Businesses can strengthen their financial positions with careful AP management

Friday, September 12, 2025
Running a successful business calls for constantly balancing the revenue you have coming in with the money you must pay out to remain operational and grow. Regarding that second part,...... Read More

Safe harbor 401(k)s offer businesses a simpler route to a retirement plan

Friday, September 05, 2025
When many small to midsize businesses are ready to sponsor a qualified retirement plan, they encounter a common obstacle: complex administrative requirements. As a business owner, you no doubt already...... Read More

Handle with care: Upgrading your company’s accounting software

Friday, August 29, 2025
What’s the most important type of software for your business? Your first thought may be whatever system you rely on most to produce or sell your company’s products or services....... Read More

Run a more agile company with cross-training

Friday, August 22, 2025
Agility is key in today’s economy, where uncertainty reigns and businesses must be ready for anything. Highly skilled employees play a huge role in your ability to run an agile...... Read More

Business owners can rest easier with sound cash flow management

Friday, August 15, 2025
Slow cash flow is one of the leading causes of insomnia for business owners. Even if sales are strong, a lack of liquidity to pay bills and cover payroll can...... Read More

Getting a Handle On Inventory

Thursday, June 13, 2024
Inventory is a key balance sheet item for many companies. Depending on the nature of your operations, inventory may include raw materials, work-in-progress (WIP) inventory, and finished goods. While you...... Read More

ESG Audits: Navigating new frontiers in corporate responsibility

Thursday, June 06, 2024
Reporting on environmental, social, and governance (ESG) matters is an increasingly crucial area of corporate compliance. While ESG reporting and disclosure apply primarily to public companies, there are efforts aimed at requiring private companies...... Read More

Auditing WIP Today

Thursday, May 30, 2024
External auditors spend a lot of time during fieldwork evaluating how businesses report work-in-progress (WIP) inventory. Here’s why this warrants special attention and how auditors evaluate whether WIP estimates seem...... Read More

Mind the GAAP: How to ensure transparency when using non-GAAP metrics

Thursday, May 23, 2024
At Financial Executives International’s Corporate Financial Reporting Insights Conference last November, staff from the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) expressed concerns related to the use of financial metrics that don’t...... Read More

How to Minimize Billing Bottlenecks

Thursday, May 16, 2024
Managing accounts receivable can be challenging, especially in an uncertain economy. To keep your company financially fit, it’s a good idea to occasionally revisit your billing and collections processes to...... Read More