The demand for qualified accounting and finance personnel has grown, as business owners struggle to manage unpredictable cash flows, increased costs, and new government policies and financial aid packages. Plus, the potential job market for these professionals has expanded, [...]
Tracking donor restrictions and understanding the implications of those restrictions on revenue recognition are common challenges for nonprofits — especially if they try to manage these important metrics with spreadsheets. Updated revenue recognition standards for nonprofits issued as part [...]
Americans donated over $410 billion to nonprofits in 2017, up 5.2% from the previous year. Yet research also shows that between the years 2000 and 2016, the percentage of the population that donates to any cause fell from 66% [...]
Whether your business is in survival mode or experiencing an uptick, the way you manage (or don't manage) cash flow will determine your business's future. Cash management has always been critical, but in this economy, it's essential. If you've been in the dark about your cash flow, can't pull your numbers quickly, or want some tips to improve your cash flow and prepare for additional market disruptions, join our upcoming webinar.
The rising costs of labor, raw materials, coupled with new overhead expenses associated with spacing and retrofitting work stations, temperature checks, and increased sanitation, all impact your bottom line. Manufacturers need to accurately monitor the costs of production, so they can consider adjusting pricing, find new suppliers, or renegotiate fixed contracts to stay profitable.
Your accountants may be working from home, but what about your accounting processes? In many cases, working from home means “making do” with a lesser version of the office that lacks the same tools, data, and easy collaborative opportunities. Accountants [...]
For a lot of small to mid-size manufacturing and distribution businesses, there’s a conundrum looming over the accounting department. Often, these departments consist of just a few accountants, possibly a controller or accounting manager. Typically the business owner serves [...]
In a survey that asked 2,300 organizations about their month-end close, the bottom 25% needed 10+ days to finish, while the top 25% needed 5 days or less. So where do you fit on that spectrum? No matter what [...]
Change-in-control events — like merger and acquisition (M&A) transactions — don’t happen every day. If you’re currently in the market to merge with or buy a business, you might not be aware of updated financial reporting guidance that took effect [...]
Top 40 Questions to Ask Your Accountant For Businesses and Individuals Whether you’re a business owner or an individual planning for the future, knowing the right questions to ask your accountant gives you a powerful advantage. Having a [...]
