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Mastering Cash Flow Cycles: How to Predict and Smooth Revenue Fluctuations

Key Takeaways Use cash flow analysis and forecasting together to identify pressure points early. Maintain both short-term and long-term forecasts to support payroll and operating decisions. Strengthen predictability by updating assumptions and reviewing actual results regularly. Cash flow problems rarely…

Strengthening Internal Controls for Small Businesses

Key Takeaways Internal controls help prevent errors, deter fraud, and improve the reliability of your financial reporting. Focus first on cash, inventory, receivables, and disbursements because those areas carry the highest day-to-day risk. Testing controls helps you confirm they’re working,…

ERISA Fidelity Bonds: Myth Busting Five Common Misconceptions

Written by: Stephen Candelario, CPA and Jill Blumen, CPA In the complex world of employee benefit plans, fidelity bonds serve as a crucial safeguard against losses caused by financial malfeasance. Given the costs and vagaries of litigation, plan sponsors and…

Future-Proof Your Business with Rolling Forecasts

If you’ve ever put together an annual budget only to realize a few months later that it’s already outdated, you’re not alone. Business conditions change fast—unexpected expenses pop up, revenue doesn’t always hit projections, and market shifts can throw your…

The Importance of Proper Inventory Management for Financial Stability

Proper inventory management is essential for sustaining your business’s financial health. Though it may not always be the most obvious focus, how you handle your inventory significantly impacts cash flow, profit margins, and long-term growth. This article will discuss how…

Supreme Court Ruling on Taxation of Corporate-Owned Life Insurance: What Business Owners Need to Know

Written by: William Cooper, CPA On June 6, 2024, the Supreme Court issued a ruling in Connelly v. United States that has significant implications for privately held business owners. The Court unanimously decided that the value of company-owned life insurance…

Employee Retention Credit: Prompt Response Necessary as IRS Sharply Increases Compliance Action Through Taxpayer Audits

Written By: Jonathan C. Hitter, CPA, MST, CGMA To combat a wave of frivolous employee retention credit (ERC) claims, the IRS has sharply increased compliance action through audits and criminal investigations, with more activity planned in the future. In this…

Understanding the Tax Relief for American Families and Workers Act of 2024

The House Ways and Means Committee approved The Tax Relief for American Families and Workers Act of 2024, symbolizing a legislative victory for taxpayers, especially small business owners and professionals. This proposed legislation deserves a detailed look due to its…

Data and Technology Are Key to Managing Third-Party Risk

In today’s globalized business environment, no company operates alone. From manufacturers to financial services companies to cloud service providers, external vendors are integral to every business’s success — though each third-party relationship also introduces potential risks. This ecosystem of interconnected…

2023 Year-End Guide – Financial Transactions

The tax rules dealing with financial transactions and instruments can be complicated, but failure to understand these rules and their application to your business’s transactions could result in negative tax consequences or forgone opportunities. As part of year-end planning and…

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