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

Watch out for “income in respect of a decedent” issues when receiving an inheritance

Tuesday, June 11, 2024
Most people are genuinely appreciative of inheritances, and who wouldn’t enjoy some unexpected money? However, in some cases, it may turn out to be too good to be true. While...... Read More

Bartering is a Taxable Transaction Even if No Cash is Exchanged

Monday, June 10, 2024
If your small business is strapped for cash (or likes to save money), you may find it beneficial to barter or trade for goods and services. Bartering isn’t new —...... Read More

Business Owners, Your Financial Statements Are Trying to Tell You Something

Friday, June 07, 2024
Business owners are commonly and rightfully urged to regularly generate financial statements in compliance with Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP). One reason why is external users of financial statements, such...... 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

The Pros and Cons of Turning Your Home Into a Rental

Tuesday, June 04, 2024
If you’re buying a new home, you may have thought about keeping your current home and renting it out. In March, average rents for one- and two-bedroom residences were $1,487...... Read More

Maximize the QBI Deduction Before it’s Gone

Monday, June 03, 2024
The qualified business income (QBI) deduction is available to eligible businesses through 2025. After that, it’s scheduled to disappear. So if you’re eligible, you want to make the most of...... Read More

Should your business change its health care plan for next year?

Friday, May 31, 2024
Open enrollment for most healthcare plans is many months away. That makes now a good time for businesses to consider changing their employer-sponsored coverage for next year, or perhaps to...... 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

Keep These 3 Issues in Mind After You File Your Return

Tuesday, May 28, 2024
The tax filing deadline for 2023 tax returns is April 15 this year. If you need more time, you can file for an extension until October 15. In either case,...... Read More