Posts Tagged ‘Accounting’
A New Growth in the Forensic Accounting Industry
The accounting industry as a whole must continually evolve and progress in order to keep up with the changing demands and needs of the individuals and businesses in which they serve. Relatively speaking, forensic accounting is a fairly new profession. As society, the economy, technology, and relevant legislation shifts, forensic accounting must mold to address…
Read MoreFactors in Choosing an Accounting Firm for Your Business
Choosing the right accounting firm can make or break an organization. For small businesses, using accounting software like QuickBooks or Quicken may seem like the logical solution. However, as public and private companies expand, the need for the right accountant or accounting firm becomes indispensable. While every company’s needs are different, far too many organizations…
Read MoreFraud Prevention and Your Business
Fraud is defined as “any intentional act or omission designed to deceive others, resulting in the victim suffering a loss and/or the perpetrator achieving a gain”, based on a report from the Association of Certified Fraud Examiners (ACFE) entitled Managing the Business Risk of Fraud: A Practical Guide. Every organization, regardless of size, is subject…
Read More2017 Tax Filing Season Due Dates
There are several important tax return due date changes to note for 2016 tax returns prepared during the 2017 filing season. These changes were part of the Surface Transportation and Veterans Health Care Choice Improvement Act of 2015 and the Protecting Americans From Tax Hikes Act. Effective January 1, 2017, applicable to 2016 tax returns…
Read MoreGetting Ready for Tax Season
As the clock strikes midnight, Americans celebrate and scream “Happy New Year!”, but many of those same people wake up the next morning with the realization that January 1st means tax season is rapidly approaching. Tax filing season officially starts on January 23rd, and while there is ample time before the April 18th deadline, early…
Read MoreThe Increasing Role of the Expert Witness
Testifying in a court case as an expert witness is often critical to the outcome of a lawsuit. Forensic accountants are typically called upon to utilize their accounting, investigative, economic, statistical, and research techniques and then apply them to a legal problem. Digging into a case to analyze, audit, and investigate helps to assess the…
Read MoreGovernor Rick Scott Sends Congratulations to Moore, Ellrich & Neal P.A.
Governor Rick Scott sends a congratulatory letter to Moore, Ellrich & Neal P.A. to recognize the honor of being named in South Florida Business Journal’s list of top accounting firms. Thank you for this honor!
Read MoreThe Value of Advisory Services for Business Growth
Any business owner understands the daily challenges of operating and growing a business. Expertise in business plan development and management can be found in a variety of ways, however, ascertaining the most effective advisory services for your business can be difficult. From trend analyzation to financial forecasting and from cash management to succession planning, having…
Read More“Will My Lifestyle be the Same Once I Get Divorced?”
Divorce is complicated. At the very heart of a divorce, it becomes a financial game for the spouses involved of “how will I be supported once the divorce is finalized?” Other questions such as “will my standard of living be the same as before?” constantly may run through the parties’ minds. It’s never an easy…
Read MoreWork Opportunity Tax Credit
What is The Work Opportunity Tax Credit (WOTC) and how can this benefit you as an employer? The WOTC is a Federal tax credit available to employers that hire and retain individuals from certain target groups that face difficulty finding employment. The WOTC is one of several workforce programs that incentivize workplace diversity while providing…
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