So, You’ve Been Audited: Should You Go It Alone or Hire a CPA?
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I sincerely hope you have never had to go through an IRS audit – and never have to in the future. But what if that dark day does arrive? Should you go it alone and defend yourself or hire a CPA to be on your side? The temptation to handle this alone is usually prompted […]
Accounting Considerations for Business Insurance Coverages
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With more than eight million small businesses in America, and more than $776 billion in net premiums issued by the insurance industry in 2022 for commercial policies (according to the Insurance Information Institute), business insurance is big business. Along with protecting businesses from a myriad of claims, insurance expenses also have to be accounted for […]
Pre-Retirement Planning Guide Younger Adults
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Step 2: Clarify Goals You’re never too young to start a bucket list. That’s because some things (such as bungee jumping) you probably want to knock out in your twenties. Women may want to have children before their forties – that sort of thing. A bucket list is comprised of all the things you want […]
Summer Reading List for Personal Finances
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Since it’s summer and reading lists are at the top of your mind, now’s the perfect time to expand your knowledge of money management and wealth building. So, whether you’re a retiree, a beginning saver, or even a child, we’ve got a book for you. The Classics If you haven’t had a chance to dive […]
Must-Know Backlinks for Boosting Your SEO
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Backlinks are a crucial part of search engine optimization (SEO) strategies. They act as votes of confidence from one site to another and signal to search engines that the content is credible and valuable. Understanding the various types of backlinks is important for crafting an effective SEO strategy that enhances your website’s visibility and authority. […]
Supporting Tibet, Exposing Hidden Fees and Protecting Judges Amid Rising Threats
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Promoting a Resolution to the Tibet-China Dispute Act (S 138) – This bill was introduced by Sen. Jeff Merkley (D-OR) on Jan. 30, 2023. It establishes a statutory definition of Tibet that includes areas currently claimed by China. The legislation also expands efforts to combat Chinese government propaganda, such as disinformation about Tibet’s history and […]
The Differences Between Conclusion of Value and Calculation of Value
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When a business is looking for a valuation, it needs to decide whether to use the calculation of value approach versus the conclusion of value option. The conclusion of value calculation is a more rigorous and resource-intensive calculation of value. Both approaches are similarly dependable, and despite the calculation of value’s less in-depth approach, business […]
Marrying a Non-U.S. Citizen? No Tax Honeymoon for You
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Marriage is a major life event. One that comes with all kinds of change, including financial. After getting married, there is so much to consider, from merging bank and brokerage accounts to setting up a will; from changing your withholding to updating retirement account beneficiary forms. If this seems like a lot to consider, it’s […]
How to Develop a Credit Policy
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A credit policy explains how a company will manage lines of credit for client accounts and what procedures to follow for severely outstanding invoices. It helps a business promote a robust foundation for its working capital level. Defining a Credit Policy Unlike personal credit scores, business scores range from 0 to 100; the scores from […]
Pre-Retirement Planning Guide
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Step 1: Develop a Budget Once you are truly good and retired – no phase-out, no gig jobs, no income-earning hobbies – most people end up living on a “fixed income.” While that income may fluctuate somewhat based on cost-of-living increases and investment gains, those increases may be few and far between. What you really […]