The Spring of 2022 marks the beginning of the third year of the COVID-19 pandemic. While many Americans believe the pandemic is over with life returning to pre-pandemic normal, it is certainly not behind us. The landscape of the pandemic has merely shifted to a new “normal”. This new normal includes continuing mask mandates, vaccine…
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You’ve got a great bookkeeper. They are organized, detail-oriented and understand the basic concepts of accounting. They keep your books in order, perform analyses and balances, and can handle even the most complex of tasks. They are the perfect business partner, and they are great at what they do. However, are they doing everything they…
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The accounting equation is the most important piece of information any accountant can learn. Anyone starting out in the field of accounting or wants to just better understand the account equation should take time and learn the equation. It really a very simple formula. Assets = Liabilities + Equity This straightforward equation on a company…
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Whether you are a new winery business owner, or you have been making wine for generations, when it comes to wine, you’re the expert. You know all about selecting the right barrel for aging and how to create a perfect label. When it comes to finances for your winery, you’re not quite as certain. This…
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Business owners often ask, “When is the right time to sell my business?” The answer is some version of “A good time to sell is when there is a seller’s market, and the owner and the business are prepared”. Simple enough, but there is a lot to unpack in this response. Don’t Try to Time…
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While it is the large businesses who make the news when there’s financial fraud, the greatest amount of wire fraud happens to small business owners. Recent research indicates that 78% of small businesses suffer some kind of wire fraud each year. In fact, all businesses lose at least 5% of their earnings to fraud every…
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