How your business can prepare for and respond to an IRS audit

Monday, December 09, 2024
The IRS has been increasing its audit efforts, focusing on large businesses and high-income individuals. By 2026, it plans to nearly triple its audit rates for large corporations with assets...... Read More

IT strategy showdown: Enterprise architecture vs. Agile

Friday, December 06, 2024
Few, if any, companies can operate successfully today without the right information technology (IT) strategy. And as businesses grow, their IT needs and infrastructures become even more complex and costly.This push...... Read More

Reminder: Profits and cash flow aren’t the same

Thursday, December 05, 2024
Profitable businesses often experience cash flow shortages, particularly if they’re experiencing rapid growth. Business owners may wonder why they owe taxes when they regularly struggle to find cash to cover...... Read More

Maximize your year-end giving with gifts that offer tax benefits

Tuesday, December 03, 2024
As the end of the year approaches, many people start to think about their finances and tax strategies. One effective way to reduce potential estate taxes and show generosity to...... Read More

Employers: In 2025, the Social Security wage base is going up

Monday, December 02, 2024
As we approach 2025, changes are coming to the Social Security wage base. The Social Security Administration recently announced that the wage base for computing Social Security tax will increase...... Read More

Businesses must stay on guard against invoice fraud

Friday, November 29, 2024
Fraud is a pernicious problem for companies of all shapes and sizes. One broad type of crime that seems to be thriving as of late is invoice fraud.In the second...... Read More

Cutoffs: When to report revenue and expenses

Thursday, November 28, 2024
Timing is critical in financial reporting. Under accrual-basis accounting, the end of the accounting period serves as a “cutoff” for when companies recognize revenue and expenses. However, some companies may...... Read More

Unlock your child’s potential by investing in a 529 plan

Tuesday, November 26, 2024
If you have a child or grandchild planning to attend college, you’ve probably heard about qualified tuition programs, also known as 529 plans. These plans, named for the Internal Revenue Code...... Read More

Advantages of keeping your business separate from its real estate

Monday, November 25, 2024
Does your business require real estate for its operations? Or do you hold property titled under your business’s name? It might be worth reconsidering this strategy. With long-term tax, liability...... Read More

Which leadership skills are essential to strategic planning?

Friday, November 22, 2024
To help ensure continued stability and profitability, businesses need to engage in some form of strategic planning. A recent survey by insurance giant Travelers drives home this point.In its 2024 CFO Study:...... Read More