When most people think of accounting or accountants, the first thing (and usually the only thing) that comes to mind is someone who can do taxes. As accountants, we often have some of the most fair-weathered friends in the sense …
Tax season is here – and with the proliferation of tax software and online tax preparation services over the last several years, many taxpayers are wondering if it is more advantageous to use these services or to rely on a …
To the average person the professions of accounting and financial planning may seem very similar or even the same. After all, both have to do with handling money and ensuring that an individual or business stays solvent and doesn’t go …
When it comes to working with an accountant, there are generally two ways clients will determine whether or not you’re right for them. On one hand, they can judge you primarily on how well you seem to do your job, …
Many companies offer stock to employees. If stock is available to all employees and may be purchased for at least 95% of its market value, then accountants need not record the discount portion of the employee compensation. The stock’s worth …
Controllers play a key role in the function of a company. They provide the tools needed to steer the business towards financial success. Although a large part of a controllers job involves basic accounting, the controller is occupied with management …
Many small business owners try to juggle the role of entrepreneur and accountant. While some are skilled at it, others need to hire an accountant to be responsible for the processing, reporting and auditing of their business’ financial information. Accountants …
It’s true, accountants have a reputation for applying the kind of hard logic it takes to let the numbers do the talking so that we don’t have to. And as capable as we are of churning through financial statements and …