Most small businesses own fixed assets, which include items like land, buildings, equipment, and automobiles. The investments of adding, replacing, or improving upon fixed assets is called capital expenditures (capex). It seems like there is never enough money for all the capital expenditures that need to be done in a business. To make the best […]
Five Ways to Welcome in a New Year: 2023
A new year is a perfect time for a fresh start for you and your business. Here are five ways to welcome 2023 and make it your best year ever. Decide on a theme for 2023 Setting a theme for the year can help you remember what you want to focus on. Some examples of […]
Are Your Employees “Quiet Quitting?”
“Quiet quitting” is a very new term in 2022 that refers to one or more employees who remain working, but only do the minimum job during regular work hours. They are done going the extra mile, they are done working overtime, they are likely done caring all that much, and they may also be quite […]
What Is an Audit?
The word “audit” can be thrown around a lot in casual conversation. When an accounting professional uses it, it means something very specific. We’ll discuss this and other uses of the term “audit” in this article. Financial Audit A financial audit is an official service designed to inspect the accounting records, technology, and processes of […]
The Accounts Payable Process
All businesses, no matter their size, have bills to pay. The larger the business, the more formal the accounts payable process tends to be. That doesn’t mean small business owners can’t benefit from a formal accounts payable process. Too many “fake” bills are being sent, and all businesses should have safeguards in place. Let’s take […]