Category: Outsourced Accounting

Today’s spend management tools eliminate the headache of expense reports and chasing credit card transactions by offering real-time visibility into spending. Tracking and predicting spending has become increasingly complex for nonprofits and small businesses, especially with the rise of remote work, international travel, growing supplier networks, and out-of-date processes. Economic uncertainty and tight budgets are driving executives to seek greater visibility and control. According to a survey by CPA.com, the business and technology arm of the AICPA, 72% of small… Read more ›

Quick References are high-level insights about critical issues and concerns facing your organization. Our outsourced accounting and advisory group is available to help you implement solutions. Click here to view other Quick References and to sign up for email alerts when future Quick References are released. Simplify Spending: Gain Control and Save Time with Spend Management Tools Organizations make better decisions when leadership has a clear view of where and why money is spent. To achieve that level of clarity and… Read more ›

A Trump administration order to freeze as much as $3 trillion in federal financial assistance was temporarily blocked just before it was set to go into effect, yet the notice has caused widespread worry and confusion among nonprofits, states, schools and hospitals. The order called for a pause in federal funding for a sweeping range of programs, projects and activities that may be impacted by the blizzard of executive orders issued in the first days after President Trump’s inauguration. The… Read more ›

A decision by a Texas Federal Court could mean the end for the Department of Labor’s overtime rule expansion, creating uncertainty for businesses nationwide. On November 15th, 2024, the court ruled in State of Texas v. Dep’t of Labor that the DOL exceeded its authority in raising the salary threshold for employees exempt from overtime pay. As a result, the minimum salary required for exemption reverts to $35,568 (or $684 per week) and enforcement of the regulation nationwide is blocked…. Read more ›

Quick References are high-level insights about critical issues and concerns facing your organization. Our outsourced accounting and advisory group is available to help you implement solutions. Click here to view other Quick References and to sign up for email alerts when future Quick References are released. **Update: The DOL overtime rule has been struck down by a federal court as of 11/15/2024** The U.S. Department of Labor has issued a final rule increasing the minimum salary required for certain type of… Read more ›

Quick References are high-level insights about critical issues and concerns facing your organization. Our outsourced accounting and advisory group is available to help you implement solutions. Click here to view other Quick References and to sign up for email alerts when future Quick References are released. Financial planning, budgeting and forecasting are complimentary financial tools used by organization leaders to map out and execute their short-term and long-term goals. A plan provides the framework, a budget provides accountability and allocation of… Read more ›

It’s never too early to start gathering the necessary information required to prepare and file 1099s for your business. Reminders: Best Practices About Form 1099 from CBM’s Accounting Advisory Team For a smooth and timely 1099 filing season, consider the following best practices: Need assistance? CBM’s Accounting Advisory team supports businesses with accounting and tax preparation expertise. Use our online contact form to contact now to contact Dominick Bellia for guidance or for assistance. Councilor, Buchanan & Mitchell (CBM) is… Read more ›

As of July 31, 2024, Intuit will stop offering new subscriptions for several QuickBooks Desktop products, marking a major change in how these services are delivered. This change is part of the transition that started in 2022, when Intuit made QuickBooks Desktop subscription-only—a response to a wider industry trend towards subscription-based services. For business owners and not-for-profit managers, keeping up with these developments is essential to ensure smooth and uninterrupted accounting processes. Upcoming Changes to QuickBooks Desktop QuickBooks Desktop is… Read more ›

Accounts payable fraud is a prevalent type of deception that targets a company’s accounts payable department, which is responsible for managing payments to suppliers and vendors. This form of fraud can be perpetrated in various ways: internally by employees, externally by vendors, collaboratively between the two or, increasingly, by outside parties aiming to redirect funds. To combat this, it’s essential to establish robust internal controls and effective verification processes. Understanding ACH and Check Fraud Risks ACH Fraud Risks ACH fraud… Read more ›

Quick References are high-level insights about critical issues and concerns facing your organization. Our outsourced accounting and advisory group is available to help you implement solutions. Click here to view other Quick References and to sign up for email alerts when future Quick References are released. What is CECL? Current Expected Credit Losses (CECL) is a new accounting standard requiring a shift in accounting for credit losses from an incurred loss methodology to an expected loss methodology. Accordingly, recognition of allowances… Read more ›