By Jason Loven, CPA, CCIFP® Managing cash flow is never a piece of cake. Now, in the midst of a global pandemic, it’s become even more challenging for businesses within nearly every industry. For many contractors and construction-related businesses, the cash-flow conundrum is two-fold: As projects stall and staffing rosters fluctuate, keeping track of cash […]
Case Study: How a Construction Subcontractor Improved Profitability by Simply Bridging a Knowledge Gap
By Andy Knutson, CPA In 2017, we worked with a construction subcontractor that had struggled with profitability in recent years despite many project successes. The company’s bonding agent, who was concerned about the situation, had requested a reviewed financial statement and referred us to provide it. During our initial meeting with the owners and their […]
How To Confirm You Are Working With The Right Accounting Firm
By Kyla Hansen, CPA, CVA When you hire an accounting firm or a CPA, you’re essentially trusting someone else with your taxes and financials. Needless to say, this is a big deal. It’s important that your provider is well qualified and equipped to help you comply with tax regulations and make sound decisions about […]
Qualified Opportunity Zones: What to Know Before You Invest
By John Ammann, CPA Since early 2018, much has been said about the opportunity zone provisions that were enacted as part of the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act (TCJA). Designed to spur economic growth in select low-income communities across the U.S., the provisions designate more than 8,700 such communities as qualified opportunity zones (QOZs). Taxpayers […]
10 Ways to Protect Your Business From a Cyber Attack
By Steve Fox The words “cyber attack” have become part of our American vernacular. Unfortunately, there isn’t a standalone silver bullet that can keep your business safe from hackers and their seemingly ubiquitous malware. Preventing a cyber attack requires multiple layers of defense. Here are 10 cybersecurity measures every business should practice: Keep up with […]