Does your business work on projects that take longer than a year to complete? Recognizing revenue from long-term projects usually requires the use of the “percentage-of-completion” method. Here’s an overview of when it’s required and how it works.
Your organization may need to track business miles to maximize its tax deductions, reimburse employees for personal vehicle use, and comply with IRS rules and regulations. Navigating this process can be administratively burdensome. Fortunately, QuickBooks® offers functionality that can make the process easier and more accurate.
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Have Employees Who Receive Tips? Here Are the Tax Implications

Posted by Murry Guy, CPA on Feb 07, 2023
Many businesses in certain industries employ individuals who receive tips as part of their compensation. These businesses include restaurants, hotels, and salons.
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With the 2023 filing season deadline drawing near, be aware that the deadline for businesses to file information returns for hired workers is even closer. By January 31, 2023, employers must file these forms:
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A leadership departure in your accounting department can create turmoil, at least temporarily. However, it also provides an opportunity to assess the department’s performance and create a vision for its future performance. Here are four questions to address if your CFO or controller leaves.
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Revenue and expenses, as reported on your company’s income statement, have limited usefulness to people inside the organization. Managers often need information presented in a different format in order to make operational and strategic decisions. That’s where activity-based costing comes into play. This costing system is commonly used in the manufacturing and construction sectors to determine which products and customers are profitable, to identify and eliminate waste, and to more accurately price products or bid jobs going forward.
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Are Gift Cards Really a "Gift" for the Restaurant Industry?

Posted by Nick Wheeler, CPA on Jan 25, 2022
Given the popularity of gift cards among both issuers and recipients, restauranteurs should understand the pros and cons of selling and issuing gift cards.
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While digitalization continues to take hold of the business world, the billing and collections functions for many organizations remain largely paper-based. Businesses that automate the accounts receivable process may accomplish several operational and financial goals. Here are five key benefits that organizations can unlock when they “go digital.”
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Building Your Tax Department Bench Strength: Benefits of Tax Co-Sourcing

Posted by Jessica L. Pagan, CPA on Oct 22, 2021
Organizations are faced with the challenge to increase operational efficiency while reducing costs and retaining the personnel they need to be strategic. Talent shortages and the resource drain associated with recruiting, onboarding, on-the-job training, and continuing education have many organizations looking for a more efficient and practical approach. Having the flexibility to allocate resources to align with organizational objectives is imperative.
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Planning for what lies ahead is an important part of running a healthy business. Forecasting your company’s financial statements can help you manage inventory and other working capital accounts, offer competitive prices, identify impending cash flow shortages and keep your business on solid financial footing.
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