How auditors evaluate accounting estimates
It’s audit season for calendar-year businesses. Are you ready? Here’s why auditors scrutinize accounting estimates and how you can prepare for audit fieldwork.
5 questions contractors should ask about their accounting systems
Construction business owners: Your accounting system should work as hard as your crews do. Here’s how to assess whether your current solution is keeping pace with your company’s needs.
Is your business vulnerable to payroll fraud?
“Ghost” scams, false expense reimbursement requests and cybercriminal diversions of direct deposit funds are all potential payroll fraud schemes that could profoundly harm your business. We explain how to help foil perpetrators..
Preparing your F&A team for leadership changes
Strong finance and accounting teams plan for leadership change … before it happens.
Bad reputation: Why you should perform adverse media screenings
Performing adverse media screening on potential business partners is smart, not sneaky. Here’s how to get reliable insights and avoid legal risks.
Why data analytics is within reach for nonprofits
If you think the use of data analytics is out of reach for your nonprofit, think again. Learn how your organization can benefit from a data-driven approach.
CLIENT ALERT – UPDATE TO ELECTRONIC METHODS FOR TAX REFUNDS AND PAYMENTS
During 2025, Executive Order 14247 was issued requiring all federal payments – including tax refunds and payments – be made via electronic funds transfer. What do you need to do?
What to look for on your balance sheet — and how to strengthen it
If your balance sheet could talk, what would it say about your business? Learn to read between the lines to gain insight that supports growth and resilience.
Leadership resolution: Renewing your commitment to delegation
Want more time to focus on your nonprofit’s mission-critical tasks? Commit to better delegation. Here’s how.
Using the audit management letter as a strategic tool
Looking to get more value from your external audit? The management letter that accompanies your financial statements may offer fresh insights to help boost efficiency and minimize risk.
How activity-based costing can improve business performance
Some businesses turn to activity-based costing for deeper insight into profitability. Learn how it works and when using it makes sense.
Businesses should carefully contemplate their cybersecurity budgets
Cybersecurity has become mission-critical for most businesses. Creating a dedicated budget helps ensure you’re spending enough without going overboard.