Many business owners want to incentivize and reward employees by tying their compensation to the company's performance. One way to do this is through stock options, but using stock appreciation rights might be a better solution.
The Financial Accounting Standards Board recently issued a proposed Accounting Standards Update for Leases (Topic 842). The update addresses related-party arrangements between entities under common control. This video provides an overview of the proposed changes.
Thanks to the cloud and automation, outsourcing has never been a more viable option than it is today. Quite often, outsourcing can be more efficient and less expensive than hiring dedicated staff. In this video, we'll cover the benefits of outsourcing your accounting.
The FASB and IASB have provided standards for properly recognizing revenue in your financials. Using a five step process, companies recognize revenue based on the value and timing of when control of the goods and services are transferred to the customer. Learn about the standards and how to properly recognize revenue for your company.
Business owners often struggle with determining the optimal legal structure and tax treatment for their business. This video will explain an S-Corp tax election and how it may benefit you and your business.
While most companies expense the cost of research and development activities, most fail to take advantage of the R&D tax credit. Learn how the tax credit works and what expenses qualify for it.
A stock option plan can be used to align the interests of employees and shareholders, and attract and retain talented workers. This video will cover the basics of a stock option plan and how your company may benefit from having one.
A recession can be challenging for any business. However, business owners can take steps to prepare for a recession and position their companies for growth as the economy recovers. In this video, we'll provide six tips to help you and your business prepare for a recession.
Ransomware is a significant threat for business owners of any size, and the damages can be catastrophic. This video will explain what ransomware is and provide seven tips on protecting you and your company.
In addition to appreciation and income generation, rental real estate can provide many tax benefits. In this video, we will cover some of the more attractive tax strategies for real estate owners.
As the end of the year approaches, it is important to consider strategies to lower your tax liabilities for 2020. In this video, we'll cover strategies that may help you reduce taxes on business income.
In October of 2020, the SBA and Treasury released an Interim Final Rule that makes it significantly easier for businesses with Paycheck Protection Program loans of $50,000 or less to receive forgiveness. Watch now to learn the details.
It’s something every business owner hates to hear - your customer filed for bankruptcy. In this video, we’re going to provide information about the bankruptcy process to help you with your recovery efforts.
On August 8, 2020, President Trump signed an executive order directing the Secretary of the Treasury to permit employers to defer certain payroll tax obligations. Watch now to learn about the Order and the payroll tax deferrals.
Starting with the second quarter of 2020, employers will have to use the newly revised Form 941, the Employer's Quarterly Federal Tax Return. This revised form enables employers to report wages, credits and deferrals related to the CARES Act and the Families First Coronavirus Response Act. Watch now to learn about the changes to the form.
As your company grows, the need for greater experience and more sophistication in accounting and finance will also grow. If your company is facing the question of whether or not to hire a full-time CFO, you might want to consider a fractional CFO instead. In this video, we explore the benefits of having a fractional CFO.