Timely Deposits of Participant 401(k) Plan Contributions More Important Than Ever
When employees contribute a percentage of their wages to their employer’s sponsored retirement plan, they often assume the money is transferred into their account on
Some Tax-Advantaged Personal Property Exchanges No Longer Available After Tax Reform
Although the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act (TCJA) was written into law more than a year ago, it continues to play a strong role in
Best Practices for Month-End Close
While the beginning of the month can signify a fresh start for some, small businesses and their accounting departments sometimes associate the first few days
What Are Your Financial Statements Telling You?
As a small business owner, you’ve almost certainly heard the phrase, “your financial statements say a lot about your organization.” But the truth is,
Is the Worker You Just Hired an Independent Contractor or an Employee?
It sounds like this would be a simple question to answer – but is it? Determining your new worker’s employment status may be trickier than
Three Reasons Why You Should Upgrade Your Expense Management Software
In today’s fast-paced environment, we thrive on efficiency — of resources, time, and energy. One of the easiest ways for a growing business to streamline
What Employee Benefit Plan Sponsors Need to Know About Cybersecurity
Most organizations have some sort of formal plan in place to protect their electronic data, but many of those security measures neglect to address these
Meals and Entertainment Expenses After Tax Reform
The 2017 Tax Cuts and Jobs Act (TCJA) made several changes to the tax deductibility of meal and entertainment (M&E) expenses. In an effort to
Sales Tax Changes to Affect Louisiana Retailers and Purchasers Alike
As part of a larger budget deal, new Louisiana sales tax laws were approved by lawmakers late last week. The Louisiana state-wide sales tax rate
What You Need to Know to Help Protect Your Company from Business Email Compromise Scams
Business email compromise (BEC) scams are on the rise. According to the FBI’s Internet Crime Complaint Center (IC3), there has been a 1,300 percent increase
A Cash Flow Analysis Can Save Your Business
Financial experts claim that 82 – 90% of small business failures are caused by poor cash flow. Many profitable companies find that they are insolvent
Deducting or Amortizing Start-up Costs and Organizational Costs
Starting a new business venture can be exciting. Whether you are forming your first company or expanding into a new area, it is important to