Apr 22, 2024 | Audit, Blog, Closely Held Businesses, Mergers and Acquisitions, Nonprofit, Outsourced Accounting, Startup Business
Once your business has survived the start-up phase, it has got a solid foundation to grow. Business and financial advisory services are critical at this stage of development. Consider these major areas or functions of your company to focus on as you look to take it to...
May 1, 2023 | Accounting, Advisory, Audit, Blog
Small and medium-sized companies are particularly prone to employee theft because they typically do not have the staff available to assign more than one employee to processes to help ensure that fraud does not take place. Assigning more than one employee to certain...
Mar 13, 2023 | Audit, Blog, Business Insights and Analytics, Business Valuation, Cider, Manufacturing, Nonprofit, Outsourced Accounting, Real Estate and Construction, SBA
Many companies and organizations have found it difficult to hire the right accounting expertise at the right price in today’s tight labor market. Some organizations struggle to find qualified team members, or they cannot afford to pay the salary of someone who has the...
Dec 12, 2022 | Advisory, Audit, Blog
It might be time for your company to upgrade (or downgrade) its level of assurance. Most organizations hire a CPA to issue financial statements that conform to U.S. Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP), but not all financial statements are created equal....
Sep 19, 2022 | Advisory, Audit, Blog
Check those checks closely. Although debit cards, electronic funds transfers, and other high-tech ways of moving and paying money have become popular, check fraud remains a risk for businesses and other organizations. According to the most recent fraud survey by the...
Jan 20, 2022 | Advisory, Audit, Benefit Plans, Blog
Receiving a notice that the IRS is auditing an employee benefit plan is news that no employer wants to receive. If your company does get such a notice, knowing what to expect and preparing for the audit itself are the best ways to help the process go as...