Tax season can be stressful. When you finally submit your returns in April, you may want nothing more than to set it all aside and stop thinking about taxes until the following year comes around. Unfortunately, forgetting about your tax obligations sets you up for more panic and disaster the following April. If you take […]
At any point in the management of your small business, your small business’s finances will be central to its success. As your business grows and develops, it can become more challenging to pinpoint where to focus your time to ensure your finances are running smoothly. Managing your small business’s finances may be stressful, but there […]
Accounting is a massive and diverse field, and accounting services can include everything from bookkeeping and tax preparation to auditing and business plan development. There is no single path or training required to become an accountant, either. However, there are some grounding rules and principles that all accountants rely on in all that chaos. And […]
Financial statements serve several purposes for small businesses. While there is more than one financial statement, you may not know which is most appropriate to use for your specific financial calculation. There are also a few limitations to be aware of as well. Here’s an overview of financial statements and the types of financial statements […]
You might be able to start a business with nothing but a good idea and the determination to see it through. Keeping a business running, however, requires a little more in the way of planning and coordination. Maintaining the health of a business and creating sustainable growth requires careful financial management. You have to spend […]
Being a small business owner is an immense and multifaceted job. Running a business involves so many different important and interconnected variables, and you’re responsible for all of them. Accountants can lighten your load by taking responsibility for a few of those variables. But what can an accountant do to support you and your business? […]
Running a business involves a lot of accounting. It’s an essential part of business operations. You do it every day, even if you’re not aware of it. Every time you record a transaction, prepare tax paperwork, or plan an expense, accounting is involved. You have to do some degree of accounting to run a business, […]
While most people don’t think of tax season as an exciting time to look forward to, it doesn’t have to be something you dread either. As with most things, you’ll be okay if you prepare ahead of time and know what you’re getting into. And while tax season itself and the deadlines it carries with […]
At times, it can be tough to keep up with the clock’s fast-moving hands and the constantly turning pages of a calendar. Things may be moving so fast in your life and business that you are caught totally unprepared when tax season comes around. The truth is that tax preparation is a year-long endeavor. Careful […]
Starting a small business can provide you with a wealth of opportunities. Even though accounting and bookkeeping may seem similar, there are notable differences between the two. Here is how accounting and bookkeeping can help you as you start your small business. Why Is Accounting Important for Small Businesses? Accounting is essential for small businesses […]
