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5 Ways to Help Your Accounts Receivable
No matter the size or shape of a business, one really can’t overstate the importance of sound accounts receivable policies and procedures. Without a strong and steady inflow of cash, even the most wildly successful company will likely stumble and could even collapse. If your collections aren’t as efficient as
Accounting Method Choices for Private Small and Medium-Sized Businesses
Businesses need financial information that’s accurate, relevant and timely. The Securities and Exchange Commission requires publicly traded companies to follow U.S. Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP), often considered the “gold standard” in financial reporting in the United States. But privately held companies can use simplified alternative accounting methods. What’s right
DWC Announces 2021 Promotions
Congratulations to the following professionals for their recent promotion. Loren Hofer, CPA, to Tax Manager Loren grew up in Jakarta, Indonesia. She moved to Grand Junction in 2001 and became a U.S. Citizen in 2008. Loren graduated from Colorado Mesa University with a B.S. in accounting and computer information systems.
DWC Named a 2021 Top 300 Public Accounting Firm
Dalby, Wendland & Co. (DWC) is honored to be recognized by INSIDE Public Accounting (IPA) as a Top 300 Firm. IPA ranks firms nationally by U.S. net revenues, and they are compiled by analyzing the more than 520 responses received this year for IPA’s Survey and Analysis of Firms. This
What is the Pass-Through Deduction?
Are you eligible to take the deduction for qualified business income (QBI)? Here are 10 facts about this valuable tax break, referred to as the pass-through deduction, QBI deduction or Section 199A deduction. It’s available to owners of sole proprietorships, single member limited liability companies (LLCs), partnerships and S corporations.
Tax Rules When Inheriting Property
If you’re planning your estate, or you’ve recently inherited assets, you may be unsure of the “cost” (or “basis”) for tax purposes. The Current Rules Under the current fair market value basis rules (also known as the “step-up and step-down” rules), an heir receives a basis in inherited property equal
Auditing Work in Progress
Many types of businesses — such as homebuilders and manufacturers — turn raw materials into finished products for customers. Production is a continuous process. So, any work that’s been started but isn’t yet completed before the end of the accounting period is reported as work in progress (WIP) under U.S.
Plan Before You Move Your Trust to Another State
In some cases, it may be desirable to move a trust to a more favorable jurisdiction. But moving a trust from one state to another can present significant risks, so don’t attempt to do so without considering all the benefits, limitations and risks, and obtaining professional advice. Reasons to Move
IRS Extends 401(k) Plan Administrative Relief
As mitigation measures related to COVID-19 ease, it will be interesting to see which practices and regulatory changes taken in response to the pandemic remain in place long-term. One of them might be relief from a sometimes-inconvenient requirement related to the administration of 401(k) plans. A Virtual Solution In IRS
Pay Attention to Cutoff Rules for Revenue and Expenses
Timing counts in financial reporting. Under the accrual method of accounting, the end of the accounting period serves as a strict “cutoff” for recognizing revenue and expenses. However, during the COVID-19 pandemic, managers may be tempted to show earnings or reduce losses. As a result, they may extend revenue cutoffs