Accounting Resources

What is Month End Close and Why Is It Important? You’ve heard the term “month end close,” but what is month end close? How does it help your business and is it even important? A month end close offers you: Clear, accurate financial information Peace of mind if you’re audited... Read more

6 Questions to Ask a CFO in a Meeting Making the decision to hire a virtual CFO can improve cash flow, allow you to rely on an expert for advice on hiring new staff and increase the value of your business. But if you don’t know the right questions to... Read more

In previous blog posts we’ve covered the threats posed by fraud, stark realities that can cause significant financial damage if not handled swiftly and with the right tools. Two common forms of these threats are check fraud and email fraud, both of which can exploit vulnerabilities in business operations and... Read more

Fraud affects businesses of all sizes, with potential losses running into the millions. To protect your business against these risks, internal fraud controls within accounting are essential. These controls not only protect a company’s financial assets but also ensure compliance with regulations, appease investors, and maintain the reputation of the... Read more

4 Best Accounting Software for Startups What’s the one thing every business needs to succeed? Capital. Over 82% of companies fail because they experience cash flow problems. Hiring an accountant or CFO can help, but even with those roles covered, you’ll need accounting software as an SMB. We help startups... Read more

5 Qualities to Look for in an Outsourced CFO for Startups A CFO for startups can mean the difference between the 90% of promising companies that fail and the 10% that succeed. Rapid expansion, especially when you have a unique MVP that you want to leverage for initial growth, requires... Read more

QBO TRAINING  We recently published some great tips and tricks when using the Chrome browser with QuickBooks Online, but what about some tips and tricks for QuickBooks itself?  If you want to improve your QuickBooks Online knowledge, check out these great resources to up your game!  Basic Training You can google... Read more

Tips and Tricks with Chrome for QuickBooks Online, Part 2 Welcome back!  In our last blog we gave some great tips and shortcuts to maximize your productivity and enhance your experience with Google Chrome, specifically tailored for QuickBooks Online (QBO) users. In Part 1, we covered basic Chrome tips that can... Read more

Here’s When to Hire a CFO for Your Startup Tech startups get a lot of attention – just look at OpenAI – and 15% of the U.S. population works at these startups. While some succeed, many will fail. One of the main reasons for 44% of failures is running out... Read more

Should Your Law Firm Accept Alternative Payments Like Digital Wallets? One of the profitability strategies for law firms that we didn’t include on our list was accepting alternative payments. Why? It’s a topic that warrants quite a bit of information to fully understand. Forbes found that 53% of  Americans use... Read more

Tips and Tricks with Chrome for QuickBooks Online, Part 1 There are many web browsers to choose from, but Google Chrome is the browser of choice for most internet users.  More importantly, it is also the browser of choice for most app developers who build apps like QuickBooks Online.   Chrome... Read more

The cloud offers a perfect opportunity to connect business applications, creating seamless data sharing and integration. QuickBooks Online (QBO) is perfectly designed to create these connections, acting as the central hub around which an ecosystem of applications revolves. This system creates an opportunity for small businesses worldwide to thrive by... Read more

Understanding Fraud and Email Spoofing: How to Protect Yourself   With more and more of our business and livelihoods moving online, fraud and email spoofing are only increasing. These malicious threats not only put your personal information in jeopardy but can also pose significant risks to business. Understanding how these... Read more

How Effective is Your Client Intake Process? Law firms never reply to 64% of voicemail leads that are sent to them. Why? One reason is that many firms – and businesses in general – lack a robust client intake process that saves them time and money. And, whether you’re starting... Read more

Automate & Accelerate: Effortless Invoice Management for Small Law Firms Invoice management for small law firms can mean the difference between having the cash flow to hire new lawyers or paralegals, market and grow your firm and struggling to keep the lights on. Cash flow and invoice management impact businesses... Read more