How to prepay expenses strategically and report them accurately

Thursday, September 11, 2025
In accrual-basis accounting, timing is everything. One core principle of U.S. Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP) is the matching concept, which requires organizations to recognize expenses in the same period...... Read More

Footnotes: The narrative behind the numbers

Thursday, September 04, 2025
Although footnote disclosures appear at the end of reviewed or audited financial statements, they’re far more than a regulatory formality. They provide critical insight into a company’s accounting policies, unusual...... Read More

Confirm this: Why your auditors contact third parties

Thursday, August 28, 2025
If your company’s financial statements are audited, chances are your auditor will send out external confirmations. These information requests may be sent directly to your customers, vendors, banks, attorneys and...... Read More

How to turn F&A turnover into a business opportunity

Thursday, August 21, 2025
Turnover in finance and accounting (F&A) leadership is on the rise. In 2024, CFO turnover among Standard & Poor’s 500 companies hit 17.8%, tying a record high in 2021, according...... Read More

Risky business: How auditors help combat corporate fraud

Thursday, August 14, 2025
In today’s volatile economic climate, organizations face mounting pressures that can increase the risk of fraudulent activities. Auditors play a pivotal role in identifying and mitigating these risks through comprehensive...... Read More

M&A accounting: Identifying the acquirer in business combinations involving VIEs

Thursday, August 07, 2025
On May 12, 2025, the Financial Accounting Standards Board (FASB) finalized new guidance that clarifies how to identify the acquirer in mergers and acquisitions (M&As) involving variable interest entities (VIEs). The...... Read More

Closing time: Mastering your monthly close with QuickBooks

Thursday, July 31, 2025
The month-end close is a pain point for many small to midsize businesses. While internal accounting teams often aim to wrap up the close within three days, a recent survey...... Read More

Old invoices, new rules: Tap into the power of the AR aging report

Thursday, July 24, 2025
For many businesses, accounts receivable (AR) are more than just a line item on the balance sheet. This account provides a key indicator of potential cash flow, customer relationships and...... Read More

QuickBooks users: It’s time for a mid-year review

Thursday, July 17, 2025
Performing a mid-year QuickBooks® cleanup is a smart habit that small business owners and bookkeepers can adopt to stay ahead of their financial responsibilities. Waiting until year end to review...... Read More

Loan applications: How to strengthen your hand in today’s credit markets

Thursday, July 10, 2025
In recent years, interest rates have increased and credit has tightened. Under these conditions, which are expected to persist in the coming months, securing a commercial loan can be challenging...... Read More