Intercompany Transfer Reconciliation: Are Your Inter-entity Transfers All Tied Up and Reconciled?
Companies often have multiple subsidiaries or entities – and it’s probably more common than you think. Did you know Super 8 hotels are owned by Wyndham Hotel & Resorts? Perhaps you’re aware that Hilton is the parent company of hotels such as Waldorf Astoria and DoubleTree? Although these businesses function independently, they are owned by […]
How to Protect Your Blank Check Stock Paper and Prevent Fraud
Picture this… You’re the owner of a successful deli that’s been in business for over 15 years. Every day you wake up, put on your apron, and get to work. You arrive early in the morning before dusk to make sure the kitchen is cleaned and prepped. Then you fill the registers with cash, check […]
Learn the Benefits of a Consolidated Balance Sheet for Multiple Companies
Effectively owning and operating multiple companies requires having a team of knowledgeable individuals in place such as executives, managers, operations, and support staff. Owners should install the right team and instill proper task delegation. Yet, even with an effective strategy and a strong support system in place, owners with multiple businesses must continually balance both […]
Top 3 reasons you should run your vendor reports monthly, quarterly and annually
Many of us can relate to how stressful paying bills can be. For small to medium-sized businesses, it’s crucial that they pay on time and have the cash flow to cover their expenses. A recent study reported that 32% of businesses could not pay their vendors, lenders, or employees due to insufficient cash flow. However, […]
Best Bill Pay Solutions for Payments Made Via Credit Card, Check and ACH
Back in the day people only had a limited number of options when it came to paying for things. A few short decades ago cash was king. Then along came checks and later on credit cards became a popular form of payment. However, the digital age has brought about an entirely new set of electronic […]
Best Practices for Valuing and Selling Your Business
After careful consideration and several conversations with friends, family, and colleagues – you’ve finally come to the conclusion that it’s the right time to sell your company. Whether you’re moving into a different type of business, redistributing capital to another company, or retiring altogether, creating a proper valuation strategy is critical to understanding the value […]
Approval Controls in Accounts Payable Process: How to Involve Your Team
As a business leader, you understand the importance of implementing approval controls in your Accounts Payable process. It’s essential for preventing fraud and increasing accuracy. But how can you involve your team in this process? In this blog post, we’ll discuss the best strategies for getting your team involved with approval controls in Accounts Payable. […]
Applying for a Loan? Make Sure Your Personal Financial Statement is Up to Date to Get Approved!
What is a personal financial statement? A personal financial statement is a summary of your current financial health, including your assets, income, liabilities, and debts. It’s used to evaluate your overall financial situation and to help with your personal and business needs. It should include four primary elements: assets, liabilities, net worth, and income & […]
The Shift to Real-Time Accounting Visibility with Accounting Automation
The technological shift towards automation is changing the way companies do business. Accounting in particular is no exception. The problem is traditional accounting often involves mundane and repetitive tasks that require heavy oversight, manual work, and continuous review. This antiquated style of accounting tends to be ineffective due to mismanaged data-keeping practices and delayed record […]
Make smarter decisions for your business locations with consolidated cash flow reports
Are you a business owner or manager with multiple locations? Are you struggling to get a clear picture of how the cash flow is looking across all your entities? Consolidated cash flow reports can be a powerful tool to help you make smarter decisions for all your business locations. Why is cash flow important A […]
Build Audit-Ready Financials: A Step-by-Step Guide
Are you looking for guidance on how to build audit-ready financials? Whether you are a pre-IPO company looking for SOX compliance, or a business needing accurate financials for lenders and investors, preparing for an audit can be overwhelming. In this blog post, we’ll provide a step-by-step guide for building audit-ready financials. We’ll go through the […]
Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) Tracking & Advanced Financial Reports
If you’re a business owner, you know how important it is to have an accurate view of your financial performance. Traditional bookkeeping services may offer basic financial statements, but these alone can’t provide you with the insights you need to make informed decisions about your business. To gain a fuller understanding of your financial performance, […]
