Category Archives: Accounting

Start Getting Your 2013 Tax Return in Shape

“Procrastination is like a credit card: it’s a lot of fun until you get the bill.” ~ Christopher Parker We may have barely made it past the 2011 filing deadline, but taxpayers should already be doing a few quick checks … Continue reading

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Year End Checklist for Closing Your Books

As a business owner, it’s imperative to maintain accurate accounting records in order to substantiate all the items of income and expense on your tax return. A vital piece of the accounting process is the year end (or month end) … Continue reading

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An Alternative to QuickBooks for Mac Users

An Alternative to QuickBooks for Mac Users from Computer World

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Small Business Tools

Accounting Today talks about some small business tools available from the IRS that may be helpful: IRS Showcases Small Business Tools

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The Importance of Good Record Keeping

Everyone in business must keep records, especially those that will come in handy when it’s time to think about taxes on the business. Continue reading

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Senate Passes 1099 Repeal

A big relief for small businesses… and Obama is sure to sign this. Senate Passes 1099 Repeal from CFO.com

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There’s more demand for CPAs

This is good news if you’re in the profession or know someone who is thinking about becoming a CPA… Bean counters wanted: Why the Big 4 are in a hiring frenzy from CNN Money

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The importance of a good accounting system

A good accounting system has many elements but it all starts at the beginning. If it is not set up correctly, it can cause you problems later on down the road. Proper record keeping is also important so that you … Continue reading

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