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How a Financial Statement Audit Strengthens Your Fraud Defenses
Fraud is a major threat facing small and midsize businesses. While audits aren’t designed to uncover fraud, they can help business owners identify anomalies and deter would-be fraudsters. Recent findings…
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Should You Rehire or Outsource Your Accounting Team?
Your controller just announced plans to retire after 30 years with the company. Before lunch, someone has pulled the old job description. Leadership is discussing salary ranges. A recruiter’s name comes up. …
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How Small and Midsize Businesses Can Stabilize Financial Operations During Leadership Transitions
When a controller, CFO, or longtime bookkeeper leaves, the vacancy shows up faster than most business owners expect. One morning, someone needs approval for a vendor payment. Later that afternoon, the bank asks for updated financial…
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What’s the Right Entity Type for Your New Business?
Start-ups must choose a legal entity for their business activities. The type of entity you select affects how the business is taxed and who may be held personally liable for…
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Balancing Financial Reporting Needs With Compliance Costs
Issuing financial statements that comply with U.S. Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP) requires significant time, expertise and resources. Although lenders and other stakeholders often prefer — or require — GAAP…