Here’s a not-so-bold prediction: There’s a decent chance that CFOs couldn’t care less about your Excel proficiency in the near future. Why? Today, accounting managers and CFOs are looking to hire candidates with a growth focus and ability to adapt to changing technologies. This is bad news for job candidates who emphasize their strong Excel

Is your business debt becoming too much of a burden and harming your business credit? Beware! Too much debt with high-interest rates can stifle your business cash flow. In these situations, refinancing or debt consolidating loans make good sense. Small business owners often confuse debt consolidation with refinancing because the result is sometimes similar. However,

Having a war chest can give you a competitive edge, however, fundraising is hard and brutal. Around 80% of small businesses fail, most commonly due to the lack of capital funding. Besides, the financial inexperience of startup owners often results in various loans being declined. The following startup checklist prepares you with all the information

In 2017, $160.6 billion US dollars in non-cash transactions were recorded for North America alone. By 2022, this figure is projected to amount to $201.8 billion US dollars. [Source: https://www.statista.com/statistics/265767/number-of-cashless-transactions-worldwide-by-region/] As individual smartphone usage continues to gain ground and more businesses embrace digital operations, financial transactions are also becoming increasingly technical.  Individual device technology is

Automation is changing the way the world conducts business. It provides businesses with tools that speed up operations, streamline functions, and enhance productivity. The end result? Improved efficiencies and profitability that businesses can’t afford to miss. Effective integration of tools and applications can help small to mid-sized businesses achieve high growth goals without exhausting their

With advancing technology poised to automate many of the data-driven tasks, it has never been more important for CPAs to remain relevant in this ever-changing and complex world. At an individual level, CPAs must take charge of their careers and ensure that they have the skills that will take them to the next level to

So you are running a dental practice and want it to grow. Let’s face it, you’ve already got your hands full managing your clinic, the staff, and your patients. But, like any business, dental clinics require strict bookkeeping practices in order to thrive financially. To improve the accuracy and efficiency in bookkeeping, check out these

Growing small businesses often reach an internal tipping point when they need a CFO to handle financing strategies, budgets, and be the sounding board before big decisions are taken. However, small businesses typically can’t afford a full-time CFO and often don’t need one either. But given that 82% of business failures are due to poor

With today’s growing and ever-changing regulations and compliance landscape, clients expect their accountants to offer more value-added services in addition to bookkeeping. This new growth mindset is not limited to CPAs, as accounting firms are also creating ways to add more value. According to SourceMedia Research, 98% of accounting firms are exploring ways to diversify

As a business owner, it can be a daunting task to determine the perfect financing option for the growth of your small or mid-sized business. Let’s dig into the top five ways of financing: debt, equity, and the latest alternative financing options: crowdfunding, peer-to-peer lending, and corporate cards. Types of Financing Options Available 1. Debt