5 Anti-Fraud Controls to Protect Your Business
Acts of fraud, both internal and external, is a growing problem for businesses, with 49 percent of global organizations reporting they experienced economic losses due to fraud, according to a 2018 global study performed by PwC. However, the likely amount of businesses that are victims of fraud is most likely much higher as many businesses, […]
What is a General Ledger and Why Do You Need One?
Keeping careful track of all of the financial transactions associated with your business is vital for a healthy organization. As a business owner, though, you may find yourself overwhelmed by the sheer number of accounts, credits, debits, income, and more that you hear about all day long. A general ledger is the place to start […]
What Is the Consistency Principle
Your financial statements are key to showing the state and solvency of your business. When you need to borrow money, look for investors for expansion, or take your company public, your financial statements and accounting methods will be reviewed. An accurate view of your company’s numbers is critical for lenders and investors in determining whether […]
Cash vs Accrual Accounting: What’s The Difference?
The two most common types of accounting are cash and accrual. They each have their own strengths and weaknesses, which is why many businesses use a combination of the two methods. The basic idea of cash accounting is straightforward: revenue is recorded when money comes in, and expenditures are recorded when money goes out. This […]
How a Business Purchase Agreement Can Protect You
Don’t buy an existing business without a business purchase agreement. Learn why this document is so important to protecting your interests.
Why Should I Be Checking My Federal Income Tax Withholdings?
Over the last few weeks, the IRS has been issuing news releases stating that employees should check their withholding…soon. There seems to be a lot of urgency in these notices, don’t you think? While it’s always good to check your withholdings from time to time, the IRS almost seems nervous about 2018 withholdings. Find out why.
Advice on Signing a Representation Letter with a CPA Firm
My CPA firm wants me to sign a representation letter. What do they think I am? A lying skunk? I remember being an entry level staff accountant and one of our audit clients asking me if we were going to require him to sign a liar’s letter. After all, didn’t we think that he was […]