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Tax Benefits for the Self Employed
Tax season is nearly upon us again, and Americans everywhere are beginning to scurry to gather up any documents or receipts that will help them out during a time that gives most people a headache just considering it. However, for the self-employed citizens out there, cheer up – starting your own business is a wonderful way to turn costs you would accrue anyway into legitimate business expenses you can write off. Here are a few benefits to consider for anyone self-employed as you gear up... |
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How to Attract New Clients to Your Accounting Firm
With the champagne long gone and New Year’s resolutions fading away, the nation has turned its collective attention to another beacon of personal improvement: tax season. The ongoing recession has continued to cramp the financial style of many Americans, and everyone from bus boys to business owners are looking forward to the possibility of a juicy income tax return. Tax season is also an exciting time for the accounting profession and if you work as a bookkeeper, certified public accountant…... |
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Security Considerations for Online Accounting Services
As a business owner, you may want to hire an outside accounting service to manage your finances so you can concentrate on the actual day-to-day management that will bring you the most success. With the advent of technology that is continually increasing in efficiency and availability, you are undoubtedly considering utilizing an online service. And while this is a preferred option for small and medium-sized business owners, you may be left with uncomfortable feelings regarding the security…... |
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Events and Networking for Accountants
Though accountants remain one of the top and most necessary jobs in America, with the economic downturn still posing a threat to jobs, networking and event attendance is more important than ever for anyone on the job market. Here are a few tips for you to improve your chances for hire by harnessing your own potential and showing it to the world, especially if you are new to the game. Your manner of dress. It’s never safe to assume that anything is obvious anymore,… |
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Accounting for Business Use of Cars
Whether you work from home and use a personal vehicle in the pursuit of business goals or you run a large company that hosts a fleet of vehicles for employee use, you should know that there are certain expenses related to business transportation that you can deduct come tax time. And since you’re probably in business with the main goal of making money, you want to take advantage of every write-off available to you so that you can preserve your earnings rather than paying out for taxes. So…... |
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Basic Accounting for Lawyers
Most law students are not required to take any kind of basic accounting class these days, as they were in the past. At best, the class is offered to students as an elective and at worst they must seek it out on their own, particularly if they’re not going into some form of law that is directly tied to accounting. And yet, any branch of the legal profession that deals with business (for example) is bound to need at least a basic understanding of the terminology, if not the processes, that…... |
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Should You Practice Private or Public Accounting?
Public and private accounting can be very similar in terms of the tasks you will engage in, from tax preparation to audits to accounting advice and even financial planning. The only real difference is the way in which you go about it and potentially, the venue in which you operate. A public accountant is one that works for many clients via an accounting firm or private practice. Customers may be individuals, small businesses, corporations, or even the government. Private (or non-public)…... |
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CPA Exam Study Tips
People say that the bar exam to earn a license to practice law is the most difficult to pass, but apparently, the CPA exam comes in at a close second where professional licensure tests are concerned. In fact, it is estimated that almost half of all people taking the exam will fail, despite the fact that the sections can be done piecemeal rather than all in one sitting. Now that you’re good and scared about your ability to pass, let’s get to the good stuff. With enough study, you can... |
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Great Christmas Gift Ideas for Accountants
As an accountant, you are likely well aware of the benefits (and rules) regarding the act of corporate gifting. But during the holiday season, many professionals like yourself are looking to spread the joy of the season while reminding clients that their business throughout the previous year was appreciated and that you are looking forward to helping them keep their finances in order in the coming months. So if you’re looking for a few gift ideas that will impress your clients, fit in with…... |
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Top Places for Accounting Jobs
You’ve just finished completing your accounting degree. Diploma in hand, you are ready to strut your stuff, to stride purposefully into the field and let everyone know that you are the accountant to beat. It may see unfortunate for you that accountants are everywhere. But bright side! You are essential, particularly since wherever business is conducted, there is a need for someone like you who can crunch those numbers, audit those account, keep those books! According to projections by… |