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Why Should You Outsource Your Bookkeeping?

Susie Johnson gives a rundown of the benefits to outsourcing this important piece of your business:     Bookkeeping. Anymore, business owners look at this…
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Strategic Planning for Not-for-Profits Presents Unique Challenges

However, these challenges have solutions! Erin Currie, CPA shows the creative planning that must take place in the not-for-profit world:     In today’s not-for-profit…
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This Tax Planning Strategy Can Save You Tons When You Transfer Your Business

Successful business succession planning comes with lots of planning. Intentionally Defective Grantor Trusts, according to Tom Krause, CPA, can keep things simple and save you…
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Have You Outgrown Your Retirement Vehicle?

Dennis Dlugosz, CPA shares his experience with retirement planning and offers sound advice:     Not long ago, I was like most Americans who start…
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Are You a Contractor? ‘Percentage-of-Completion’ Should Ring a Bell.

Andy Pena takes a look at this method of recording long-term contracts:     In order to comply with generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP), your…
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Consider Choosing Your CPA to be Your Trust Advisor

According to Al Harsar, your CPA can help with much more than just your tax returns:     Many people trust their CPA to prepare…
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Top 5 Ways to Improve Efficiencies Within Your Accounting Department

Business owners are always looking for ways to improve their business and make more money.  One way to do so is to improve the efficiencies…
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When Did Your Healthcare Practice Last Have a Check-Up?

Ann Emery emphasizes the importance of a CPA firm to a healthcare practitioner:     If you’re running a healthcare practice, your primary concern is…
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How an International Association Improves a Business

Corrigan Krause is a member of MSI Global Alliance, one of the world’s leading international associations of independent legal and accounting firms. How does membership…
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Succession Planning for the Family Business Owner

Succession planning is defined as, “Making the preparations necessary to ensure the harmony of the family and the continuity of the business through the next…