Bookkeeper or CPA? There is a great deal of difference between a bookkeeper and a Certified Public Accountant (CPA). A good bookkeeper is a treasure, but they are often limited in their capabilities, skills, and experience. They generally specialize in entering correct information into the accounting software, bank accounts, invoicing systems used in your business. They can be good at... Read More
Question to ask before hiring a CPA Hiring a Certified Public Accountant (CPA) can be a big investment in terms of money for your business. But how do you get that right CPA for your business? While this list isn’t exhaustive, here are a few basic things you should ask your CPA before you hire them. What Experience Do You Have... Read More
How to work with a CPA You’ve made the decision to hire a Certified Public Accountant (CPA) to work with your small business…but what does that mean? If you are just starting up compared to having years of operations under your belt, you will have different issues and different materials. Do you keep written books or are you using accounting... Read More
Working with a Des Moines CPA Starting a business is engaging in an act of faith borne up by imagination, hard work, creativity, and persistence, as well as the application of your skills and experience. Taking that entrepreneurial leap can be one of the most challenging and fulfilling if risky, decisions you will ever make. To a greater or lesser... Read More
What a Local CPA Des Moines, IA Can Do For Your Business There are many decisions that need to be made when you start a business that should be informed decisions. Deciding on your company structure as an S-corp, C-corp, or LLC has implications for financial management, regulatory reporting, and taxes. People who start businesses have a varying set of... Read More
A Certified Public Accountant (CPA) is a board-certified professional accountant, usually with years of experience, skills, and expertise. We all know that such credentials are not easy to obtain and that obtaining the services of such professionals can involve significant costs. But, as a small business owner, you wonder how much are we really talking about? What should “normal... Read More
There are many differences between a large business and a small business. Size matters in terms of logistics, strategy, cash flows, and revenue. In essence, however, business is still business. The issues a small business faces compared to a large business are much the same. Tax issues, managing personnel, business administration, product management, strategic planning, financial analysis, managing growth... Read More
Professional Accountant For Your Business The need for an accountant in your small business cannot be overstated. Prime considerations include the level of your accounting skills, if you try to do your own accounting, and the amount of time you will spend doing the books instead of other business duties. Cost also enters into the equation as you have to... Read More
Why You Should Hire A CPA Running your business means you have to make many decisions about when, where, and how you are going to spend your time and money. It is a balancing act and one that can be delicate. It is also hard to see in the future and know what you should do now that will pay... Read More
Des Moines Bookkeeper or Des Moines CPA There is a great deal of difference between a bookkeeper and a Certified Public Accountant (CPA). A good bookkeeper is a treasure, but they are often limited in their capabilities, skills, and experience. They generally specialize in entering correct information into the accounting software, bank accounts, invoicing systems used in your business. They... Read More
