6 Best Practices for Reducing Your Operating Costs

All business owners know they need to keep a keen eye on operating expenses, especially during economically uncertain times. Even small savings can add up when it comes to boosting profit margins, and reducing operating…


  • Nick Roell
  • Jul 10, 2023

Ohio Enacts Bill Containing Favorable Tax Changes

On July 3, 2023, Governor Mike DeWine signed into law House Bill 33, Ohio’s 2024-2025 biennial budget legislation. This new law includes changes that will affect the Commercial Activity Tax exemptions, the resident tax credit,…


  • Sue Schloemer
  • Jul 06, 2023

Grow Your Business with Insights from a Clean & Optimized QuickBooks Account

It’s easy to get sidetracked in the day-to-day demands of running a business and let your financial reporting processes take a back seat. When used to its full potential, accounting software like QuickBooks can put…


  • Katie Keller
  • Jul 06, 2023

10 Payroll Issues for Small Businesses

You may not think of your small business's payroll function as risky. But if you don't properly handle certain payroll challenges, you may risk IRS scrutiny, operational disruptions and financial losses. What should you watch…


  • Kirsch CPA Group
  • Jun 27, 2023

Benchmarking to Gauge Risk in Business Valuation

Benchmarking — or comparing a company's financials to those of industry peers and its own historical performance — can provide insight into future cash flows and operating risks. Business valuation professionals use the following types…


  • Kirsch CPA Group
  • Jun 27, 2023

5 Benefits of Holistic Outsourced Accounting Services

Financial insights are the foundation of a healthy, growing business. Yet many small and mid-sized businesses lack the visibility they need into the numbers behind their cash flow, profitability, or other key metrics. Sometimes it’s…


  • Nick Roell
  • Jun 26, 2023

How to Classify Information on the Statement of Cash Flows

The statement of cash flows is arguably the most misunderstood and under-appreciated part of companies' annual reports. But it can also provide valuable insight to stakeholders who understand its uses and potential weaknesses. The guidance…


  • Kirsch CPA Group
  • Jun 24, 2023

Ins & Outs of Private Foundations

The term "501(c)(3) organization" — which refers to the Internal Revenue Code section governing not-for-profit entities — often is used interchangeably with "public charity." But not all 501(c)(3) organizations are public charities. Some are private…


  • Kirsch CPA Group
  • Jun 19, 2023

Strategic Tax-Planning Q&As for Construction Businesses

To maximize their tax savings, construction business owners need to plan year-round. Strategic tax planning is about not only knowing which credits and deductions your company can claim, but also minding other important details. Here…


  • Kirsch CPA Group
  • Jun 17, 2023

Saving for Your Child’s Education? Consider a Custodial Account

If you're looking to save for your child's or grandchild's education, you may have several options, including 529 plans, Coverdell education savings accounts (ESAs) and IRAs. But one of the best ways to invest for…


  • Kirsch CPA Group
  • Jun 16, 2023

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