3 Things a Multi-Company Accounting Software Can Handle

If you are running multiple companies under one organization, you can use multi-industry company accounting solution software to help you keep track of all the accounting needs of each company that exists within your organization. Read on to learn about using this software to enhance your company.  Shared Masters Files of Customers and Vendors When you are running multiple businesses within one organization, there is a good chance that you are working with some of the same customers and vendors. Read More 

Want To Retire Early? 5 Tips To Avoid Taxes And Penalties

Do you want to retire early? More and more Americans have the goal of retiring in full or in part long before the traditional retirement ages of 62 to 70. But in order to make this work, you will need to avoid unnecessary taxes and penalties when using your retirement savings. To help you do this, here are five key tips to keep as much of your money as possible.  Read More 

Accounting Options To Consider For Your Home Services Contracting

If you are a contractor and you have wanted to strike out on your own, then going the home services route may be an ideal option. When you offer these types of services, you may be offering several forms of the service including home remodeling, renovations, repairs, or small upgrades. All of these require some form of bookkeeping or accounting. Here are a few of the bookkeeping and accounting options that are available to you to maintain your financial records. Read More 

Divorcing? 4 Reasons Both Parties Should Meet With A Tax Preparer

Are you getting divorced? While you both have many things to think about and plan right now, one task that should be on both parties' to-do list is to meet with a tax preparer. In fact, this must-do item shouldn't even wait until you file taxes in the spring. Why? Here are four important ways an accountant can help you both now.  1. To Prepare Old Taxes Before entering into divorce negotiations, every couple should ensure that their current and back taxes have been properly filed. Read More 

Three Things You Should Know About Asset Depreciation For Your Small Business

When purchasing assets, every business owner should be aware that the value of most assets will reduce over time. Vehicles, capital equipment, and even inventory will gradually cost less over the years, which means that you'll probably end up selling those items at a lower cost. Accounting standards mandate that depreciation should be classified as a business expense. But how can you determine the depreciation cost, and how does it apply to your small business? Read More