Anti Fraud Controls to Protect Your Small Business
Fraud control isn’t just for large enterprises. Small and mid-sized organizations across the greater Raleigh area face real fraud risk—from both internal and external sources—and the impact lands directly on cash flow, financial statements, and customer trust. The good news is that with practical anti-fraud controls, businesses can significantly reduce losses and speed fraud detection. […]
Accounting for Startups: Key Tips for Financial Strategies
Starting a business moves fast, but your accounting doesn’t have to. Our Raleigh CPAs share clear steps for startups to set up clean books, software, cash flow forecasts, and tax planning that support long-term growth.
Revocable vs Irrevocable Trust: What Trust Should You Choose?
When you are contemplating creating a trust but you don’t know what type is best, our Raleigh CPA firm is here to help. In the article, our accountants are sharing the key differences between a revocable trust and an irrevocable trust so you can add your assets to the one that makes the most sense for your needs.
Understanding Consistency Principle Accounting
Your financial statements are only as reliable as the accounting methods behind them. The consistency principle ensures businesses use the same approach over time, creating accurate, comparable reports for lenders, investors, and stakeholders. By supporting GAAP compliance, improving audits, and guiding smarter decisions, consistency is key to trustworthy financial reporting. Discover why this principle matters and how it safeguards your company’s financial health.
Is Business Debt Consolidation Right for You? Exploring the Pros and Cons
Business debt consolidation can turn multiple payments into one, helping with cash flow and organization. But it’s not for every business. Learn the benefits, risks, and considerations before deciding if it’s the right financial step.
Are Tax Preparation Fees Deductible? A Comprehensive Guide
Join our Raleigh CPAs as they answer one of our asked questions, “When are tax preparation fees deductible?” From business to personal tax deductions, follow along as we uncover factors that affect tax preparation fees, common fee structures, and more.
The Advantages of Outsourced Accounting for Small Businesses
Keeping up with accounting tasks can pull your focus away from actually running your business. At Steward Ingram & Cooper, we work with small business owners who want to offload the numbers and get back to what they do best. Learn how outsourced accounting can save time, reduce stress, and help your business stay financially strong.
Inherited IRAs: New Tax and Distribution Rules for 2025
Discover the updated inherited IRA tax rules and distribution requirements for 2025 with insights from Steward Ingram & Cooper, PLLC. Learn how withdrawals are taxed with practical examples, navigate the 10-year rule, and explore strategies to minimize your tax burden. Our Raleigh area CPAs are here to guide you through managing your inherited IRA.
Your Guide to Paying Inheritance Tax
To help you better understand how to reduce your tax on inheritance, our inheritance tax consultants are sharing all you need to know when it comes to tax on inheritance.
Taxable vs Non Taxable Income: Your Guide to Reporting on Taxes
From inheritances to employer-provided health insurance and even profits from selling your home, our Raleigh CPAs at Steward Ingram & Cooper PLLC are sharing common types of non taxable income so you can claim all you need to (and nothing you don’t) on your upcoming tax return.