Who will change old lamps for new ones?(analyzing financial
statements)
"I am deeply concerned about some of the accounting practices
that take place in America," said President George Bush (Business
Week, July 8, 2002, page 32). This is not a new fear or a new idea.
. . .
How to value an accounting firm.
As accountants, we often need to place a value on accounting
practices in situations such as the sale of a practice, the acquisition
of another practice, estate and succession planning, and . . .
The basic success principle.(Brief Article)(Excerpt)
There is a direct relationship between the number of different
things you attempt and your likelihood of eventual success.
If a new salesperson gets up early each morning, plans his day,
works . . .
Develop a positive mental attitude.(Brief
Article)(Excerpt)
A key to high energy is the elimination of negative emotions. Your
ability to keep your mind on what you want and off what you don't
want will determine your levels of health and happiness more . . .
Cash purchase vs loan vs lease to obtain a capital asset.
Leasing is the fastest growing form of capital investment. It is
estimated that leasing provides about one-eighth of the world's
equipment financing requirements. In the U.S., the percentage is . . .
Small businesses can have same retirement savings advantages as
big companies.
Once upon a time, only very large firms could offer a formal
retirement plan for their owners, officers and employees. In fact,
giving up the opportunity to partake in a retirement plan was one of . . .
Managing underperformers.(Today's Accounting
Manager)
As a manager, perhaps one of the most difficult situations you may
face in your career is dealing with underperforming employees. How you
respond can determine whether a problem is quickly resolved . . .
Handling NSF and voided checks.(Troubleshooting QuickBooks &
Peachtree)
Q. I received a notice from the bank that a customer's check
has been returned. What is the best way to handle it?
A. Unfortunately, as a part of doing business, occasionally you may
receive an . . .
Small business alternative: the cooperative.
The phrase "small business" is a misleading one. The
small business sector accounts for 99% of all U.S. employers. In the
year 2001, there were approximately 22 million small businesses in . . .
The less baggage the easier the ride.(Brief
Article)(Excerpt)
Many self-help books point out that "life really is a journey
and the less baggage we carry the easier the ride." Baggage is
doing business with people who you do not like, do not trust or . . .
Self-employment and home-based business.
WORKING FOR YOURSELF: THE GOOD, THE BAD AND THE UGLY
Working for yourself can be both financially and spiritually
satisfying, although the lot of the self-employed is not always easy.
You need to . . .
What's the single, most important item I should look at when
buying a new computer for business use?(Making Sense Out Of Your
Mi
The gigahertz speed, right?
Usually, you know how much you are willing to spend on a computer
before you actually purchase one. Because computers are becoming so
inexpensive, many people are . . .
The ABC's of LLCs.(limited liability companies)
Editor's Note: Throughout the year, many calls to our Tax Desk
deal with Limited Liability Companies (LLCs). Bernie Phillips,
NSA's Tax Manager, says, "Attorneys set up LLCs and neither
the . . .
2002-2003 accomplishments--really good news!(Message from
President Harold F. Krieger, Jr.)(National Society of
Accountants)
Teamwork definitely made the dream work during my year as NSA
President. I was very privileged to have a first-rate leadership team
that worked together for the benefit of our members. The result . . .
Just how small is your business?
Do all your client records fit in the trunk of your car? Does your
Rolodex consist of both sides of a 3-by-5 note card? Does your busy
season extend from noon to midnight on April 15? If you . . .
How to convert a million dollar taxable IRA to ten million
dollars of tax-free cash without risk.(individual retirement
accounts
The strategy outlined below is valuable because of these basic
facts:
* Many individuals have large balances in taxable Individual
Retirement Accounts (IRAs) due to long-term growth, rollovers, . . .
Make Google your business partner.(Getting Down To
Business)(online business research)
It's hard to remember how things were before Google. When I
first started in the consulting business, our office was a "field
office" of one of the big-name national PR firms. Our masters
instilled . . .
New law.(Questions To The Tax Desk)
Q. The Jobs and Growth Tax Relief Reconciliation Act of 2003
(JGTRRA) increased the Section 179 expensing. Please give the details:
A. The new maximum deduction al. lowed has jumped from $24,000 . . .
2003 Editorial calendar for the National Public
Accountant.
2003 Editorial Calendar for the National Public Accountant
THE OFFICIAL JOURNAL OF THE NATIONAL SOCIETY OF ACCOUNTANTS
Issue Editorial Focus Articles Due
October Technology . . .
Estate and income tax planning--gift tax exclusions. (Client
Report).
JULY 2003
If you're like most people, you don't like to think about
planning your estate. But it's an important part of ensuring the
financial security of your loved ones. One of the most common . . .
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