Most people know that CPAs are known for helping people prepare and file taxes. Small business owners who work with CPA firms probably also know that CPAs are in a great position to help with bookkeeping and accounting as well. If you’re new to business (or have...
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FAQ: 5 Myths about LLCs
Is having an LLC the best thing for your business? Learn these 5 important facts before you go down the LLC road.
How Do Small Business Loans Work (And Other Things You Need to Know)
If you’re a small business owner, you already know that it takes money to make money. The only problem is…what do you do if you don’t have any money to start with?! Banks can help you get going in the form of a loan. You’ve got the idea and the passion to make it...
How To Decide Whether C Corp or S Corp Tax Advantages Are Right For You
It can get confusing when you’re trying to figure out the pros and cons of structuring your company as a C Corporation or an S Corporation. There are some definite tax advantages of S Corp for general contractors, especially for the solo entrepreneur. So we thought...
Sole Proprietor Pros and Cons (6 Important Things to Know)
Starting your own general contracting business can be exciting. You get to be your own boss, and your earning potential is only limited by your effort. But it can be an intimidating process too. Where do you begin? How do you know if you’re setting your business up...
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Unraveling Nonprofit Financial Statements To Help Your Organization Do Even More Good
When you run a nonprofit, you have to make every dollar count. Nonprofit financial statements help you stay on top of your income and expenses in a way that shows how you are responsibly using donors’ money. In this post, we’ll unpack what makes nonprofit financial...
The Minumum Acreage For Farm Tax Purposes (And Other Ways To Know If You’re Running A Real Farm)
Do you know the minimum acreage for farm tax purposes? Or what it takes to really be considered a “farm” in the eyes of the government? If you’re not sure, this post is for you. Minimum Acreage For Farm Tax Purposes We recently did a post on “How to Qualify for Farm...
Understanding The New Corporate Transparency Act (And What You Need To Do About It)
The U.S. government has passed legislation that now affects millions of businesses nationwide. If you own a small company, you need to know all about it since failure to comply can result in significant fines and penalties including imprisonment. Effective January 1...
Entry-Level Accounting Positions: How To Start Your Career On The Right Foot
Attention, job seekers! Are you interested in the best way to secure entry-level accounting positions? Then this post is for you. We’ll explore what hiring managers are looking for, what a good starting salary would be, what kind of experience you need (or don’t...
Operating Lease vs Finance Lease: How New Rules Will Affect Your Small Business
In an earlier post on new lease accounting standards and how they can impact your business, we discussed a couple of different types of leases. Because most business owners are involved with renting some type of property or equipment regularly, we thought it might be...