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What a Formal Business Valuation Tells You Before a Sale
Most owners have a number in mind for what their business is worth. Often it comes from a conversation at an industry event, a multiple a friend got, ...
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In-House vs Outsourced Accounting: Which Fits?
Most closely held businesses build their accounting function by accident. A bookkeeper gets hired when the owner can no longer keep up, a controller ...
Buying a Business? Check These Numbers Before You Sign
Whether you’re launching a new venture or expanding an existing one, it’s often easier to buy an established business than to build market share from ...
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PA Annual Report: Deadlines, Fees and What Changes in 2027
The Annual Report replaced Pennsylvania's decennial filing, and enforcement tightens in 2027. Here is what's due, when and what happens if you miss ...
ACA Penalties Are Climbing in 2026. Is Your Reporting Ready?
Many small businesses don’t have enough employees to worry about the play-or-pay provisions of the Affordable Care Act (ACA). However, as your ...
Material Participation: What LLP and LLC Owners Need to Know
The passive activity loss (PAL) rules may limit your ability to deduct losses from a business structured as a limited liability partnership (LLP) or ...
Accounting Missteps That Trip Up New Businesses
Launching a start-up comes with no shortage of big decisions and fast-moving priorities. In the rush to grow, financial fundamentals can sometimes ...
Maximize Depreciation Deductions on Your 2025 Tax Return
The deadlines for filing 2025 tax returns (or extensions) are fast approaching. Although most tax planning moves must be completed by December 31 of ...
Before You Buy: Red Flags in an M&A Target’s Financials
Do your company’s 2026 strategic plans include a business acquisition? Whether you already have your eye on a target or are still weighing options, ...