When you’re an accounting professional, you look at trends every day. Whether looking to see where your firm’s profits spike each year or trying to predict cash flow for a client, you’re probably well-versed in spotting certain trends. But, are you aware of the latest accounting trends for 2022?
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7 Workplace Laws You Can’t Afford to Let Slip Your Mind
Becoming an employer is an exciting time. But, it also comes with a ton of responsibilities, including running payroll, withholding taxes from employee wages, and following oh-so-important workplace laws. But, which workplace and labor laws do your business need to follow?
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Get to Know the 12-Month Rule for Prepaid Expenses
If you want to take advantage of business deductions before the end of the year, you may decide to prepay some of your expenses. But, hold up! Before you do that, you need to learn about the 12-month rule for prepaid expenses.
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How to Fill Out Form 941: Your Step-by-step Guide On the 2022 Form
If you have employees, you likely need to fill out and file Form 941 each quarter. Form 941 is jam-packed with different sections and calculations, which leaves room for errors. To avoid major mistakes, learn how to fill out Form 941 line by line.
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How Do S Corp Retirement Contributions Work?
S corporations can take advantage of retirement plans. However, there are certain rules you have to follow when it comes to contributions and retirement plans for S corporations. Learn about the various types of retirement plan options for S Corps and how to handle S Corp retirement contributions the right way.
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What Is Notes Payable, and How Do You Record Them in Your Books?
At some point or another, you may turn to a lender to borrow funds and need to eventually repay them. And when that happens, notes payable come into play. Learn all about notes payable in accounting and recording notes payable in your business’s books.
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How Much Should I Charge for Bookkeeping Services?
As an accounting professional, it’s your mission to help your clients keep their books as clean and accurate as possible. Well, at a fair and reasonable price, of course. But, how much should a bookkeeper charge for services? We’ll break down the factors that go into cost and averages so you can answer the question, […]
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How to Get a Business License in 4 Simple Steps
When it comes to running your business, you may need to obtain a business license and permit to operate. But, what are the steps to obtain a business license? Welcome to your rundown on how to get a business license.
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Your Go-to Minnesota Federal Loan Interest Assessment Guide
Update! On April 29, 2022, Minnesota signed a Trust Fund Replenishment bill into law, changing the 2022 Special Assessment (Federal Interest Loan Assessment) from 1.80% to 0.00%. The majority of employers must pay state unemployment insurance (aka SUTA or SUI tax). And if you’re an employer in Minnesota, you’re subject to a few additional taxes, […]
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How to Find Your Business’s Contribution Margin to Determine Profitability
Want to find a certain product or service’s profitability? Of course you do! To determine how profitable your offerings are and what kind of adjustments your business needs to make to increase earnings, learn how to calculate contribution margin.
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