Accounting Blog

Depending on your business’s location, you may need to pay or remit certain state-specific taxes. One type of state tax your business should be aware of is gross receipts tax (GRT). Read on to learn about gross receipts tax and whether or not you’re responsible for remitting it to your state.

As a small business owner, you need to conduct regular audits to ensure your records are accurate. Although many business owners dislike the idea of auditing, audits can be beneficial to your company. Learn more about the different types of audit below.

Accounting, taxes, and financial planning are tricky tasks to navigate, plain and simple. Thankfully, there are tools, like accounting software, you can use to streamline your responsibilities. But at some point, you might decide to hire an accountant for their professional guidance. 

Business owners often confuse margin and markup. Both figures help you set prices and measure productivity. But, a margin vs. markup chart shows that the two terms reflect profit differently.

For business owners in most states, collecting and remitting sales tax is part of the job description. But on select dates throughout the year, your customers can take advantage of a sales tax holiday.

Company ABC is now part of Company XYZ! Pop quiz … is this an example of a merger or acquisition? Understanding mergers vs. acquisitions may be a key part of your business’s exit, expense-cutting, or profit-boosting strategy. 

Dun, dun, dun! If you’re unfamiliar with what is a DUNS number, now might be the time for a quick overview. Otherwise, you might not know if you need one for your business.

You know what they say, “For every minute spent organizing, an hour is earned.” And when it comes to accounting, taking time to get organized can save you a number of hours later … not to mention, money. That’s why you need your trusted organizational accounting tool, aka your chart of accounts (COA). What is […]

As a business owner, you’re used to wearing a million hats and doing things yourself. But sometimes, you need a helping hand. Some tasks, like accounting, can be time-consuming and downright stressful— especially if you’re not an expert. If you’re struggling to manage your own books, hiring an accountant may be a good fit for […]

Nowadays, everything is online. From reviews to social media to shopping, it’s no secret that the online world is taking over. In fact, U.S. e-commerce grew by 44% in 2020. With the online market growing bigger every day, you may be thinking, It’s time to start accepting payments online for my business. If you’re in […]