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Jessica L. Pagan, CPA

Jessica Pagan has worked with Machen McChesney since 2003. She specializes in reviews, business and individual tax and construction accounting. She participates in core processes, mentoring and training at the firm.

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5 Benefits of Outsourcing Your Accounting Needs

Posted by Jessica L. Pagan, CPA on Jan 18, 2023

CPA firms do more than audits and tax returns. They can also help you with everyday accounting-related tasks, such as bookkeeping, budgeting, payroll, and sales tax filings. Should your organization outsource its accounting needs? Here are five potential advantages to consider when evaluating this decision.

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Posted in Business Advisory

2023 Q1 Tax Calendar: Key Deadlines For Businesses and Other Employers

Posted by Jessica L. Pagan, CPA on Jan 06, 2023

Here are some of the key tax-related deadlines affecting businesses and other employers during the first quarter of 2023. Keep in mind that this list isn’t all-inclusive, so there may be additional deadlines that apply to you. If you have questions about filing requirements, contact us. We can ensure you’re meeting all applicable deadlines.

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Posted in Business Tax

Real Estate and Construction Industries' Growing Cybersecurity Threat

Posted by Jessica L. Pagan, CPA on Dec 14, 2022

In the last few years, real estate and construction leaders have made great strides to implement new technologies into their regular practices. While these advances have uncovered additional efficiencies, their adoption has created a critical vulnerability: data security.

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New Accounting Rules for Supplier Finance Programs

Posted by Jessica L. Pagan, CPA on Nov 10, 2022

Does your company use supplier finance programs to buy goods or services? If so, and if you must adhere to U.S. Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP), there will be changes starting next year. At that time, you must disclose the full terms of supplier finance programs, including assets pledged to secure the transaction. Here are the details of this new requirement under GAAP.

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Posted in Business Tax

2022 Q4 Tax Calendar: Key Deadlines for Businesses and Other Employers

Posted by Jessica L. Pagan, CPA on Oct 07, 2022

Here are some of the key tax-related deadlines affecting businesses and other employers during the fourth quarter of 2022. Keep in mind that this list isn’t all-inclusive, so there may be additional deadlines that apply to you. Contact us to ensure you’re meeting all applicable deadlines and to learn more about the filing requirements.

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Posted in Business Tax

FASB Proposes Last-Minute Changes to Lease Accounting Rules

Posted by Jessica L. Pagan, CPA on Oct 05, 2022

Accounting Standards Codification Topic 842, Leases, requires organizations to report the full magnitude of their long-term lease obligations on their balance sheets — a historic first. For private companies and nonprofits, the changes take effect this year. Public entities adopted the rules in 2019. While the Financial Accounting Standards Board (FASB) conducts its post-implementation review of the new-and-improved lease standard, the guidance is concurrently being adopted by private organizations.

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Posted in Business Tax

Is Your Current Bad Debt Allowance Reasonable?

Posted by Jessica L. Pagan, CPA on Sep 07, 2022

In today’s volatile market conditions, it’s important to review your accounts receivable ledger and consider writing off stale, uncollectible accounts. The methods that you’ve used in the past to evaluate bad debts may no longer make sense. Here’s how to keep your allowance up to date.

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Posted in Business Tax

How to Treat Business Website Costs for Tax Purposes

Posted by Jessica L. Pagan, CPA on Aug 02, 2022

These days, most businesses have websites. But surprisingly, the IRS hasn’t issued formal guidance on when website costs can be deducted.

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Posted in Business Tax

The Tax Obligations if Your Business Closes Its Doors.

Posted by Jessica L. Pagan, CPA on Jul 12, 2022

Sadly, many businesses have been forced to shut down recently due to the pandemic and the economy. If this is your situation, we can assist you, including taking care of the various tax responsibilities that must be met.

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Posted in Business Tax

2022 Q3 Tax Calendar: Key Deadlines for Businesses and Other Employers

Posted by Jessica L. Pagan, CPA on Jun 27, 2022

Here are some of the key tax-related deadlines affecting businesses and other employers during the third quarter of 2022. Keep in mind that this list isn’t all-inclusive, so there may be additional deadlines that apply to you. Contact us to ensure you’re meeting all applicable deadlines and to learn more about the filing requirements.

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Posted in Taxation

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