For owners and entrepreneurs, careful business planning is a required skillset that takes repetition and discipline to develop. Success in this process can be the difference between stability or a series of daily fire drills. On a very tactical level, one of the best...
March 15th Deadline and Deductibility of Accrued Compensation
As we approach the March 15th filing deadline for S Corporations and Partnerships, a friendly reminder to accrual basis taxpayers that accrued compensation for bonuses or employer retirement plan contributions for the previous year must be paid by March 15th (or September 15th for retirement plan contributions if the returns are on extension). Failure to pay by this deadline may result in not being able to deduct the expense on the 2022 tax returns and could result in additional tax liability.
The Role of a CPA in the Business Sale
Selling a business is a big deal, it’s like getting married, you want to make sure everything is perfect before you say “I do.” And one of the key players in making sure everything is perfect is your CPA.
The Importance of Tracking Cost Basis in Real Estate Investments
Real estate investing can be a great way to build wealth over time. Having accurate cost basis data for your property portfolio is important to making informed decisions about buying and selling properties.
The Benefits of Cloud-Based Accounting Systems
Given the pace at which business is moving in today’s world, it’s more important than ever to have access to accurate and timely financial information. This is where cloud-based accounting systems come in.
Cash and Accrual Accounting – Which is right for you?
You may be surprised to learn that the language of accounting is diverse for small businesses and startups without specific reporting requirements. In a small business, Cash is King!
2022 Defense Innovation Days
We are proud to be part of the 2022 Defense Innovation Days conference in Newport, RI put on by SENEDIA. There are few opportunities to get so many impactful leaders to share their thoughts on topics like global threats, climate change, workforce development, and equal opportunity.
Protect Yourself from Unpredictable Supply Chain
Global supply chain is rapidly changing – it is a very unusual time in history, and many businesses are feeling the pressure of rising vendor costs and an unpredictable future. Raising your prices may offset some of the increased cost, but basic economic theory tells us that customers will eventually reach a point where they choose an alternative or go without.
How is inflation impacting my business valuation? 3 Considerations for Business Owners
This year the U.S. is experiencing record-high inflation due to several significant global economic and political factors. The impacts of this inflation are most easily and directly felt by consumers at the gas pump or the grocery store, but for business owners, the impacts run much deeper. Current inflation or the threat of continued significant inflation have substantial impacts on company valuations. Below are 3 considerations for owners as you try to make sense of a rapidly changing economy.
4 Considerations when Forecasting with Inflation
For most businesses, the process of creating a dynamic financial forecast is challenging and often a crystal-ball exercise. The benefit of building a forecast is that, if built properly, a forecast model will help you and your management team make impactful business decisions at the right time, and understand the impact of those decisions over the coming months and years. Given that forecasts rely heavily on management assumptions and estimates, it is important to factor in as many known inputs as possible and increase the probability that the forecast will represent reality.