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Bills, bills, bills! From utilities and payroll to taxes and supplies, there’s always a bill that needs to be paid when you own a small business. When cash is short, it pays to understand the differences between profits and cash flow.

Fair market value is the appropriate standard of value in most business valuation assignments. But when valuing an asset for financial reporting purposes, fair value is generally used. Here’s an overview of what fair value is and how it differs […]

QuickBooks comes with a lot of bells and whistles. Here’s a look at some helpful advanced business management features that you might not be aware of.

What types of information and procedures do auditors use to verify account balances and transactions? Anticipating document requests and inquiries can help make your next audit more efficient.

Entrepreneurs often invest blood, sweat and tears to start new businesses. But few are experts in financial reporting. Don’t let accounting mishaps derail your startup!

A picture is worth 1,000 words … or numbers. Here’s how graphs, charts and other visuals can make your financial data more digestible to financial statement users.

Are you looking for someone to manage the books and records for your small business? Whether you’re operating a startup or an established business that recently lost its bookkeeper, hiring the right person for these tasks can be challenging. Selecting […]

Five accounting rule changes go into effect for certain entities this year. Which ones are relevant to your organization?

What software does your organization use for its accounting needs? Here are answers to frequently asked questions about one of the most popular options: QuickBooks.

The project to merge U.S. and international accounting rules hasn’t completely been abandoned. Here’s how global accounting rule makers are continuing to collaborate to make worldwide capital markets more efficient.

Has your accounting method kept up with your financial needs? It periodically makes sense to evaluate how you’re reporting financial results and, when necessary, revise your approach

Auditors are skeptical of accounting estimates. Here’s what they’re looking for and why, in recent years, they’ve upped the ante on audit procedures related to estimates and the use of specialists.