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Can’t get ahold of your accountant? Why communication is SO important for a CPA
Valentine’s Day often puts February’s focus squarely on your relationships. And while all the talk this month is about ROMANTIC relationships, here’s...
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Valentine’s Day often puts February’s focus squarely on your relationships. And while all the talk this month is about ROMANTIC relationships, here’s...
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This time of year, everyone needs an accountant, but what’s the actual difference between utilizing a monthly accountant VS an annual accountant?...
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No one wants to fire their accountant. Or, maybe more accurately, it takes an awful lot to fire your accountant. Why? Well, a few reasons. It’s a...
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Some CPA firms take everyone, and we mean everyone. That’s never worked for us. We’re looking for a specific type of client. We know what you’re...
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Running a small business is hard. While some decisions might be easy, there are so many times when it feels like just a little bit of advice from...
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Usually, when you have a new accountant, they employ the SALY (Same As Last Year) method. Meaning, they look at what was done in the past and try to...
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Most CPA firms don’t encourage the Profit First model, here’s why we do. Profit First is a book written by Mike Michalowicz on how to properly budget...
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Effective January 1, 2023, the minimum wage in Illinois will increase for tipped and non-tipped employees.
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The days are short. The air is cold. And the roads are often slick with rain, snow, or ice.
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Tell us if you’ve heard this one before. It’s February (or maybe even March), and you’re scrambling to get some poor, beleaguered accountant to get...
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Hiring an accounting firm is one of the smartest things you can do for your business. At least that’s what people say, but is it true? What do those...
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You have a lot of faith in your accountant or accounting firm. As you well know, an in-house bookkeeper has a lot on his or her plate — adding...