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3 Paths to Making Your Independent CPA Audit a Success
Why Audits Matter For many middle market, closely-held businesses, the annual independent financial statement audit is an important part of the financial reporting process. Lenders,…
Accounting is a Team Sport
Repeat after me… Accounting is a team sport.” This has been my mantra for the past 30 years and it’s as important and true now…
Attention Owners, CFOs & Controllers: Is Your Trusted Bookkeeper Stealing?
There are professions that most people would consider trustworthy. Doctors & nurses, firefighters, and teachers all come to mind. How about accountants? Do you trust…
Employee Fraud Factor #3: Rationalization
This is Part 3 of a series on the causes of a perfect employee fraud scenario. Read “Employee Fraud Factor #1: Pressure” here, and “Employee…
Employee Fraud Factor #2: Opportunity
This is part 2 of a series on the causes of a perfect fraud scenario. Read “Employee Fraud Factor #1: Pressure” here. In case you…
Employee Fraud Factor #1: Pressure
Consider which of these you believe to be true: Your bookkeeper is honest and would never steal from you -> FALSE All the people you’ve…
The Difference Between Financial Teams for Small vs. Mid-Sized Businesses
Top business owners and CEOs know that having a well-run finance department is vital to their company’s success. Being able to process and analyze payments…
A Finance Leader's Support of the CEO Directly Impacts Your Business Success
In years past, a company’s financial leader was largely disregarded when it came to strategic planning. In fact, many CEOs believed that a solid group…
What is the Appropriate Number of Roles for the Size of Your Business?
When it comes to sports teams, the coaches have a pretty solid picture of what they need for success. A baseball team needs nine…