Ready for taxes with your CPA It is that time of year again! This is the time when most companies call their Certified Public Accountant (CPA) or are considering hiring one, to complete their taxes. If you are working with an external CPA and paying by the hour, you want to make sure you have your information organized and ready... Read More
Tax Software Or CPA? As the deadline approaches here in the Des Moines area for filing income tax returns for 2017, there is a segment of the population who haven’t yet decided whether to do their taxes themselves, utilizing tax software like TurboTax or to hire the services of a CPA. Chances are, many of those who find themselves in... Read More
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
Revenue and cash flow are the bottom line, make-or-break, issues for any business. You can have a great product or service, but if you aren’t making money your business is not going to last long. Many things go into creating continuing positive cash flow, including the team you rely on to produce your product or render your services. This... Read More
Avoid Mistakes by Using a Des Moines CPA Employing staff bookkeepers and accountants can certainly seem sufficient for your business needs. They keep the accounts and reconcile them and give you your profit and loss, cash flow, and receivables reports. They can put together quarterly and annual financial statements, too. But there are elements of accounting that reach into areas... Read More
