12.20.23
Exploring FASB’s ASU 2023-05
The Financial Accounting Standards Board (FASB) has recently issued Accounting Standards Update (ASU) No. 2023-05, Business Combinations — Joint Venture Formations (Subtopic 805-60): Recognition and Initial…
12.20.23
Contractors: Watch Out for Occupational Fraud
Nearly every type of business could be affected by occupational fraud, and construction businesses are certainly no exception. In fact, the Association of Certified Fraud…
12.20.23
Construction Companies: Lean Into Tech To Optimize Accounting and Financial Management
The construction industry is renowned for its quality craftsmanship. However, it’s also sometimes known for a historical reluctance to adopt new technology. When it comes…
12.20.23
Seven Questions Contractors Should Ask Before Seeking Outside Financing
Construction companies can leverage loans, lines of credit and other such products to help ensure positive cash flow, build creditworthiness and fuel business growth. But…
12.18.23
2024 Q1 Tax Calendar: Key Deadlines for Businesses and Other Employers
Here are some of the key tax-related deadlines affecting businesses and other employers during the first quarter of 2024. Keep in mind that this list…
12.14.23
Three Strategies for Handling Estimated Tax Payments
Many individuals today are self-employed or generate income from interest, rent, dividends and other sources. If you’re in this situation, you could be risking penalties…
12.14.23
Consider the Flexibility of a Self-Directed IRA
Traditional and Roth IRAs can be relatively “safe” retirement-saving vehicles, though, depending on what they’re invested in, they limit your investment choices. For more flexibility…
12.13.23
Education Benefits Help Attract, Retain and Motivate Your Employees
One popular fringe benefit that an employer can offer is an education assistance program that allows employees to continue learning, and perhaps earn a degree,…
12.13.23
Businesses: Do You Have to Comply With the New Corporate Transparency Reporting Rules?
Your business may soon have to meet new reporting requirements that take effect on January 1, 2024. Under the Corporate Transparency Act (CTA), enacted in…
12.12.23
The “Fraud Triangle”
The likelihood of an employee committing fraud increases greatly when three specific conditions are present in your business. These conditions were introduced as The Fraud…