The Kaizen Team

Author profile for The Kaizen Team of Kaizen CPAs + Advisors. On this page you can see all the blog posts that The Kaizen Team have written.

Maintaining accurate business records is crucial for maximizing deductions.

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Get the Most Out of Deductions: Why Business Records Matter

In an October 10, 2019 ruling, the Tax Court delivered a verdict against a business owner who suffered the unfortunate loss of their business records...

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Avoid common accounting mistakes and take control of your small business.

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The Top 3 Small Business Accounting Mistakes We See (and How to Avoid Them)

Small business accounting mistakes happen, but they happen more often when you don’t have an accountant. Those mistakes are often why we’re coming in...

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Is it the right time to change your accountant?

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Why now might be the right time to change your accountant

Changing your accountant might not be the first thing on your mind during the summer. We get it, there are BBQs to go to, vacations to take, and life...

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Discover the difference between bookkeeping and advisory services for your small business accounting needs.

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Bookkeeping vs Advisory Services

For the most part, a tax return or a financial statement will look similar no matter who prepares it. That’s not to say that bookkeeping isn’t...

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The 5 Best Business Books Every Small Business Owner Should Read in 2023

In his book The E-Myth, Michael Gerber says, “You need to work on your business, not ‘in’ your business?” The general idea is that you need systems...

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Can I afford an accountant for my small business?

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How can I afford to pay for an accountant or CPA firm?

Running a small business is hard work, you need a team of folks in your corner – and at the top of that list should probably be an accountant. We say...

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3 mistakes small business owners make and you can avoid

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The 3 Biggest Mistakes We See Small Businesses Make

Running a small business means that, as the owner, you’re wearing a ton of different hats. Things can fall through the cracks. It’s OK, that can...

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AI in the workplace

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How will AI replace my CPA?

2023 is the year of AI. From ChatGPT to Midjourney, it’s rapidly becoming apparent that artificial intelligence will integrate into nearly every...

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What can you do when you have a bad-fit accountant?

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What can you do when you have a bad-fit accountant?

Getting the best outcome at tax season is dependent on a few things, but there’s one that really sticks out: being on the same page as your...

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What's it like working with a monthly accounting firm?

It’s a big step moving from an annual accountant to a monthly accounting firm. In fact, it’s such a big step that some businesses put it off because...

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