Outsourcing vs. In-House Accounting: Which Is Right for You?

Small and medium-sized businesses are often faced with the choice of bookkeeping and accounting, which come along with growth. “Should we hire a controller or do it ourselves?” Another option often not explored often is outsourced accounting services. It was not common ten years ago to outsource accounting, but today, small businesses are increasingly using […]
Top Accounting Certifications to Enhance Your Career

“An investment in knowledge pays the best interest.” – Benjamin Franklin If you are considering a career in finance or accounting, you might be thinking about accounting certificates. But it’s important to ask this question, do they pay off, and most importantly how do they relate to your career objectives?While not necessarily a requirement, certificates […]
Business Mileage Deduction 101

Going far to meet clients and vendors can be a lot of work, and the car miles add up fast as does the cost. When you see the empty tank in your car, the frustration starts to fill in your head. But, there’s some good news here; you can deduct car mileage for tax purposes […]
How’s Your Small Business General Ledger Lookin’?

A General Ledger is an account of the entire financial accounting of a company. The definition of general ledger extends beyond recordkeeping. Since many accounts are indicated in a GL, each account has its independent significance. What is normally captured in the accounts of the general ledger comprises: The essential components required for efficient financial […]
Effective Ways for Creating Monthly Financial Reports

It’s the year’s end, it should be a holly jolly time for every employee but take a look at your financial team now. An aura of tension must be lingering in their minds and you can see a mirage of hands running through different documents. You must be wondering “What are they doing?” Ah yes, […]
Accounting 101: Everything you need to know

Trust us when we say this, accounting can be the least fun part of running a small business. Most small business owners usually find themselves in the whirlwind of being understaffed and in most cases underfunded as well. This means that in most cases they really have to look at several departments of the business […]