked to explain the ins and outs of financial reports and have found that providing our favorite clients with a working knowledge of accounting terms is helpful.
AccountingDepartment
APRIL 17, 2021
With the ever-changing corporate climate, companies need to invest in the younger generations. Currently, over 40% of working individuals in the United States fall into the Millennial and Gen-Z categories. To quote Alex Chausovsky of ITR Economics, "Young people are the basis of consumption activity in the future. They are the creators of demand.". With the ongoing retirement of the Baby Boomer generation, there is an influx of Millennials and Gen-Z-ers completing schooling programs and flooding
ThomsonReuters
APRIL 22, 2021
EBSA: Cybersecurity Program Best Practices; Tips for Hiring a Service Provider With Strong Cybersecurity Practices; Online Security Tips; News Release (Apr. 14, 2021). Best Practices. Hiring Tips. Online Tips. News Release. The DOL’s Employee Benefits Security Administration (EBSA) has issued guidance identifying “best practices” to mitigate cybersecurity risks in the administration of ERISA-covered plans, along with advice on hiring retirement plan service providers and online security tips for
Speaker: David Warren and Kevin O’Neill Stoll
Transitioning to a usage-based business model offers powerful growth opportunities but comes with unique challenges. How do you validate strategies, reduce risks, and ensure alignment with customer value? Join us for a deep dive into designing effective pilots that test the waters and drive success in usage-based revenue. Discover how to develop a pilot that captures real customer feedback, aligns internal teams with usage metrics, and rethinks sales incentives to prioritize lasting customer eng
Withum
APRIL 19, 2021
Investing is a serious endeavor and that is why many people “outsource” this to wealth management professionals. However, there are some principles that I believe everyone should be aware of and understand. I covered some of these in the last two blogs. Today I want to provide a playbook on how to proceed whether you use a professional or choose to do it yourself.
MazumaBusinessAccounting
APRIL 19, 2021
Once you’ve ironed out your marketing message, you’ll want to decide what channels will work best to get your message to the right customers. As you consider each channel, think about where your audience “hangs out”. Does your audience spend a lot of time on social media? Does your audience read the newspaper or listen to the radio? Focus your marketing efforts on the channels that are most likely to grab your audience’s attention.
inDinero Tax Tips
APRIL 20, 2021
Incorporation is a critical legal matter that impacts more than your company’s tax responsibilities for doing business. From startups to public enterprises, your bottom line is affected by your state of incorporation’s corporate income tax, excise (sales and use) tax, sales tax , physical and economic nexus tax, franchise tax, and gross income tax. Historically, in the U.S., Delaware is considered The Place to establish your corporate entity.
CTP
APRIL 21, 2021
Property tax is one of our country’s oldest taxes; it was even established prior to federal income tax. As far back as the founding of the United States of America, property taxes were assessed on colonists who were settling this country. Property tax is (and has been) one of the primary sources of revenue for […]. The post Real Property Tax Basics appeared first on certifiedtaxcoach.
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KROST
APRIL 20, 2021
Whether you are planning to sell your business now, in the next 5 years, or have no plan, Paren Knadjian, head of M&A and Capital Markets at KROST, will provide the roadmap to being prepared. Topics covered include: How exit planning fits with business strategy and personal financial planning. The six biggest myths about selling a business. Maximizing value.
MazumaBusinessAccounting
APRIL 23, 2021
It’s no secret that being an entrepreneur is stressful. You’ve got a million things on your plate. From ordering inventory to dealing with customer concerns, to staying within budget and beyond, the stress of daily responsibilities can wear on you. As an entrepreneur, it’s important to reduce stress so that you can have a clear mind when making business decisions, pitching, or dealing with customers. .
GrowthForceBlog
APRIL 20, 2021
9 min read. “One thing is certain in business. You and everyone around you will make mistakes. ”- Richard Branson.
AccountingDepartment
APRIL 23, 2021
It's generally unanimous that B2B CFO® Partners want to offer an option for their clients that is going to give them the greatest accuracy and most comprehensive accounting services when needed. As a B2B CFO® Partner, Guillermo Birmingham realized that his firm did not do accounting on a day-to-day basis, but at the same time had to rely on good accounting information to provide his clients a high level of financial management support.
Speaker: Mark Stovel
When it comes to automating, many firms focus on finding the latest tech, believing that efficiency is something achieved through new tools. Yet true efficiency is achieved by delivering real value to clients, not merely by upgraded systems. Without a clear approach, no level of automation can overcome the complexities of serving every client’s needs.
KROST
APRIL 21, 2021
Jean Hagan , Principal, serves on the Board of the California Restaurant Association Foundation. She is excited to share that in addition to funding employees’ needs through Restaurants Care , they have also been able to create a resilience fund for restauranteurs now. Through some major funding from SoCal Gas , PG&E , and SDG&E , they have been able to set up a resilience fund.
LyfeAccounting
APRIL 23, 2021
So, you make some money. You got some expenses. And you’re telling yourself that one day, “I’m going to earn my dream car.” But hold on, what if we told you, you can get it for free. And what if we told you the business tax code was actually set up for you to do so? And companies around the world take advantage of this by providing cars for their executives and employees.
AccountingDepartment
APRIL 22, 2021
To understand inventory assets , you first have to know what an inventory asset is. An inventory asset is a product that a business has to sell. And if a business is a manufacturer, all of the materials used to make that product are considered inventory. Inventory assets are found in the assets section of the business's balance sheets. How a company categorizes its inventory assets is dependent on whether it is a merchandising company or a manufacturer.
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