It’s a near certainty that businesses of any size or scope would seek to reduce costs, if given the chance. And why not? Lowering costs is arguably the most direct way to increase profitability.
How Controlling Core Business Costs Can Boost Your Profit Margin
Posted by Michael D. Machen, CPA, CVA on Jun 20, 2017
Posted in Business Advisory
Popular ideas for individuals and businesses
While the climate for tax reform remains uncertain, individual taxpayers and small-business owners are advised to act based on the current laws of the land, unless there is a definite change. Keeping that in mind, here are seven ideas to consider as we head into summer.
Posted in Individual Tax
Does the IRS Really Make Unannounced Visits to Taxpayer's Homes?
Posted by Lisa Albritton on Jun 16, 2017
The IRS initiates most contacts through regular mail delivered by the United States Postal Service. However, there are circumstances in which the IRS will call or come to a home or business
Posted in Individual Tax
Dot the "i’s” and Cross the "t’s” On Loans Between Your Business and Its Owners
Posted by Lesley L. Price, CPA on Jun 13, 2017
It’s common for closely held businesses to transfer money into and out of the company, often in the form of a loan. However, the IRS looks closely at such transactions: Are they truly loans, or actually compensation, distributions or contributions to equity?
Posted in Business Tax
Choosing The Best Way To Reimburse Employee Travel Expenses
Posted by Nick Wheeler, CPA on Jun 12, 2017
If your employees incur work-related travel expenses, you can better attract and retain the best talent by reimbursing these expenses. But to secure tax-advantaged treatment for your business and your employees, it’s critical to comply with IRS rules.
Posted in Business Tax
If you are a entrepreneur seeking to buy a franchise these 5 tips may help you ensure you're making the right choice.
Posted in Business Advisory
Tips to Optimize the Value of Your Privately Held Company
Posted by Michael D. Machen, CPA, CVA on May 24, 2017
Say you currently have a direct ownership interest in a privately held company. Or, perhaps your company granted you stock options, stock appreciation rights, or some other type of stock-based compensation. Whatever the circumstances may be, you may consider yourself fortunate; but do you really know what your business interest is worth?
Posted in Business Valuation
How will you ever save enough money to pay for your children’s college educations? There are no absolute guarantees, but Section 529 plans may help you set aside funds, up to generous limits. Here are the answers to several common questions on this subject.
Posted in Individual Tax
IRS Introduces Three New Automatic Method Changes and Provides Modified Procedures
Posted by Lesley L. Price, CPA on May 19, 2017
On April 19, 2017, the Internal Revenue Service issued Revenue Procedure 2017-30 to update the list of automatic changes in methods of accounting to which the automatic change procedures under Rev. Proc. 2015-13 applies. In addition to adding three new automatic accounting method changes, the Rev. Proc. modifies existing automatic method changes, removes certain obsolete method changes, and provides limited transition rules.
Posted in Business Tax
Tips for Preventing Fraud at Smaller Nonprofit Organizations
Posted by Aaron K. Waller, CPA on May 18, 2017
In any business, or with any institution or organization, fraud often occurs when the person or persons charged with overseeing funds steal those funds after they’ve already been deposited into the organization’s checking account. This fraud occurs by what is known as theft by disbursements.
Posted in Accounting & Outsourcing







