Shine a light on sales prospects to brighten the days ahead
When it comes to sales, most businesses labor under two major mandates: 1) Keep selling to existing customers, and 2) Find new ones.
FASB proposes last-minute changes to lease accounting rules
Accounting Standards Codification Topic 842, Leases, requires organizations to report the full magnitude of their long-term lease obligations on their balance sheets. For private companies and nonprofits, the changes take effect this year.
Year-end tax planning ideas for individuals
Now that fall is officially here, it’s a good time to start taking steps that may lower your tax bill for this year and next.
Worried about an IRS audit? Prepare in advance
IRS audit rates are historically low, according to a recent Government Accountability Office (GAO) report (visit www.gao.gov/assets/gao-22-104960.pdf), but that’s little consolation if your return is among those selected to be examined.
Lost your tax-exempt status? Here’s how to regain it
So you forgot to file your not-for-profit’s Form 990, 990-EZ or 990-N with the IRS. It can happen — particularly with newer organizations that are still trying to get a handle on all the financial and regulatory requirements of running a nonprofit.
Deducting a trust’s charitable donations
If you’re charitably inclined, it may be desirable to donate assets held in a trust. Why? Perhaps you’re not ready to let go of assets you hold individually. Or maybe the tax benefits of donating trust property would be more attractive than making an individual donation.
Is it time to review and refresh your nonprofit’s board?
Perhaps your not-for-profit has lost a few board members in the turmoil of the past few years. Or maybe your current lineup simply isn’t meeting your organization’s leadership challenges. There are many reasons to review and rebuild a board of directors.
How to give your QuickBooks Online forms a new look
Your sales forms are a part of your company’s identity. Make them professional, personalized, and polished.
2022 Q4 tax calendar: Key deadlines for businesses and other employers
Here are some of the key tax-related deadlines affecting businesses and other employers during the fourth quarter of 2022. Keep in mind that this list isn’t all-inclusive, so there may be additional deadlines that apply to you.
Using agreed-upon procedures to target specific items of concern
Your CPA offers a wide menu of services. One flexible offering, known as an “agreed-upon procedures” engagement, provides limited assurance on a specific aspect of an organization’s financial or nonfinancial information. What’s covered?