Accounting Insights

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Management

Best Practices When Auditing Your Vendors

Learn about the essential key metrics that can help you get started on your vendor management audit.
It's also key to audit your vendors to help identify potential risks, inefficiencies and compliance issues before they become a problem.
Accounting

The Benefits of Direct Deposit for Your Business

Learn how direct deposit can be a secure, convenient payroll option that benefits both your employees and your business.
Offering direct deposit is one of the best flexible payment options for your employees.
Accounting

Tips for Managing Your Business's Payroll

Payroll can be a cumbersome administrative task for small business owners. Here's how to simplify it.
Managing payroll is an integral part of running a successful business, so take the time to get it right.
Accounting

Do You Know These Basic Accounting Terms?

Knowing common accounting terms can lead to better decisions for your business.
By learning a few basic accounting terms, you can increase your financial savvy and improve your business.
Finance

Understanding What Bankruptcy Means

Commercial bankruptcies have increased during COVID-19. If you're struggling, know your options.
Chapter 11 is a type of bankruptcy that allows a business to continue to operate while it reorganizes its debts.
Accounting

How Flex Pay Options Can Help Your Employees and Bottom Line

Flexible payment options can increase your employees' satisfaction and reduce your costs.
Providing flexible payments as part of your employment package can help you attract and retain the best talent.
Cash Management

The Basics of Holidays and Payment Processing

Learn how payroll and cash flow can shift when payment processing stops on US bank holidays.
There are 10 commonly observed bank holidays, which are also federal holidays.
Taxes

Breaking Down the Process of Filing Business Taxes

Here's what small business owners need to prepare their annual tax returns.
It's smart to put important deadlines on your calendar as part of your small business tax preparation checklist.
Taxes

How to Report Income Correctly and Stay Compliant With Regulations

Follow these key steps to correctly file taxes while staying organized throughout the year.
The tax forms and deadlines you need to follow depend on your business structure.
Technology

Accountant Versus Accounting Software

Choosing what's right for your business might mean the best of both worlds.
Calculators

Purchase or Lease Equipment

Calculate if it makes better sense for your business to lease or purchase equipment.
Calculators

Financial Ratio Analysis

Measure the health of your business with a financial ration analysis.
Calculators

Sales Volume Required to Break Even

Calculate when your business will break-even.
Calculators

The Value of Your Business

Calculate the value of your business.

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