What will happen to your company if you were to retrieve specific financial records done a year ago? There will be a lot of panicking and going through a big pile of paperwork. You might spend time sifting through the records to find the exact one. It will be annoying if you realize that you […]
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As we approach year-end, now is the perfect time for small business owners to review their assets. Conducting a comprehensive asset review before year-end is essential to ensure your business’s financial records are accurate, plan for tax optimization, and set the stage for a smooth start to the new year. Here’s a step-by-step guide on
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Once upon a time, a shiny silver dollar was excited to begin its adventure. It had been tucked away for so long, but today it would take part in something special—the launch of a new business! A lemonade stand. Investment The dollar started its journey in the hands of an eager entrepreneur named Lily. She wanted to
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In the bustling world of accounting, where precision and attention to detail are paramount, it’s essential to have a guiding philosophy that not only drives success but also fosters a resilient and proactive mindset. At Cairn Accounting, we have adopted a unique and powerful core value inspired by Scott Alexander’s book, “Rhinoceros Success” — we
A part-time job is a great opportunity for kids to learn a new skill, learn about responsibility and also make a little extra money on the side. For years, family-owned businesses have benefited greatly by putting their children to work, not only to address labor concerns, but from a tax standpoint. Your business can employ
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What is an income statement? An income statement is a financial statement that is used to summarize all the incomes and expenditures of a company over a given period. It takes into account the cumulative impacts of revenues, gains, expenditure, and loss transactions. The income statement is also known as a profit and loss statement
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What is Inventory? The term inventory has different meanings to different people. The word inventory has a different meaning in the UK and the USA. In American English and the context of accounting, the term inventory refers to the materials and goods that are held by a business for the main purpose of re-sale. In
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What do you think is the role for the Human Resources (HR) managers? Do you know that HR is one of the biggest challenges when operating a business? Human resources personnel have a very critical role in keeping the business in compliance with regulations while also managing payroll, employee relations, onboarding, and a myriad of
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How do judges arrive at their results, especially in a dancing competition? What factors do they consider? This calls for the need for valuation. In the business world, understanding the outcomes of a valuation report can be a great challenge. They might be questions such as reaching the concluded value and understanding the valuation methods
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What is Asset Tracking? Also called asset management is the process of locating a firm’s physical assets by use of various means that include barcode labels, RFID or GPS to keep constant awareness about their location. The importance of asset management has been equated to managing one’s inventories because the management will always need to
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