By Andy Knutson, CPA In the commercial construction industry, it’s common practice for project owners (typically public entities) or general contractors to request a construction surety bond to protect against contractor or subcontractor default. To secure a construction surety bond, the first step is to contact a bonding agent. A bonding agent serves as […]
States Respond to Supreme Court Sales Tax Decision
By Todd J. Koch, CPA, MBT, CFP® Since the decision in the South Dakota v. Wayfair case, states are continuing to determine their position. Many states already had economic laws in place and others introduced hard to understand requirements which includes noncompliance penalties. There are several different factors states are considering and it is important […]
What To Do If You’re Facing an IRS Audit
By Matt Luckmann, CPA Receiving an audit request from the IRS can, understandably, cause your blood pressure to spike. But there’s no need to panic—it doesn’t necessarily mean you did something wrong. Here’s a quick look at why you might be selected, and what you should know if you are. First, let’s talk about […]
5 Simple Accounting Tips for Small and Midsize Businesses
By Kelli Lind, CPA If you’re the owner of a small or midsize business, your to-do list never ends. There are customers to serve, projects to navigate, and employees to manage. And that’s just the tip of the iceberg. There’s another checklist to think about, too—the one that includes everything you have to do to […]
Bookkeeper vs. Accountant: Which is right for your business?
By Teri MacNabb, CPA Part of owning a business is managing its finances. But if you’re up to your eyeballs in account entries, you may want to bring in someone to help. So, do you hire a bookkeeper or an accountant? The short answer: It depends. If you simply need someone to enter day-to-day transactions […]
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