Tag: Accounting

Does your business receive large amounts of cash or cash equivalents? If so, you're generally required to report these transactions to the IRS — and not just on your tax return. Beginning January 1, 2024, Read More

When criminals profit from illicit activities, they usually need to "clean" or disguise the proceeds of their crimes. Money laundering disconnects illegally acquired funds from sources that include theft, drug trafficking and terrorism. This makes Read More

There are many family-owned businesses in the United States, and quite a few of them are facing ownership-transfer issues as their Baby Boomer founders retire. Some older Generation X owners may even be pondering early Read More

There's more to paying taxes than just federal and state income taxes. Another major tax chore for employers is payroll taxes. These expenditures can be significant, and the reporting requirements can be onerous. So it's Read More

Analytical procedures are required for all financial statement audit engagements, according to the auditing standards published by the American Institute of Certified Public Accountants (AICPA). Audit analytics can help minimize the time and cost associated Read More

Breakeven and burn rate have historically been used to gauge the viability of start-ups and high-tech companies that have yet to turn a profit. But these analytical tools can also be used by established businesses Read More

“IRS cracks down on aggressive ERC marketing promoters and employers filing dubious claims” On July 26, 2023, the IRS Commissioner, Danny Werfel, announced that the agency has made significant progress in processing Employee Retention Credit Read More

External market conditions may affect the amounts reported for certain items on the financial statements, including profits, loans, leases, investments and intangible assets. Estimates and disclosures for various items may be affected by current (or Read More

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 Read More

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 Read More