By Stephanie Loiland, CPA Many companies choose to lease assets for a period of time instead of buying them outright. If you’re in this situation, it’s important to know whether you’re dealing with a capital lease or an operating lease. That’s because the type of lease will affect how you record it—and the payments you […]
5 Signs It’s Time to Break Up With Your Bank
By Kyla Hansen, CPA Your bank should be an asset, never a hindrance. If yours is holding you back, don’t feel trapped—consider shopping around. Here are five signs it could be time to say goodbye. Your loan covenants are too restrictive. When a business fails its covenant, nine out of 10 times the bank will […]
Are You Doing Enough to Prevent Fraud?
By Joy McAdoo, CPA “It could never happen to us.” When it comes to fraud, these are all too often the famous last words of small business owners. But fraud can happen to or within any organization. And any instance of fraud has the potential to be devastating. Thankfully, there are some fairly straightforward and […]
5 Critical Questions To Ask Before Selling Your Business
By Jason J. Loven, CPA, CCIFP® If you’re planning to hand over the reins to your business, there’s a lot to think about. And it can be hard to know where to start. A good first step is to visualize how you would like it all to happen. Then, ask yourself the following five questions […]
What Could the R&D Tax Credit Do For You?
By John Ammann, CPA You may have heard about the research and development (R&D) tax credit. After all, it’s been around for quite some time. But with the “Protecting Americans from Tax Hikes Act of 2015” (i.e., the PATH Act) now in place, it’s a good idea to learn more about this potentially game-changing benefit, […]