Four Ways to Read and Strengthen Your Balance Sheet
The balance sheet shows your company’s financial condition, its assets vs. liabilities, at a specific point in time. However, the balance sheet is ...
Year-End 2026 Reminder: Don't Overlook Your PTO Accruals
As 2026 winds down, unused paid time off (PTO) deserves a spot on your year-end close checklist. Many employers let employees carry forward vacation, ...
Year-End Review: Identifying Opportunities to Cut Costs
As 2025 winds down, business owners and managers are ramping up their planning efforts for the new year. Part of the annual budgeting process ...
Strategies to Prevent Abuse of Friends and Family Discount
Many small businesses offer discounts to employees, friends, family, or loyal customers as a gesture of appreciation. While these programs can ...
The Triple Play: 3 Financial Reports Every Business Needs
In baseball, a triple play is a rare but powerful defensive move that can shut down the competition in one swift motion. In business, your version of ...
Five Tax Breaks to Consider: What Business Owners Need to Know
A bill in Congress, dubbed The One, Big, Beautiful Bill, could significantly reshape several federal business tax breaks. While the proposed ...
How to Turn F&A Turnover into a Business Opportunity
Turnover in finance and accounting (F&A) leadership is increasing. In 2024, CFO turnover among Standard and Poor’s 500 companies hit 17.8%, tying ...
QuickBooks Tips: Master Your Monthly Close
The month-end close is a pain point for many small to midsize businesses. While internal accounting teams often aim to wrap up the close within three ...
Why Industry Risk Matters in Business Valuation
When valuing a private business, IRS Revenue Ruling 59-60 remains one of the most foundational guides for determining value. Among the key factors it ...