There are a few "unofficial" signs that summer is over. The first few cool days in the forecast, the day after Labor Day, and the corporate extension deadline. Well, we are CPA's! So - back to business this 1st full week of September with a few fall reminders; Final...
Audit data analytics is going through an exciting time. There’s a lot of growth and a lot of new tools being offered. The movement recently towards updating the audit evidence standards is going to really open the floodgates for audit data analytics. Audit analytics gives practitioners...
We passed a major milestone in pandemic economic recovery recently — the closeout of the loan application period for the PPP, which ended May 31. It’s a good time to reflect on the profession’s role in making this historic business relief program a success and...
As professionals advance in accounting and finance careers, soft skills become increasingly important. Whether a professional is looking for a new job or seeking a promotion, focusing on and developing soft skills can help employees be more well-rounded and employable professionals. For professionals looking to improve their...
With the percentage of elderly people in the United States on the rise, someday soon we may face situations like these: A longtime client calls us in a panic. His mother has suffered a fall, and her doctor says she shouldn't live by herself any more....
Employee theft happens often enough for every business to be aware of. Whether your business is a one-employee medical office or a forty-employee retail outlet, owners should be on alert to the signs of embezzlement and fraud. Absentee business owners should be even more alert...
As CPAs, we are getting calls from clients that are being asked for additional verification from the IRS before refunds are paid. This can not only delay the anticipated refund but cause concern and additional paperwork in processing the verification request. This does not mean...
Small-business owners are often passionate about what they do and take great pride in the value or service their business offers. It’s likely they work long hours and spend ample mental time thinking about operations, employee retention, customer acquisition, human resources, and reducing liability. They often...
Many businesses that have been severely impacted by coronavirus (COVID-19) will qualify for two new employer tax credits – the Credit for Sick and Family Leave and the Employee Retention Credit. The FFCRA, as amended by the COVID-related Tax Relief Act of 2020, provides small and midsize employers...
The Employee Retention Tax Credit (ERTC) can greatly help businesses that suffered revenue loss from COVID-19. The ERTC was originally included in the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security (CARES) Act, but it was not widely used because initially, businesses could only take advantage of either...